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Were here for anyone affected by SMA

Since 1985, we have worked with the SMA Community to ensure that everyone affected by SMA has access to the best care, support and treatments and that research continues to bring much needed breakthroughs.

Our Community Support Team can provide both practical and emotional support.

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Find out more about the work we do

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Our new four year strategy

Our four year strategy aims to build on our strong foundations, experiences and expertise to ensure we deliver the best outcomes for the SMA Community.

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Counselling Service

SMA UK is working in partnership with Rareminds to offer a free, confidential counselling service for thoes affected by SMA aged 18+.

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SMArt Moves Grant

Our SMArt Moves Grant is open for applications. This grant can assist the SMA Community in purchasing mobility equipment and wheelchairs.

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Newborn screening update

Patient and clinical representatives and many other experts have been taking part in the SMA newborn screening ISE Partnership Board and sub-group meetings. Read our update on discussions that are happening and where plans have got to.

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FlexiGrants

SMA UK’s FlexiGrants are two grant schemes that help fund travel to hospital appointments and small pieces of equipment

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SMA Care UK

SMA Care UK is a 3 -year project established by clinicians and patient groups to update and implement UK Standards of Care for people of all ages living with SMA.

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Fundraising

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Riding a Mile for every Child : Ride Ireland

31/5

Southern Conference League to hold Spinal Muscular Atrophy round this Saturday!

17/1

Two powered wheelchair users will race up Snowdon to raise £100k… #KnowNoBounds

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News

26/9

SMArt Moves 2: Helping with Oli’s Powerchair Repairs

19/9

Meet Molly!

19/9

Meet Sanah!

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Treatments & Research

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SMA UK lead on collating and submitting comments on the MTA EAG report in collaboration with Treat SMA and MDUK.

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SMA UK at the International Scientific Congress on SMA 2024

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Roche Provides Community Update on Risdiplam Data, including Tablet Formulation

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SMA in numbers

1985

Founded as the Jennifer Trust

262

Families and adults living with SMA we’ve supported over the last 12 months

1,256

Downloads of our Living with SMA podcast in the last 12 months