Our Policies

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

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 Chief Executive on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Contact either the Trustees or CEO for further details or clarification.

Latest

Medic-in-a-Pub - Oxford

Join us on Saturday 6th July for an informal Addison’s medical question & answer session with Professor John Wass, chaired by Stuart Pinkerton (ADSHG Trustee).
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.
Great North Run for Addisons Disease

In 2015 my son was diagnosed with CAH
Andrew’s Addison’s Adventure

My wife was recently diagnosed with Addison’s and has found the self-help group to be a great support.

Adrenal Crisis Can Kill
What Is Addison's Disease?
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.
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.
Great North Run for Addisons Disease

In 2015 my son was diagnosed with CAH
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.
Coping with... psychological stress

We explain why more hydrocortisone may be required to cope with emotional or psychological stress and outlines some general techniques to reduce stress and improve well-being.

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