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Ataxia: Medical Treatments

Asked by Jas AthwalLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 24 July 2025UIN 68211

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase treatment options for people with Friedreich's Ataxia.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

Working under the UK Rare Diseases Framework, the Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, such as Friedreich's Ataxia. One of the framework’s priorities is improving access to specialist care, treatments, and drugs. We remain committed to delivering under the framework, and published the fourth action plan for England on 28 February 2025.

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