Annual Conferences

Ataxia UK Annual Conference, 2007

The programme included

An update on research developments worldwide

“Listening to the research update always fills me with hope.”
Doctors’ answers to delegates’ questions

“This key session enables delegates to put individual queries and hear the medical response to others.”
Developments in occupational therapy

“a good rundown of the new things on offer”
The role of the specialist ataxia nurse

From the first specialist ataxia nurse in the UK
Welfare and benefits

With a clinic during the morning
Direct payments for independent living.

“I was really fired up by the vibrant style and the interesting information.”
‘it works for me’ - people with ataxia on some personal solutions

“Darren stressing the need for exercise to ease the effects of ataxia really hit home.”

“Deanna told us of the importance to her of physiotherapy as well as complementary therapies.”
Updates from Ataxia UK by the chair, treasurer, chief executive and branches development officer.

Free massage and emotional release therapies

These were available throughout the day, and there was a clinic for benefit questions.

“I had the opportunity to speak with the benefit adviser and seek advice from other professionals too.”

“I must have felt at home as I even booked a therapy session, something I wouldn't usually have had the confidence to do.”

Children and young people

For children and young people, a full day of exciting activities in their own room.

And to finish...

Lots of fun at the evening dinner and disco!

Comments about the day

“The visual side of all of the talks was brilliant, with the screens easily visible. The sound was excellent - I did not miss anything with my depleting hearing. Thanks to those that set it all up.”

“I can only recommend that people go to a Conference to get accustomed to the world of ataxia.”

“I really urge people with ataxia, their friends and relatives to come along next year. “

“I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to chat with friends old and new, and found the conference itself most beneficial & informative.”