Why should I join Team Dystonia UK as a member? Expand Ultimately you should join us if, like us, you think Dystonia Matters. Our members join for a whole host of reasons including: to feel part of the community to support others living with dystonia to receive our 'Dystonia Matters' magazine regularly to set up a regular donation easily to show support of a loved one
How much does membership cost? Expand £2 a month - Individual Membership£1 a month - Individual Concession Membership The concession price is a reduced fee designed for those on low income, benefits, or pension. However, it is at your discretion which rate you would prefer to pay. You can opt to pay annually or monthly.
What do you do with the money raised through membership? Expand Most of the membership fee covers the benefits you receive. The remaining amount contributes to our ongoing work. With the help of those who’ve joined so far we’ve achieved so much, including: creating and maintaining a support network across the UK through local and virtual support groups offering advice and guidance to thousands of people through hosting national conferences and 'Living with Dystonia Days' funding research and launching a training module for GPs in the British Medical Journal raising awareness all over the world for people with dystonia and launching 'Dystonia Awareness Month' in the UK
Who can join Team Dystonia UK as a member? Expand Dystonia UK welcomes everyone as a member. Whether you are living with dystonia yourself, know someone who does, work in neurology, are a parent or carer, or simply want to show your support of the dystonia community, everybody is welcome. As there is a membership fee, please note you must be over 18 to become a member.
What happens when you join Team Dystonia UK as a member? Expand When you join you will receive a member’s pack that includes a welcome letter with your Dystonia UK membership number and the latest copy of our 'Dystonia Matters' magazine. You will also receive: 10% discount on merchandise 3 editions per year of our magazine 'Dystonia Matters' (each edition is worth £4.99) exclusive notice of Dystonia UK events and activities
How else can I get involved? Expand As part of the team, you can get involved in Dystonia UK’s work in all sorts of ways. You may want to: take part in surveys, focus groups and government consultations share personal experiences to show the truth about dystonia join our local and national campaigns fundraise to support Dystonia UK’s work attend the Dystonia UK Annual General Meeting (AGM) shape Dystonia UK’s future by voting for trustees
How do I join Team Dystonia UK as a member? Expand Signing up online via our membership form is quick and simple! If you prefer to pay by cheque or cash, download and print a membership form and pop it in the post.
Got any questions or want to get in touch? Expand Take a look at our Membership FAQs or contact us: [email protected] 020 7793 3651 Dystonia UK, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP