Huntington’s disease

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Please see below for reliable medical information on Huntington’s disease produced by alternative providers.

NHS website
www.nhs.uk/conditions

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Huntington’s Disease Association

Tel: 0151 331 5444
Email: [email protected]
Website: hda.org.uk

The Association is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 296453. It provides information and support to families affected by Huntington’s disease, and runs local branches and groups throughout the UK.

Group details last reviewed June 2024.

Huntington’s Disease Association of Northern Ireland

Tel: 073 4196 3264
Email: [email protected]
Website: hdani.org.uk

The Association is a registered charity in Northern Ireland np. NIC104676, established in 1976. It offers support, information and care for families affected by the condition. It also promotes research and knowledge about the condition. It has information available and a dedicated youth officer. The Association responds to the needs of more than 240 families.

Group details last updated June 2024.

Scottish Huntington’s Association

Tel: 0141 848 0308
Email: [email protected]
Website: hdscotland.org

The Association is a Registered Charity in Scotland No. SC010985. It provides information and support for families affected by Huntington’s disease (HD). The Association offers nine specialist HD services in Scotland, and has four specialist youth advisors. It supports a network of family branches which are run by family members for family members and provide information and peer support. 

Group details last reviewed June 2024.

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