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Scottish Huntington's Association
Specialist support for Huntington's families
People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, the impact on families and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.
Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.
What we do
Support for adults, including carers
Our HD Specialists provide care and support for all adults within a Huntington’s family.
Support for children and young people
Our Specialist Youth Advisors provide personalised support, information, resources and more.
Support to reduce financial hardship
Our Financial Wellbeing Officers help families to maximise income through access to benefits and financial products.
Support to improve care standards
Backed by the Scottish Government, our National Care Framework outlines the care and support families should be entitled to.
Get involved
Your support will make a real difference to families living with Huntington’s disease across Scotland.
Find out moreWhat is Huntington's disease?
Huntington’s disease is caused by an inherited faulty gene that damages the brain over time.
Anyone with a parent who has Huntington’s has a 50% risk of inheriting the condition from them.
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