Building on the wealth of experience at their world-leading specialist residential service, Heather House, SeeAbility have launched a unique outreach service across the UK, available to all families, professionals and caregivers supporting someone with juvenile Batten disease (CLN3). Sarah Kenrick is the Outreach Liaison Nurse…
As you may know, the Batten Disease Family Association is a member of the LSD Collaborative. The LSD Collaborative is a group of charities and patient organisations that support patients with Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSD). This group works together on…
We are delighted to have limited stock available of the Erasmus+ funded book on CLN3 and education. It has 34 chapters on a wide range of topics including: Perspectives on education and training Planning education, assessment and intervention for students…
Yesterday, Wednesday 13 Nov 2019, the first infusion of Brineura was given to a child at Great Ormond Street Hospital as part of the new Managed Access Agreement between BioMarin and NHS England. The child would not have been able…
We would like to announce that we are looking for a new part-time CEO to take the BDFA forward. The new CEO will work 30 hours a week, in line with our restructured budget. Samantha Barber is leaving the BDFA…
Life-changing treatment on the NHS for children with rare, deadly disease We are beyond delighted to announce that Brineura has been approved. Further details to come. Families have been absolutely incredible in their strength and resilience in getting this over…
Latest research has shown the importance of singing with Juvenile Batten Disease. Do you know someone with a diagnosis of JNCL? Would they be interested in taking part in a project about music? Who can participate? If you are the…
We are very sorry to announce that our Scientific Officer, Heather Band, left the BDFA on 7th June 2019 after almost seven years with the organisation. We thank Heather for her professionalism, dedication and all her hard work on many…
The BDFA is proud to be part of the 'Dementia Strikes Children Too' collaboration with Niemann-Pick UK and the MPS Society, and BioMarin Europe Ltd. The collaboration has launched a new video about childhood dementia. Please be warned that this…
BDFA Announces Departure of CEO Sam Barber We are very sorry to announce that our CEO Sam Barber will leave the BDFA at the end of June as her first year's contract ends. During her time with us, Sam has…