Date change SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2pm Via Zoom The nominations were outstanding this year and the judges have had a tough job on their hands choosing our deserving winners and runners up for this years Pride of Batten awards. We…
We are pleased to announce that we will be running the Pride of Batten awards again this year. This is your opportunity to highlight the very best practice across the UK. Who is going the extra mile for your family…
Every emotion resonated at our family conference in Stratford Upon Avon last weekend, the first in five years. The joy of reunion, the power of connection, the comfort of camaraderie… it was such a special weekend with tears and laughter…
Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Batten Disease Family Association to be held via Zoom video-conferencing on Saturday 25th June 2022, 2pm. AGENDA Introduction and Welcome 2. AGM Minutes year end 2020 – To…
The BDFA are running two sessions for families this year on awareness day. At 4pm we are holding a special (and probably very orange!) edition of our virtual family cuppa get together on Zoom.Join us and tell us what you…
The Batten Disease Family Association will be holding their Annual General meeting on Saturday 25th June 2022. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom meetings. Registration details and link for meeting will follow with agenda nearer to the time.…
Here at the BDFA, we have exciting plans for awareness day and we really hope you can help support Batten disease and help us turn the UK orange to raise awareness on June 9th! There are so many ways you…
The BDFA was delighted to join international partner BDSRA and others for an enlightening and informative international session looking at the current research and treatment landscape for Batten disease, in the light of recent Dear Families The BDFA was…
Dear all, We have been working with our international partners, the BDSRA, BDSRA Australia and Baza Retkih Bolesti to dissect recent developments in the batten treatment space. You will have read the letter from Taysha Gene Therapies published in the…
One parent who previously benefitted from having a Peer Befriender said… “My Peer befriender has been an absolute lifeline. Since the diagnosis I have felt very cut off and not wanted to socialise or see anybody. It’s so helpful to…
