Become a member

Welcome! Whether you're here to join our charity for the first time, or to renew your membership, please scroll down to find out more.

Membership is open to anyone with Addison's (or other forms of adrenal insufficiency that result in steroid dependence). Family members, friends or anyone with an interest adrenal medicine are also welcome. We are funded primarily through membership subscriptions, donations and fundraising activities.

Your annual subscription directly supports those with Addison's through the charity's work and helps promote better medical understanding of this rare condition.

As a member, you will enjoy these benefits :

regular members' magazine and "Keeping You Posted" newsletters (online for e-members, by post for postal members)*
regular members-only e-newsletter updates throughout the year,
access to our private members-only online forum (for support & advice),
access to our members'-only socials (UK & Ireland),
exclusive early-bird/members-first access to our charity events,
news updates via our private members-only online forum Keeping Up With The News Thread,
a vote at our Annual General Meeting, to help set our direction as an organisation

When you join as a postal member, we will send you a welcome pack containing:

ADSHG adrenal crisis emergency wallet card,
ADSHG hospital emergency steroid dependent stickers, and
ADSHG information pack containing a set of medical advisory leaflets & healthcare advice.

Please note we can only post you the Welcome Pack if you choose postal membership. There is no price difference between e-membership and postal membership.

Our charity is committed to supporting everyone affected by Addison's Disease, regardless of their financial circumstances so operate a Hardship Fund for people unable to afford the membership fee. To apply, click here.

Been a member for the last 12 months?

It's time to renew

For all members wishing to renew with their existing membership type (Postal or e-Member) and address. If you wish to change to a Postal or E-Member membership, or update your contact details, please contact our membership team after completing your renewal.

Renewals - Postal and e-Member - paying by credit/debit card

New to the ADSHG?

Or were you a member over 18 months ago?

Join now as a new member

Choose a Postal Membership to receive your Welcome Pack and news in the post:

For UK residents who have not been a member in the last year (Postal membership is not available outside UK and ROI)

membership with postal magazine subscription
£32 per year

Join Now - UK Postal Member

Choose an e-Membership to receive your Welcome Pack and news by email:

For residents of any country globally(including the UK and ROI) who have not been a member in the last year. All correspondence will be online. No materials will be sent by post.

membership with online magazine subscription
£32 per year

Join Now - e-Member

Membership Fee Changes from 1st June 2019

The ADSHG Trustees have announced that from 1st June 2019, the annual membership fee will be £32 per annum. This is for all memberships in UK, Ireland and the Rest of the World. Members in UK & Republic of Ireland may choose to receive a copy of the charity's magazine by post or electronically for the same price. Members in EU27 and rest of the world will continue to receive the magazine electronically. The Trustees operate a Hardship Fund for people unable to afford the membership fee. To apply, click here.

Latest

Steroid Emergency Cards

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.
Diagnosis Infographics. "Think Addison's disease - save a life"

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.
Addison's Disease Day 2021

Join us on Saturday 29th May for Addison's Disease Day 2021! We're asking everyone around the world who is affected by Addison’s disease and adrenal insufficiency to join us in a day of raising awareness.
Behind the Research: Ambulance Alert System

We speak to Dr Sam Westall, member of our Clinical Advisory Panel (CAP), to learn more about his work looking into ambulance alert systems and improving emergency care for patients with adrenal insufficiency. Dr Westall shares his research, as presented at The European Congress of Endocrinology (e-ECE) in 2020.

Information for Healthcare Professionals

Our charity has developed a range of clinical guidance publications in collaboration with our Clinical Advisory Panel (CAP) to inform and advise healthcare professionals.

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!
New Video: Managing medication and COVID-19 - 29/03/2020

In our latest video, ADSHG Trustee and Professor of Endocrinology explains how to manage your medication should you get ill in the coming weeks.
Behind the News: Hydrocortisone as a Covid-19 Treatment - 09/12/2020

In recent days, UK news networks have been sharing a story about new studies hailing Hydrocortisone as a Covid-19 treatment. We asked our medics to review the research and the emerging stories so that we can give you a balanced perspective while also updating you on any impacts to the drug supplies we depend on.
ADSHG in The Guardian - Rare Diseases edition!

We are delighted that our article "Think Addison's disease - save a life", is featured in today's Guardian newspaper Rare Diseases supplement!
New UK Rare Diseases Framework launched

On 9 January 2021, the Department of Health and Social Care published the UK Rare Diseases Framework. But what does this policy mean for those with Addison’s disease, adrenal insufficiency and the rare disease community as a whole?
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.
Research Update - Professor Arlt's Perspective - 17/03/2020

In 2017, Weibke Arlt, a member of our Clinical Advisory Panel, published research about Addison's and natural killer cells. In recent weeks, it's gone viral in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. We asked her to give her perspectives on what that means for us. She kindly tweeted her responses yesterday.
Research Questionnaire: Adrenal Insufficiency & Motion Sickness

Do you have Addison’s or adrenal insufficiency? Please consider completing this new research questionnaire looking at motion sickness, led by Abigail Lee at the University of Leicester.
Easing lockdown: How are you feeling? - 10/5/2020

It's important to remember you're not alone in experiencing a range of emotions after adapting to lockdown life.
[Superceded] EJE Guidance: Managing Adrenal Insufficiency in the time of COVID-19 - 21/04/2020

the European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE) editoral board has commissioned a new guidance series for the management of endocrine conditions during COVID-19. Included within this is clinical guidance for the management of Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency. Here we take a look at this vital new guidance, so you can get a clearer view of what this means for you or your loved ones.

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