ADDER
Contact us
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Address
Kibblesworth Millennium Centre
Grange Terrace
Kibblesworth
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE11 0XN
About
Action for Dystonia, Diagnosis, Education & Research (ADDER) has four main aims:
• to advance the education of the public in relation to the sickness and distress caused by dystonia
• to promote the treatment of people with dystonia and other related movement disorders
• to offer support and welfare to patients, their carers and families
• to promote awareness and encourage research amongst the medical professionals of the neurological conditions known as dystonia
Opening times
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Catchment area
A.D.D.E.R. covers the entire country but has its roots in the North East of England where it covers Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Cleveland and Cumbria.
Target group
General public but mainly members of the charity.
Further information
A.D.D.E.R. has a number of different facilities which mainly relate to helping recently diagnosed dystonics to come to terms with their personal disorder and to help where appropriate with any state benefits likely to accrue due to their disability. A.D.D.E.R. has its own Welfare Benefits Advisor and will always give professional assistance to any member who has to appear before a welfare tribunal in order to get or maintain their benefits.
Referral method
Self-Referral or referral via professional
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 7 May 2026.