The Huntington’s Disease Association exists to support people affected by the disease and to provide information and advice to professionals whose task it is to support Huntington’s disease families. 

The HDA has 23 Specialist HD Advisers throughout England and Wales who:

·         provide information and advice to families

·         answer crises calls and liaise with other professional service providers

·         promote and develop a full range of local services

·         identify suitable respite and residential care facilities

·         liaise with local branches and self-help groups

·         give talks and organise seminars and training days

·         provide speakers for training sessions

·         provide workshops for service providers and users such as health, social services, nursing homes, and residential care staff teams