Our Policies

We like trees. To save the trees, we've published our charity policies online here. It saves paper, it's handy. Trees are nice. These trees are nice, we like trees.

But seriously, our policies are designed to reflect us, who we are, how we work, how we get stuff done - how we see the present & the future.

Privacy & Data Protection Policy	Our privacy & data protection policy
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"
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 Chief Executive on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Contact either the Trustees or CEO for further details or clarification.

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Members' Legal Helpline

Medical care in the UK is generally of a very high standard, but sometimes patients with Addisons Disease suffer avoidable harm as a result of error. Injury may result from a delay in diagnosis or a failure to avoid or respond properly to an adrenal crisis.
International Addison's Day on 29th May

We're sponsoring awareness raising in primary care to mark International Addison's Day, 29th May. Get involved!
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.
Members' travel tips

Our members share their top tips for managing Addison's so you can enjoy travel and holidays - even when the unexpected happens.

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.
Adrenal Crisis Can Kill
International Addison's Day on 29th May

We're sponsoring awareness raising in primary care to mark International Addison's Day, 29th May. Get involved!
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.
Become a member

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.
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.
What Is Addison's Disease?
ADSHG Patient Unconference 2019

It’s our 35th anniversary year and we’re planning a new approach for our Annual General Meeting – an Unconference. Open to all, book here.
Our Team

Our charity is governed by a team of volunteer trustees and run day-to-day by our Chief Executive, supported by our wonderful community of volunteers.
Paramedic Training for Adrenal Crisis Management

Our aim with this project is to reach as many paramedics and ambulance crews as possible, all over the country, with a seminar focusing on adrenal crisis and emergency management of Addison’s.

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