Our leaflet, 'What is Addison's', was developed for use in education settings by the ADSHG with support of our Clinical Advisory Panel (CAP), led by Professor John Wass. It provides an introduction to the condition, it's history, treatment and some of the people who've lived full and active lives while managing Addison's Disease. Read more
People who take steroid medications every day of their life will need to carry a steroid card which identifies to healthcare professionals that their medication cannot be stopped. Find out more about the cards available. Read more
Download the CoMICs diagnosis of Addison's disease infographics and accompanying article "Think Addison's disease - save a life", as featured in the Guardian newspaper. Read more
A patient leaflet for people living with adrenal insufficiency who are thinking about fasting for Ramadan. It gives tips on reducing the risks of becoming ill if you decide to fast, when it's advisable not to fast and offers alternatives to those who are considered too high risk for fasting. Read more
Having the instructions for your injection kit helps you, or anyone coming to your aid, to inject you. We have a selection of guides your can print, fold and add to your kit. Be careful to choose instructions that match the type of medication that you have available. Read more
The ADSHG drugs chart steroid alert stickers are intended for people with Addison's to take with them for day case and inpatient surgical procedures to alert nursing and medical staff to their steroid-dependence and their time-critical need for steroid medication when unwell. Read more
Our leaflet, 'Diagnosing Addison's: a guide for GPs', has been developed for the ADSHG by our Clinical Advisory Panel (CAP), led by Professor John Wass. It outlines the role of the GP in the early detection of Addison's. Read more
This Personal Medical Emergency Plan template is a useful way of summarising your personal medical needs in the event of an emergency, for friends, family or work colleagues. Read more
Posters for Health Professionals: Emergency Kits Available Here Read more
This leaflet, About the Addisons Disease Self Help Group outlines the scope of the Addison's Disease Self Help Group. This leaflet is designed to help people with Addison's, their carers, medics and other interested parties to undertand our work and how we can support those with Addison's and Adrenal Insufficiency. Read more
The ADSHG adrenal crisis guidelines give emergency medical treatment guidance for ambulance or hospital staff in the event of a person with Addison's experiencing an adrenal crisis. These guidelines should be signed by your GP or specialist, to verify your condition. Read more
The leaflet, 'Caring for the Irish patient with Addison's: information for GPs', has been developed for the ADSHG by the Addison's Ireland Clinical Advisory Panel (AICAP), led by Professor Christopher Thompson. It outlines the role of the GP in managing Addison’s disease at each stage in the patient lifecycle from diagnosis to old age, taking into account the health system in the Republic of Ireland.. Read more
'Nursing the Addison's patient: notes for nurses' was written with hospital ward nursing staff in mind, for those times when anyone with Addison's becomes an inpatient. This might be for elective surgery or during the recovery from an adrenal crisis. Read more
The ADSHG surgical guidelines are intended for the information of your medical team or your dentist and have been developed by our Clinical Advisory Panel. Read more
This guide outlines the role of the GP in managing Addison’s disease at each stage in the UK patient life cycle from diagnosis to old age. Read more
The new medical summary form is an easy way to record the medications you are currently taking. Read more
'When an employee has Addison's' leaflet was written to help those newly diagnosed – or changing jobs – to explain their condition to an employer. Read more
This leaflet, Managing Addison's disease, has been developed by our Clinical Advisory Panel. It provides a summary of the key points everyone with Addison's needs to know to manage their health. NEW: Printer-friendly version. Read more
Our booklet "When a student has Addison's: a guide for schools and parents" was written to help young people with Addison's who are in education to explain the condition, considerations needed and support required by a school or educational establishment. Read more