A local charity wants to see better support on Island for those who have Huntington's Disease.
Ashley Shepherd - a Committee Member from Huntington's Disease Association - says her Mum, who is in the late stages of the disease, hasn't had the 'best support from local professionals'.
Currently, to test for the disease - people have to travel to the UK.
Ashley, having experienced this herself, hope this can change:
For more information on the disease, you can click here.
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