ADSHG Annual General Meeting 2024

Our ADSHG AGM 2024 will be held on Saturday 20 July 2024 in London and online.

We'll be gathering together to share experiences and friendship, mark our achievements over the past 40 years, vote on charity matters and listen to a range of talks from experts in the field of Addison's and adrenal insufficiency.

Join us in person for this fantastic event

A chance to get together as a community!

Alongside our special 40th anniversary plans, our usual AGM meeting matters will also take place. At our AGM 2024 you can expect to:

Hear from expert medical speakers and take part in an Addison's and adrenal insufficiency medical Q&A.
Join emergency injection practice with Endocrine Nurses - a life saving skill!
Enjoy a hot buffet lunch with others living with Addison's and adrenal insufficiency.
Hear about the achievements of the ADSHG over the past 40 years and our future plans.
Take part in member voting on trustee elections and resolutions on charity matters.
Have a cuppa, a chat and connect with others!
Read our AGM papers here, where you can view, download and print information relating to the meeting.

Ticket prices: £25 for members & £50 for non-members* (members can admit one guest at member's rate). Or click here to join us online.

Join us in London - buy your tickets here

Speakers

This year's speakers and panelists are:

Professor John Wass (Oxford): "Adrenal Insufficiency: Past and Present”
Dr Alessandro Prete (Birmingham): “Adrenal Insufficiency: Looking to the Future”
Julia Anthony MS (SOLUtion Medical): “Research update - one-step injector for adrenal crisis, TwistJECT™"
Lisa Shepherd RN (Endocrine Nurse Specialist): "Managing Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency in an emergency"

We are so proud to have such eminent and experienced experts supporting our event.

On Demand

As previous years we will be recording the event and aim to provide recordings of parts of the AGM via our online forum for those unable to attend on the day or watch live online.

Book to join via Zoom

Can't make 20 July?

As part of our Addison's Roadshow we're also travelling to Glasgow, Cardiff and Newry from 6 July to 10 August! Find out more on our Addison's Roadshow event page.

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Due to the cost of living crisis, if you can't afford membership at this time, please apply for free Sponsored Membership.

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