ADSHG 2023 Dublin Meeting - 14 October 2023

Join our members-only ADSHG 2023 Dublin meeting on Saturday 14 October, 12pm - 4pm at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.

We'll be welcoming members to gather together to share experiences and friendship and listen to some great presentations.

If you're not a charity member but would like to join our Dublin meeting - become a member today. It is quick and easy to join and you'll receive all our membership benefits!

At our Dublin meeting, Rachel, our Ireland co-ordinator, can't wait to see you all.

We have some great presentations and activites taking place including:

Ireland Emergency Steroid Card update with Endocrinologist Professor Mark Sherlock
Emergency injection training and adrenal crisis management advice with Endocrine Nurse Lisa Shepherd
Medic Q&A

You will also have time to meet and chat with others affected by Addison's and adrenal insufficiency, share your experiences, stories and make new friends too.

Have a cuppa and chat with other members, from Ireland and beyond!

Attending our meeting:

Doors open at 11.30am for a 12pm start. Admission by pre-booked ticket only. £10 ticket price includes a sandwich lunch, tea and coffee. When booking you will be able to specify any dietary or accessibility requirements.

*Tickets for this event are no longer on sale*

Please be aware that the meeting space we are using is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible - there are no lifts. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

Important: Tickets for the event are for members-only. Membership status will be checked for all those buying tickets online and refunds issued for anyone without a current paid membership at the time of booking. Visit our membership help centre to check your membership status, renew or join.

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Thank you for your interest in our ADSHG 2023 Dublin event.

All our tickets for this in-person event have sold out.

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