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Now that's what Ataxia UK calls lockdown

Self-isolation can be lonely and boring. That's why we have created a series of online activities to bring the ataxia community together!
"Everyday is Different Depending on my Stability"

David has late-onset spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 and has written a blog about different forms of mobility assistance in hope that it will help anyone considering to purchase one.
Covid-19 update 30 March 2020

Updated on advice around ataxia and Covid-19.
Are you classed as 'extremely vulnerable'?

Many people are wondering whether their condition is classed as extremely vulnerable. Here is some advice on registering yourself and getting extra support.

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

Q + A with Dr Antonis Pantazis, Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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'