Events

All our events are currently online to protect the safety of members and volunteers. Our member socials are still taking place using online tools like Zoom and Teams. We are always looking for more members to become social meeting hosts especially in Wales, Northern Ireland areas of the UK outside the south east.

Ask about your nearest regional social meeting or about hosting you own meeting (members-only)

ADSHG 2021 Online [email protected] inc Presentations and Medical Q&As - On demand

Once again, we took our Annual General Meeting (AGM) online whilst we allowed members to adjust to the changing pandemic roadmaps and implications. This members-only on-demand collection includes Q&As with our medic trustees and gives you a chance to hear updates from the ADSHG team on the last year and aims for the next. Read more

Latest

In memory of Lynda - 'The Doing Lady'

We remember and thank volunteer and dear friend to the ADSHG, Lynda aka ‘The Doing Lady’, as nicknamed by a fellow person with Addison's.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 01/12/2021

Our medics have been keeping an eye on pandemic developments. This page is up to date but we will continue updating it regularly as we find out more information from the government.
Magazine - Winter 2021

Welcome to our latest members' magazine - available for download now! 44 pages packed with news, views and advice from the Addison's community - to the Addison's community.
Sign this petition to help bring down generic drug prices

Sign this petition to help prevent the unethical practice of price gouging. We speak with Professor Karim Meeran, Endocrinologist at Imperial College London to learn more about this vital petition.

Coronavirus Vaccines and Adrenal Insufficiency

Everyone with a steroid-dependent adrenal condition should get the coronavirus vaccine to reduce their risk of getting coronavirus. This is because people who are steroid-dependent are at increased risk of needing hospital care if they get coronavirus, due to the risk of adrenal crisis.
Sick Day Rules

People with adrenal insufficiency are particularly vulnerable to adrenal crisis being triggered by seemingly "minor" ailments, including vomiting, diarrhoea, colds & flu. It's important to recognise the early symptoms of a bug or cold and adjust your steroid replacement medication accordingly.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 01/12/2021

Our medics have been keeping an eye on pandemic developments. This page is up to date but we will continue updating it regularly as we find out more information from the government.
Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine - Personal Stories

The COVID-19 vaccination campaign has kicked off - but what does it feel like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? People with Addison's and adrenal insufficiency share their experiences of receiving the vaccine.
The Emergency Injection for the treatment of Adrenal Crisis

Understanding what an Emergency Injection kit is, how to inject and how important it is to use the injection during an Adrenal Crisis.
Updated NHS Steroid Card Released

Following the early release of the new NHS Steroid Emergency Card back in March to keep patients with Addison's or adrenal insufficiency safe during the COVID-19 crisis, the NHS steroid card has been updated and physical copies will be available to order from Tuesday 18th August 2020 for hospital teams!
Adrenal Crisis Can Kill
Why Salt?

Why do people with Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency crave salty, acidic and sour foods at diagnosis, and then salt remains our “pick me up” when diagnosed? Professor Simon Pearce explains the connection between aldosterone, fludrocortisone and why you should always listen to your salt cravings.
What is Addison's Disease?

Find out more about Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency and and how they are treated.
Vaccines and Adrenal Insufficiency

Vaccines and Adrenal Insufficiency - if you have Addison's Disease or another form of adrenal insufficiency, which vaccines should you have? Is it safe to be vaccinated? What do you need to know before you go for a jab?

Research Grants

Our charity is at the forefront of medical research into Addison's Disease. Help us fund medical researchers working in this important field of endocrine research. Read more