Ataxia Together Week EventsÂ
21 – 25 September 2026Â
This year, we’re doing things a little differently. We’ve taken onboard your feedback from the last Virtual Annual Conference where many attendees noted online fatigue. While we all got used to being on Zoom for longer periods of time during the pandemic, our habits have shifted and we understand how tiring it can be to stay engaged while sitting in front of a screen for a whole day.Â
Therefore, we’ve decided to adapt our Virtual Annual Conference into a whole week of events – the same key sessions and contents, but spread into shorter sessions across a week, leading up to International Ataxia Awareness Day (25 September). This follows on from the success of our Wellbeing Week, which many of you have attended.Â
The programme is currently being finalised, but sessions will include:Â
- All About Ataxia seminar Â
- Speech Therapy workshop with Mandy NgoÂ
- Mindfulness with Lucy Holland Â
- Research Updates presentationsÂ
- Q&A sessions with specialist ataxia healthcare professionalsÂ
- ‘It Works for Me’ talks from people living with ataxiaÂ
- A strategy launch presentation from Ataxia UK CEO Sue MillmanÂ
- Ataxia UK Awards presentationÂ
- And more to be announced!Â
All sessions will be hosted online on Zoom. You will be able to register for the individual sessions that you want to attend when the booking goes live in mid-August. (include link to a Zoom guide).Â
You can join from any device, however we recommend using a PC or laptop for the best experience.Â
One ticket gives you access to all of the sessions throughout the week. The ticket is per screen, so as many people from your household can join as you like.Â
The Ataxia Together Week ticket is priced on a pay-what-you-feel basis from £5, £10 or £15.Â
Booking will go live in mid-August, so keep an eye on our Ataxia UK newsletter, emails and social media. You can sign up or opt-in to our newsletter from the website homepage or by emailing us at communications@ataxia.org.uk. Â
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to support the ataxia community? Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on their kindness, dedication and impact. Every year Ataxia UK gives out 3 awards to celebrate the particular achievements or commitment to the ataxia community. These are awarded to:   Â
- A Branch or Support Group  Â
- Someone affected by ataxia (Ernie Heath Award)  Â
- Someone who has the condition (Matthew Law Award)  Â
If you have anyone you’d like to nominate for the awards, you can send your nominations to conference@ataxia.org.uk.  Please include the nominee’s name and a few sentences about why you’ve nominated them and their contributions to the ataxia community. Â
The winners will be announced during Ataxia Together Week event on 25 September 2026.Â