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  • A warm welcome to our new CEO

    A warm welcome to our new CEO

    22/05/2026 | The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Alex Feis-Bryce. Read more

  • Strengthening the support network for our community

    Strengthening the support network for our community

    01/08/2025 | Victoria Wareham, our Director of Operations and Development, shares how we’re growing and improving support networks for the dystonia community. Read more

  • My Neuro Survey - Findings published!

    My Neuro Survey - Findings published!

    25/06/2025 | Dystonia UK calls for urgent action as new survey shows people with dystonia are being left behind by the NHS Read more

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A warm welcome to our new CEO

A warm welcome to our new CEO

22/05/2026 | The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Alex Feis-Bryce. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2026

Updated: 1st June, 2026

Author: Bernie McMahon

Toon Takeover!

Toon Takeover!

21/08/2025 | Dystonia UK will be taking over Newcastle with a whole weekend of awareness month activities! Read more

Published: 21st August, 2025

Updated: 9th September, 2025

Author: Adriana Ali Pidikova

Strengthening the support network for our community

Strengthening the support network for our community

01/08/2025 | Victoria Wareham, our Director of Operations and Development, shares how we’re growing and improving support networks for the dystonia community. Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2025

Updated: 9th September, 2025

Author: Adriana Ali Pidikova

My Neuro Survey - Findings published!

My Neuro Survey - Findings published!

25/06/2025 | Dystonia UK calls for urgent action as new survey shows people with dystonia are being left behind by the NHS Read more

Published: 25th June, 2025

Updated: 21st August, 2025

Author: Victoria Wareham

Lancaster University research study

Lancaster University research study

23/06/2025 | Take part in a new research study exploring the use of a self-compassion app. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2025

Updated: 4th December, 2025

Author: Victoria Wareham

First UK Neuro Forum meeting

First UK Neuro Forum meeting

02/05/2025 | The new UK Neuro Forum met for the first time in March 2025, hearing issues from across neurological communities including the dystonia community. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2025

Author: Victoria Wareham

We're back for Season 5 of the Dystonia Matters Podcast!

We're back for Season 5 of the Dystonia Matters Podcast!

24/04/2025 | In our first episode, we are joined by the brilliant Karen, a nurse, fitness instructor and advocate for dystonia awareness. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2025

Updated: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Kate Geaney

Take part in research!

Take part in research!

27/03/2025 | Dystonia UK and Manchester Metropolitan University are looking for the final people to take part in an exciting study to improve outcomes for botulinum toxin injections. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2025

Updated: 3rd December, 2025

Author: Kate Geaney

Dystonia UK feature in The Neurological Conditions campaign!

Dystonia UK feature in The Neurological Conditions campaign!

12/03/2025 | Dystonia UK partnered with Mediaplanet to raise awareness about dystonia. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2025

Updated: 26th August, 2025

Author: Kate Geaney

The Dystonia UK Awards 2025 nominations now open!

The Dystonia UK Awards 2025 nominations now open!

28/02/2025 | Celebrate amazing members of the dystonia community by nominating them for the 'Dystonia Superstar', 'Masked Hero' and 'Young Champion' Awards at The Dystonia UK Awards 2025. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2025

Updated: 25th March, 2025

Author: Kate Geaney

Season's greetings!

Season's greetings!

20/12/2024 | Our office is now closed until Monday 6th January 2025. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2024

Updated: 6th January, 2025

Author: Kate Geaney

Dystonia UK feature on BBC Breakfast!

Dystonia UK feature on BBC Breakfast!

15/12/2024 | Our Director of Fundraising and Communications, Dayna Ferdinandi, joined Ben Boulos and Sarah Campbell on BBC Breakfast to raise awareness about dystonia on a national level. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2024

Updated: 25th June, 2025

Author: Kate Geaney

Giving Tuesday!

Giving Tuesday!

03/12/2024 | Find out how Dystonia UK helps the community and donate this Giving Tuesday! Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2024

Updated: 9th December, 2024

Author: Kate Geaney

Get involved in research!

Get involved in research!

29/11/2024 | A team in Manchester are collecting data to build a ground breaking tool that aims to improve the outcomes from botulinum toxin injections. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2024

Updated: 21st June, 2025

Author: Kate Geaney

Dystonia Matters 2025 is LIVE!!!

