The Psychiatrist (2000) 24: 401. doi: 10.1192/pb.24.10.401
© 2000 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Psychiatric Bulletin (2000) 24: 401
© 2000 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
UK Psychiatrists Huntington's Disease Group
The UK Psychiatrists Huntington's Disease Group was formed in
1999 and
meets twice yearly at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The Group consists
of Members and Fellows of the College who
have an interest in Huntington's
disease. The aim of the Group
is to improve the clinical management of
Huntington's disease
in the UK and in particular the management of its
psychiatric
consequences. The specific aims are: the development of assessment
and treatment guidelines; the creation of training opportunities;
the creation
of a support network for psychiatrists with an
interest in the disease; and
the facilitation of research on
the management of the disease. A website is
under construction
and may be found at
www.huntingtons.org.uk
. For further information,
or to take part in the group, please write to Dr
Ken Barrett,
The Neurobehavioural Unit, The Haywood Hospital, High Lane,
Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 7AG.