'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.
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News
Have your say in improving healthcare services
If you have ataxia, you can take part in a survey aimed at improving healthcare services for people with rare neurological conditions.
Would you like to feature in our next magazine?
Deadline for the next magazine is 18 August, so send us your stories, letters, and pictures now!
Ataxia UK 2011 calendar now on sale
Get your calendars early for next year.
Deadline for conference bursaries extended
As funds are still left for conference bursaries, the deadline has been extended until the actual conference. But get your bookings in soon as funds are limited!
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In your area
ATAXIA UK NOTTINGHAM BRANCH
'Everybody associated with Ataxia iswelcolme
We meet on the last Thursday of every month
ATAXIA UK TAMWORTH SUPPORT GROUP
Welcome to Tamworth Support Group!!
Hello, we are a small group of people who meet every two months at the pub. We usual just chat and pass on any news or anything useful we've found out. It's really informal, and everyone is welcome. Hope to see you Sharon
IPSWICH AND COLCHESTER LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP
...AND SURROUNDING AREAS, all are welcome
Next Meeting is our sponsored walk. Saturday 2nd October .. For details: http://www.everyclick.com/patsyriggs
ATAXIA UK LONDON-NORTH WEST SUPPORT GROUP
While we are called The N.W. London Support Group, you don’t have to have an NW postcode to join us!
Events
Ataxia UK national conference
Ataxia UK's national conference will be held in Stansted this year. There will be a full programme of events including Drs' Q & A, a children's programme, a meeting for young people, and a range of activities, workshops, and talks.
London Wheely Wobbly Walk
Join us in London for Ataxia UK's official Wheely Wobbly Walk - a great walk to raise money by getting yourself sponsored to walk, wheel, or wobble as far as you like round a 5k course.
Ataxia Awareness Day
We'd love to hear from you if you would like to hold a Wheely Wobbly Walk or another fundraising activity. Why not arrange your own walk, information stall, quiz night, or something else? We can provide leaflets, balloons, T-shirts, and lots of advice and support.
