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Ataxia UK

Ataxia UK Two Steps Towards Speedier Ataxia Diagnosis IAAD Campaign

Too many people with ataxia struggle to receive a diagnosis. Many medical professionals are unaware of ataxia, so this IAAD we are walking together to our GP surgeries to deliver specialist Guidelines to support them and raise awareness and funds.
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In a 2020 Ataxia UK survey, 21% of respondents reported that it took over two years to be diagnosed with ataxia, and some still were unknown of the cause

Too many people with ataxia struggle to receive a diagnosis. Due to its rare nature, many medical professionals are unaware of ataxia. This IAAD we are walking together to our GP surgeries to deliver the Medical Guidelines, created by Ataxia UK and neurologists, which aim to provide recommendations for healthcare professionals on the diagnosis and management of people with progressive ataxia. Campaigning together and fundraising to help improve diagnosis.

Join us or find out more at www.ataxia.org.uk/iaad2021/ or email us on fundraising@ataxia.org.uk

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Ataxia UK

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10,500 people in the UK have ataxia which is a progressive neurological condition that disrupts the messages sent from our brains to our muscles that are used to move, speak, listen and see. Ataxia UK funds research into finding treatments and a cure and provide support until they are found.

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