'Ataxia' means ‘lack of order’. People with ataxia have problems with movement, balance, and speech. Over 10,000 people in the UK have a form of ataxia. There is currently no cure but we are working to find one every day. Learn more

Ataxia UK on facebook

A better deal for neurology

The Neurological Alliance is asking people to sign up to their online campaign, 'A better deal for neurology'. The campaign calls for a commitment from Government to improve care and support for all people with neurological conditions.

The Jerry Farr Travel Fellowship

Win a dream holiday for yourself and a carer! The deadline for applications to this year's Jerry Farr fund is 23 April.

Ataxian Winter 2011 available online

Ataxian 176 is available on line now. Please visit our magazine section. Click here

Research needs YOU!

Volunteers with Friedreich's ataxia are still needed to take part in a research study in London.

Ataxia UK Nottingham Branch

Everybody associated with ataxia is welcome. We meet on the last Thursday of every month.

Ataxia UK London North-West Branch

While we are called The N.W. London Branch, you don’t have to have an NW postcode to join us!

Ataxia UK Ipswich and Colchester Support Group

Ataxia UK Sheffield Support Group

Please note in 2012 our meetings will now be held on the first THURSDAY of each month at 11am in The Circle on Rockingham Lane, Sheffield. On THURSDAY Februray the 2nd Diane Friend, the Ataxia nurse who works with Dr M Hadjivassiliou, is coming to visit us.

Dinner & Dance at The Queens Arms

An evening of good food and good company for a good cause

Virgin London Marathon 2012

Help us to raise funds and awareness at one of the worlds greatest running events

Brighton Marathon 2012

Run for Ataxia UK in one of the UK's historic seaside towns

Skydive for Ataxia UK

Take the leap for charity!