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Office closed for festive season

17/12/2021 | Our office is now closed until 4th January 2022.
Your Questions Answered - A kids, carers & families edition

Q&A with Dan Lumsden and Jon Ellenbogen. This webinar took place on 13th December 2021.
Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: All types
York Nuffield Hospital

Services available: Diagnosis and botulinum toxin injections | Dystonia types: All types

What is dystonia?

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that is estimated to affect at least 100,000 people in the UK.
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What causes dystonia?

The cause of dystonia is not yet fully understood, in some cases at least it can be attributed to a chemical imbalance in the part of the brain called the basal ganglia, a part which helps to control movement.
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What are the causes?
What are the symptoms?
Coronavirus and dystonia

11/02/2021 | We’re here for you. Here’s the latest guidance on coronavirus and dystonia, and where to get support.
Who does it affect?
COVID-19 vaccinations

31/12/2020 | Our medical advisors share their thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccinations.
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