Alstrom Syndrome UK
Description: Alstrom Syndrome UK provides support for those affected by Alstrom Syndrome, their carers and professionals working with them.
Weblink: http://www.alstrom.org.uk/
Email: via website
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Provides support for those affected by
Alström Syndrome, their
carers and professionals working with them. This includes a forum, help with gaining access to
medical assessments with doctors who have expertise in Alström Syndrome, quarterly medical screening clinics and a newsletter.
The organisation offers help and
advice with educational, social and benefit problems to people affected by
Alstrom syndrome.
ASUK are piloting a new ‘Wellbeing Service’ where they will develop 1-1 and group wellbeing sessions, webinar sessions for the global community, round table discussions prior to the AS multi-disciplinary clinics and signpost to relevant local organisations for families and individuals to reach out to, as well as wellbeing resources and top tips. Melissa Crowland is the Wellbeing Coordinator.