Our Policies

Our policy documents, available to download.

Privacy & Data Protection Policy	Our privacy & data protection policy from 1st June 2019
Acceptable Usage Policy	Our acceptable usage policy from 1st June 2019
Privacy & Data Protection Policy	Our privacy & data protection policy through to 31st May 2019
Equal Opportunities Policy	Our equal opportunities policy
Safeguarding Policy	Our safeguarding & vulnerable adults policy
Anti-Harassment Policy	Our anti-harassment / anti-bullying policy
Forum House Rules	Our online forum "house rules" through to 31st May 2019
Charity Expenses Policy	Our charity expenses policy
Volunteer Online Services Policy	Our volunteer online services & email policy

These policies are owned and administered by the charity's Board of Trustees. Contact us further details or clarification.

Latest

Newly diagnosed? We are here to help.

Are you newly diagnosed with Addison's Disease or adrenal insufficiency? We are here to help.
An update on our websites

We launched our new website, addisonsdisease.org.uk earlier this year. Since then you’ve been sharing your thoughts and ideas about how we can improve it.
A-Z of Addison's Resources

We've put together an A-Z of the really useful information and resources available on our website. Have a browse!
ADSHG Dublin Conference 2019

Line up already includes; not one, but TWO Endocrine nurses, presenting on adrenal crisis management and injection training, Endo Q&A, Medical Research, planning of a Guinness Book of Records attempt and much more.

Newly Diagnosed - 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.
Adrenal Crisis Can Kill
Living With Addison's Disease

Our new, ground-breaking, Top 75 best-selling book which marries evidence-based clinical best practice with the practical day-to-day hints & tips for living well with Addison's Disease.
An update on our websites

We launched our new website, addisonsdisease.org.uk earlier this year. Since then you’ve been sharing your thoughts and ideas about how we can improve it.
What Is Addison's Disease?
Great Scottish 10k Run - Places Available Now!

We're delighted to be participating in the Great Scottish 10k run in Glasgow on Sunday 29th September 2019. Places are available now for runners in support of ADSHG.
Great North Run for Addisons Disease

In 2015 my son was diagnosed with CAH
Information for patients

We provide a range of advice &information to people affected by Addison's Disease. Check out our resources here.
Newly diagnosed? We are here to help.

Are you newly diagnosed with Addison's Disease or adrenal insufficiency? We are here to help.
How to stay on top of exercise

Whether you are looking to improve your fitness or regularly engage in sports, Dr Rob Andrews offers some instructive advice on medication for exercise.

Research

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