Dystonia Matters 2025 is LIVE!!!

11/10/2024 | Booking now open for the largest event for people living with dystonia in the UK! Read more

Published: 1st October, 2024

Updated: 26th March, 2025

Author: Bernie McMahon

Dystonia UK Awards 2024!

Dystonia UK Awards 2024!

30/09/2024 | On Friday 27th September we hosted The Dystonia UK Awards 2024, celebrating our community and announcing your 2024 winners! Read more

Published: 30th September, 2024

Updated: 17th December, 2024

Author: Kate Geaney

Physiotherapy for Dystonia: A Patient Survey

Physiotherapy for Dystonia: A Patient Survey

11/09/2024 | A new survey from UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology has been launched to capture the experience of those living with dystonia accessing NHS Physiotherapy Read more

Published: 11th September, 2024

Updated: 9th December, 2024

Author: Victoria Wareham

My Neuro Survey 2024 is open!

My Neuro Survey 2024 is open!

22/07/24 | The 2024 My Neuro Survey - the largest patient experience survey of people living with neurological conditions is now live! Read more

Published: 1st September, 2024

Updated: 18th November, 2024

Author: Victoria Wareham

Volunteers' Week 2024

Volunteers' Week 2024

04/06/2024 | Thank you to all our volunteers for making a difference! Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2024

Author: Bernie McMahon

Dystonia UK Awards 2024 voting open!

Dystonia UK Awards 2024 voting open!

01/06/2024 | Voting is now open! Vote now for your 'Masked Hero', 'Dystonia Superstars', 'Young Champion', and 'Popular Podcast'. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2024

Updated: 24th June, 2024

Author: Bernie McMahon

Dystonia UK Awards 2024 nominations now open!

Dystonia UK Awards 2024 nominations now open!

19/04/2024 | The 'Dystonia UK Awards' are back and bigger than ever! The awards shine a spotlight on our incredible community, giving you the opportunity to nominate and vote for your very own 'Dystonia Superstar', 'Masked Hero' and 'Young Champion'. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2024

Updated: 24th February, 2025

Author: Bernie McMahon

Dystonia Medication standards

Dystonia Medication standards

28/02/24 | A project aiming to improving quality of life of children and young people with dystonia through the development of consensus standards of medication use. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2024

Updated: 11th September, 2024

Author: Victoria Wareham

Season's greetings!

Season's greetings!

15/12/2023 | Our office will now be closed so we can enjoy a festive break, but we'll be back in full swing on Wednesday 3rd January 2024. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2023

Updated: 3rd January, 2024

Author: Bernie McMahon

Dystonia UK and the BBC

Dystonia UK and the BBC

15/12/2023 | Our Director of Fundraising and Communications, Dayna Ferdinandi, joined Ben Boulos from BBC Breakfast, to film a piece raising widespread awareness about dystonia. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2023

Updated: 1st May, 2024

Author: Bernie McMahon

A clinical tool for real-time visualization and analysis of neck muscles for cervical dystonia

A clinical tool for real-time visualization and analysis of neck muscles for cervical dystonia

09/08/2023 | Dystonia UK was pleased to award seed funding in 2016 to Professor Ian Loram and his team at Manchester Metropolitan University for their research project. In this article, Prof Ian Loram explains the learnings and next steps for turning the proof of concept into a robust clinical tool. Read more

Published: 5th August, 2023

Updated: 21st June, 2025

Author: Victoria Wareham

Dystonia UK Awards 2023 voting open!

Dystonia UK Awards 2023 voting open!

31/07/2023 | Voting is now open! Vote now for your 'Masked Hero', 'Dystonia Superstar, and 'Popular Podcast'. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2023

Updated: 8th August, 2023

Author: Bernie McMahon

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  • A warm welcome to our new CEO

    A warm welcome to our new CEO

    22/05/2026 | The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Alex Feis-Bryce.

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    Event type: UK Race. Date: 25th April 2027. Location: UK. Registration fee: £75. Fundraising target: £2,500.

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    Event type: UK Race. Date: 25th April 2027. Location: UK. Registration fee: £75. Fundraising target: £2,500.

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  • What is dystonia?

    What is dystonia?

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    What causes dystonia?

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