Huntington's Disease Association

We have put together a range of videos that were made for our Huntington's disease carers. It includes nutrition videos, wellbeing and relaxation videos and also stories from other carers within the community.

Caring for someone with Huntington's disease

Becky and Melanie share their insights into coping emotionally while caring for someone with Huntington's disease.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Dr Sarah Gunn explains what ACT is and why it can be beneficial for people affected by Huntington's disease.

Carers Trust talk about unpaid carers

We are joined by the research and engagement manager of Carers Trust Wales, Dr Tim Banks. Tim talks about the experiences and challenges facing unpaid carers.

Quality of life

This webinar is hosted by Cathy Lyon, a former manager of a specialist care home and Huntington's Disease Association Trustee. Cathy will talk about ways to improve the quality of life for people with Huntington's disease.

Mental wellbeing in families

Clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Gunn will share insights from her research into mental health and Huntington's disease and how it impacts the whole family.

Continuing health care

Caring for a loved one

In this video, we hear from Steve Duckett as he gives a useful and honest interview about being a full-time carer for a loved one affected by Huntington's disease.

Carers

Ruth Abuzaid, our Head of Service Development, discuss key Huntington's symptoms alongside things a carer can do to support a person with Huntington's Disease more effectively.

Hurry up and wait author Jimmy Pollard

Jimmy Pollard, author of Hurry Up and Wait talks to us about 'Thinking about thinking with Huntington's'.

Terms of endearment author Jimmy Pollard

Jimmy Pollard, author of Hurry Up and Wait talks to us about 'Terms of Endearment' in Huntington's disease. "

Carers relaxation session - Woodland Meditation

Poppy Hill, Specialist Adviser, has created a mindful video in which she walks you through a woodland guided meditation and relaxation session

Carers relaxation session - Beach walk

Poppy Hill, Specialist Adviser, has created a mindful video in which she walks you through a guided beach meditation and relaxation session

Young carers are awesome

James, our Youth Worker, from the Huntington's Disease Youth Engagement Service hosts an awareness-raising and informative webinar all about young carers.

Well-being in carers

"Hanlie Burger, Head for Work Coordinator at Mind, talks us through what carers can do to look after their own well-being and emotional health to boost resilience. "