Jackie, Justine and Claire in front of a window showing the London Eye by night.

Justine receives her prize at the House of Lords


Justine Chan, who is currently studying medicine at the University of Cambridge, won the Richard Wilson Essay Prize 2024. Part of her prize was to receive her £500 cheque at … Continue reading Justine receives her prize at the House of Lords

Marsha de Cordova MP sits among members of the Nystagmus Network team.

Marsha de Cordova MP appointed ambassador to the Nystagmus Network


The Nystagmus Network, a UK charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with nystagmus for over 40 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marsha de Cordova MP … Continue reading Marsha de Cordova MP appointed ambassador to the Nystagmus Network

A postacrd for the International Nystagmus Symposium 2023.

International Nystagmus Symposium 2024


The Nystagmus Network was once again proud to host the International Nystagmus Symposium online on Friday 25 October 2024. The schedule included presentations from seven eminent speakers including actor and … Continue reading International Nystagmus Symposium 2024

Gerard wearing a colourful shirt sitting in the BBC radio recording studio.

Another chance to hear our appeal


If you missed our BBC Radio 4 charity appeal broadcast on Sunday, there’s another chance to hear actor, singer, musician and children’s author, Gerard McDermott, who also happens to have … Continue reading Another chance to hear our appeal

Justine wears cap and gown and holds a bouquet of flowers. She stands in front of a Cambridge University building and smiles for the camera.

Justine wins the Richard Wilson Prize 2024


The Nystagmus Network is delighted to announce that Justine Chan, who is currently studying medicine at the University of Cambridge, has won the Richard Wilson Essay Prize 2024. The charity … Continue reading Justine wins the Richard Wilson Prize 2024

Gerard wearing a colourful shirt sitting in the BBC radio recording studio.

Did you miss our appeal broadcast?


Actor, singer, musician and children’s author, Gerard McDermott, who also happens to have nystagmus, presented a BBC Radio 4 charity appeal on behalf of the Nystagmus Network on Sunday. If … Continue reading Did you miss our appeal broadcast?

Listen to our BBC Radio 4 charity appeal


Actor, singer, musician and children’s author, Gerard McDermott presents a BBC Radio 4 charity appeal on behalf of the Nystagmus Network today. Visit our BBC webpage here to listen The … Continue reading Listen to our BBC Radio 4 charity appeal