Our Mission
Our mission is to enable everyone who is affected by Batten disease to live life to the full and to secure the care and support they need until we find a cure. The BDFA offers informed guidance and support to families and the professionals who work with them as well as actively increasing awareness of the disease and funding future research to identify potential therapies and ultimately a cure.
Our Plans
a. Employ a full-time support and advocacy worker
b. Operate a Freephone helpline
c. Commission the first Batten disease Clinical Nurse Specialist in the UK
d. Operate a small grant scheme to help meet the needs of caring for a child or young person living with Batten disease.
e. Increase our research funding in the UK and worldwide into potential therapies and ultimately a cure.
Latest News
NICE HST Meeting Postponed
We have been notified that unfortunately the next NICE HST meeting due on 25th July has been postponed. We are waiting to hear when it has been rescheduled for and…
Summer Newsletter 2018
You can read it here Dear Friend Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Batten Disease Family Association. It is the first since I joined as Chief Executive in May…
London Marathon Walk
Join us for this year’s London Marathon Walk on 22nd September 2018, taking in some of the capital’s iconic sights and less-visited corners. The route passes locations used in 26…
Thank You Lucy! – Office Manager Update
We are sorry to announce that Lucy Roose the BDFA Office Manager will be leaving the Batten Disease Family Association on 29 June to start her theological training to become…
