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  • Keswick to Barrow sponsored walk

    Keswick to Barrow sponsored walk

    13/05/2022 | On Saturday 7th May five amazing teams took on the super challenging K2B and C2B sponsored walk, completing an incredible 40 and 20 miles! Read more

  • Dystonia UK Awards voting now open!

    Dystonia UK Awards voting now open!

    29/04/2022 | ‘Dystonia UK Awards’ voting now open! Vote now and have your voice heard. Read more

  • Lancaster University research opportunities

    Lancaster University research opportunities

    29/01/2022 | Lancaster University doctoral students focus research projects on dystonia with opportunities to be involved. Read more

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Keswick to Barrow sponsored walk

Keswick to Barrow sponsored walk

13/05/2022 | On Saturday 7th May five amazing teams took on the super challenging K2B and C2B sponsored walk, completing an incredible 40 and 20 miles! Read more

Published: 13th May, 2022

Author: Bernie McMahon

Dystonia Matters Live 2022 postponed

Dystonia Matters Live 2022 postponed

07/05/2022 | Dystonia Matters Live 2022 has been postponed to the Summer of 2023 Read more

Published: 7th May, 2022

Updated: 10th May, 2022

Author: Victoria Wareham

Dystonia UK Awards voting now open!

Dystonia UK Awards voting now open!

29/04/2022 | ‘Dystonia UK Awards’ voting now open! Vote now and have your voice heard. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Bernie McMahon

Dystonia UK Awards nominations now open!

Dystonia UK Awards nominations now open!

We are so excited to be launching our brand new Dystonia UK Awards, created to shine a spotlight on and celebrate some of the amazing people in our dystonia community! Read more

Published: 11th April, 2022

Updated: 25th April, 2022

Author: Bernie McMahon

Lancaster University research opportunities

Lancaster University research opportunities

29/01/2022 | Lancaster University doctoral students focus research projects on dystonia with opportunities to be involved. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2022

Updated: 7th February, 2022

Author: Victoria Wareham

Office closed for festive season

Office closed for festive season

17/12/2021 | Our office is now closed until 4th January 2022. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2021

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: Bernie McMahon

One4all

One4all

01/11/2021 | Dystonia UK has launched its latest campaign today! The campaign is simple - we're asking our community to donate #JustOnePound to support our work and help us raise £100,000, one pound for every person in the UK thought to be affected by dystonia. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2021

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Bernie McMahon

My Neuro Survey launched!

My Neuro Survey launched!

26/10/2021 | The Neurological Alliance's My Neuro Survey has now launched. Read on to find out why this survey is so key in improving neurological services. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2021

Updated: 7th February, 2022

Author: Victoria Wareham

Dystonia Animated episode 2 out now!

Dystonia Animated episode 2 out now!

15/10/2021 | We are so delighted to bring you 'Dystonia Animated' Episode 2 - 'Charlie at the children's hospital'! Read more

Published: 15th October, 2021

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: Bernie McMahon

London Marathon 2021

London Marathon 2021

06/10/2021 | On Sunday 3rd October, seven amazing runners took part in the Virgin Money Giving London Marathon and its sister event, the Virtual London Marathon. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2021

Updated: 1st November, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic

Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic

23/09/2021 | The Neurological Alliance has recently published its response to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry – Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2021

Updated: 26th October, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

Solent Dolphins

Solent Dolphins

21/09/2021 | For 'Dystonia Awareness Month' the Solent Dolphins crossed the iconic Solent waters from Gosport to the Isle of Wight, raising awareness and money! Read more

Published: 21st September, 2021

Updated: 15th October, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

Great North Run 2021

Great North Run 2021

13/09/2021 | A massive well done to our amazing runners who took on the Great North Run 2021! Read more

Published: 13th September, 2021

Updated: 6th October, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

Congratulations to Tully!

Congratulations to Tully!

27/08/2021 | Huge congratulations to our amazing Patron Tully Kearney! Tully has won gold and silver at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Read more

Published: 27th August, 2021

Updated: 23rd September, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

Digital access to care

Digital access to care

28/05/2021 | Read more about the work Dystonia UK has recently completed with National Voices including the launch of a report on inclusive digital access to care. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2021

Updated: 21st September, 2021

Author: Victoria Wareham

Digital Health and Care Conference

Digital Health and Care Conference

05/05/2021 | Our Director of Operations and Development attended the King's Fund 'Digital Health and Care conference: Learning from COVID-19'. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2021

Updated: 13th September, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

How can you shape the future of neurological care?

How can you shape the future of neurological care?

06/04/2021 | People with dystonia have shared concerns about receiving support, healthcare and mental health services during the pandemic. A new app is gathering data to shape the future of neurological care. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2021

Updated: 27th August, 2021

Author: Linsey McFadden

Dystonia Animated premiere

Dystonia Animated premiere

31/03/2021 | We are so excited to present to you, the world premiere of our first ever animation!! Read more

Published: 30th March, 2021

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

A Reach Out, Reach All Webinar featuring Professor Mark Edwards

A Reach Out, Reach All Webinar featuring Professor Mark Edwards

02/02/2021 | Join us on 4th February at 18:00 for a Q&A live on Zoom. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2021

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

Waiting for care

Waiting for care

21/01/2021 | During the course of 2020 we were delighted to be asked by National Voices to contribute to their latest report ‘Patient. Adjective. Noun.’ The report was instigated by NHS England and Improvement who asked about people’s experience of waiting for care to be explored. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

Suspected Neurological Conditions Quality Standard published

Suspected Neurological Conditions Quality Standard published

08/01/2021 | NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has published its 'Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral' Quality Standard, a set of statements describing what high quality care looks like. Read more

Published: 8th January, 2021

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccinations

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

Published: 31st December, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Dayna Ferdinandi

Office closed for festive season

Office closed for festive season

18/12/2020 | Our office is now closed until 4th January 2021. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

Welcome to our new website!

Welcome to our new website!

10/07/2020 | Throughout 2019/2020, we've been updating our brand and website with a fresher, more modern, more memorable look and feel. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

New merchandise

New merchandise

09/07/2020 | As well as updating the website, we have also updated our merchandise range! Read more

Published: 6th July, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

Opportunity to take part in 'virtual reality' research project

Opportunity to take part in 'virtual reality' research project

29/05/2020 | Dystonia UK has been working with the UCL Global Disability Innovation Hub to support their research project ‘Prime-VR2’. Read more

Published: 29th May, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Bernie McMahon

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  • Keswick to Barrow sponsored walk

    Keswick to Barrow sponsored walk

    13/05/2022 | On Saturday 7th May five amazing teams took on the super challenging K2B and C2B sponsored walk, completing an incredible 40 and 20 miles!

  • Dystonia Matters Live 2023

    Dystonia Matters Live 2023

    Dystonia UK's annual conference.

  • Dystonia Matters Live 2022 postponed

    Dystonia Matters Live 2022 postponed

    07/05/2022 | Dystonia Matters Live 2022 has been postponed to the Summer of 2023

  • Dystonia UK Awards voting now open!

    Dystonia UK Awards voting now open!

    29/04/2022 | ‘Dystonia UK Awards’ voting now open! Vote now and have your voice heard.

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  • What is dystonia?

    What is dystonia?

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

  • What are the symptoms?

  • What causes dystonia?

    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.

  • What are the common treatments?

  • What are the symptoms?

  • What are the causes?

  • Who does it affect?

  • What are the symptoms?

  • How will it affect my life?

  • Coronavirus and dystonia

    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.

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