rideATAXIA

As rideATAXIA goes global this year, we would love you to take part in a global effort to raise awareness of ataxia. Read more
10.5 for 10.5 Challenge

10.5 represents the 10,500 adults and children in the UK with ataxia. By doing 10.5 for 10.5 between 1 September and 31 October you will be the hope to transform lives with ataxia; raising funds and awareness. Read more
All About Ataxia 16-30's

Information seminars for people with a new diagnosis of ataxia. Read more
Emergency appeal: please give today

During these uncertain times, Ataxia UK is doing everything we can to ensure we continue to support everyone affected by ataxia including increasing this support where we can. Read more
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Welcome to Ataxia UK

People with ataxia deserve care, understanding and a cure. We raise funds for medical research into finding treatments and a cure for ataxia - until we do, we will give support, advice and information for anyone affected.

How we can help

How you can help

Helpline

Newly diagnosed?

Access the advice, support and information you need after receiving your diagnosis.

Our research partners

Take a look at who we collaborate with, including other research organisations, pharma and international patient groups, and see how to collaborate with us.

Patient Pathways

Advice on how to treat people with ataxia for Healthcare Professionals.

£7 million

spent on research since 2000

We are the leading charity in the UK that caters to people affected by any of the ataxias.

Only 13%

of people in the UK have heard of ataxia

Fundraise

Fundraise for Ataxia UK!

Donate

Donate to our cause.

Volunteer

We appreciate everything our volunteers do, whether they help with adminstration, events, or helping at our Specialist Ataxia Centres.

Latest news

The Mark Dower Trust: Emma Keogh

Emma applied to the Mark Dower Trust for a grant towards an exercise bike. After successfully receiving the grant, here she tells us about it. Read more
The UK's first Ataxia Centre for Children!

Thanks to your generous giving to the Big Give last year, we are ecstatic to announce the first Ataxia Specialist Centre for children. Read more
Accessibility changes

To ensure the Ataxia Magazine is accessible for everyone, it has gone through some changes, which you may have noticed in issue 205 - find out what they are here. Read more