Ataxia Q & A: Cardiac disorders that occur in patients with Friedreich's ataxia

With Dr Antonis Pantazis, Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, UK

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Ataxia UK Big Hairy Wax Off

Sounds peculiar, but go on, click and see what this fun event is!
Virtual fundraising A-Z!

Do you want to do something positive? Here’s a list of some activities you could do whilst in lockdown and raise money to support people affected by ataxia at the same time!
Virtual Running and Walking Events

Despite many walking and running events being postponed or cancelled due to Covid-19, the good news is that you can still sign up for and take part in a walk or run while in ‘lockdown’, to raise money for Ataxia UK…and you’ll also receive an exclusive medal! Here's how.
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Staff are working from home due to Covid-19, find out how you can contact the office.

Ataxia Q&A: Eye disorders that occur in patients with Friedreich’s ataxia

Q + A with Fion Bremner, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Ataxia Q & A: Auditory disorders that occur in patients with Friedreich's ataxia and other ataxias

Q + A with Professor Doris-Eva Bamiou, Professor of Neuroaudiology, The Ear Institute, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London
Support Groups for People with Ataxia

Hear about the role of an Ataxia UK Support Group, and see one in action.
Ataxia and my Career

Richard Brown tells us about his experiences with ataxia whilst in employment.
About Ataxia Centres

Professor Julie Greenfield (Head of Research at Ataxia UK) and Professor Marios Hadjivassiliou (Ataxia Specialist Neurologist at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield) discuss what Specialist Ataxia Centres are, how to get a referral to one, and why they're different to general GPs and neurologists.
Living with Late-Onset cerebellar Ataxia

John Abbott shares his experience of obtaining his diagnosis for late-onset ataxia, and how it has affected him.
Caring as a Parent of Someone with Ataxia

Grace Kay shares her experience of how she copes as a parent or a child with ataxia.
Being Diagnosed With Ataxia When You're Young

Jonathan Kay shares his experience of coping with an ataxia diagnosis.
'Unfeeling'
Imagine

'Imagine': the story of Nathan and Jade, told through their eyes. A moving, yet heart-warming story of two courageous youngsters we were honoured to work with.