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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBSupport for professionals. Are you a professional working or supporting someone with Huntington's disease? We educate health and social care professionals through …

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBYour local Specialist Huntington’s Disease Adviser can advise and support you throughout your illness, as well as supporting the other healthcare professionals involved in your …

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBHuntington’s disease is a rare incurable, hereditary and degenerative disorder of the brain which significantly reduces life expectancy.The cognitive and …

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Are NICE guidelines for Huntington's disease finally being …

WEBThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body that develops authoritative evidence-based guidance for the National …

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBWe’re here to help health and social care professionals who are providing care and support for people living with Huntington’s disease and their families. Below you can learn more …

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBThis is a copy of the email. Dear ICB Colleagues, Please see below information sent from the National Mental Health Team for your information: ‘The …

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBWe have put together some links to valuable reading resources that focus on guidelines in relation to Huntington's disease. Overview Optimum clinical pathway for …

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBBeing at risk. Every child conceived naturally to a parent who carries the Huntington’s gene has a 50% chance of inheriting it. Although it is a rare disease, other people live with this …

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#HuntingtonsInMind

WEBApathy seems to be connected to the progression of Huntington’s, meaning it often becomes worse as time goes on. “Obsessive-compulsiveness”, this might include …

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBA selection of videos around the theme of mental health. These videos were created as part of the #HuntingtonsInMind awareness month campaign.

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBCommunication and swallowing | Huntington's disease webinar. Watch on.

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England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2024

WEBThis action plan has been developed in close collaboration with delivery partners across the health system and the rare disease community. The 2024 England …

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Advice on oral care in Huntington's disease

WEBPeople with Huntington’s disease often experience issues with their oral health. This includes an increased incidence of dental decay and gum disease. There …

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Mental illness and mental capacity in Huntington’s disease:

WEBHuntington’s Disease Association 6 Types of mental illness in Huntington’s disease Delirium (ICD10 code F0.5) This diagnosis usually refers to a sudden reduction in orientation and

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBMany health and social care professionals may only come across a handful of cases of Huntington's disease during their career. Our experience and expertise can help make it …

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Applying for Continuing Health Care (CHC)

WEBIf an individual’s primary need for care is a health need the full cost of their care should be paid by the NHS via funding called Continuing Health Care (CHC). …

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Huntington's disease awareness month 2023

WEBFor Huntington Disease Awareness Month 2023, we have been raising awareness of the impact that cognitive impairment has on the quality of life of those with Huntington’s …

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Huntington's Disease Association

WEBThey can even advise friends, neighbours, employers and your medical team. Our Specialist Huntington’s Disease Advisers can help by: providing a listening ear, advice …

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