Name | Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) |
Related to/Also known as | Steele-Richardson-Olszewski (SRO) Syndrome Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) |
Symptoms of PSP | PSP is a progressive brain disease, leading to the death of nerve endings (neurons) in the area of the brain controlling balance, vision, movement, speech and swallowing. Symptoms reflect problems in these areas; however, the severity and progression varies considerably from one individual to another. |
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Useful national contacts | PSPA Helpline: 0300 0110 122 ![]() |
Children & young people | Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (U.S. Child Neurology Foundation)![]() |
Online resources |
PSP & CBD and Coronavirus (PSPA) Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (NHS Choices) Corticobasal degeneration (NHS Choices) |
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Our resources | ![]() The library at The Brain Charity has a range of resources on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and on a wide range of disability-related issues. This includes a copy of the PSPA booklet "An Introduction to PSP and CBD" |