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Cerebellar ataxia, Friedreich's ataxia, ataxia-telangiectasia, spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs), episodic ataxia, acquired ataxia, idiopathic late-onset cerebellar ataxia (ILOCA), ataxia with vitamin E deficiency
Ataxia is a rare neurological condition that affects a person’s coordination, balance and speech.
Ataxia is usually caused by damage to the brain or other parts of the nervous system.
In most cases, there is no cure for ataxia. However, treatments, like physiotherapy, can be used to control the symptoms experienced.
Symptoms of ataxia may include:
If you’re affected by ataxia, The Brain Charity can support you.
We are the only charity in the UK to be here for every one of the more than 600 different neurological conditions in existence. Individually, many are rare, but combined, they affect 1 in 6 people.
We provide practical help on all aspects of living with ataxia, emotional support such as counselling, phone befriending and group therapy and social activities to people with ataxia from all over the UK from our centre in Liverpool.
Our friendly Information & Advice Officers are here to help. We endeavour to respond to all enquiries within 10 working days.
0151 298 2999
Ataxia can make things, like walking, eating or writing, difficult. Since ataxia affects everyone in different ways, the care and support needed varies, but treatments like speech and language therapy and occupational therapy can help.
Are you a carer for or relative of someone with ataxia? It’s just as important for you to look after your own physical and mental wellbeing too.
The Brain Charity provides free support for carers, friends and family of people with any form of neurological condition, including ataxia, from anywhere in the UK.
We also run an additional carers advocacy service for all carers in Liverpool, regardless of which type of condition the person they care for has.
We can help you even if you don’t view yourself as a formal carer or claim Carer’s Allowance. Find out some of the ways we support carers below.
Visit our library to read Ataxia: a Parent’s Guide and Ataxia: What’s that?, or search the catalogue online here.
The Ataxia North West Support Group meets at The Brain Charity on the first Saturday of each month. Click here for more information.
Website: www.atsociety.org.uk
Tel. 01582 760733
