MP James Duddridge has chosen a group which cares for sufferers of an incurable disorder as his charity of the month.
The Essex Dystonia support group has been picked by the Rochford and Southend East MP because of the hard work they have done looking after people with the condition since 1994.
Dystonia affects more than 70,000 people in the UK, with the disorder causing them to suffer from involuntary muscles spasms.
There is no known cure for the condition.
Throughout December, the charity will be promoted on the MP’s personal website, jamesduddridge.com.
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