RAIRDA have launched a new survey that aims to gather the views and experiences of people living in Wales with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases (RAIRDs). This will support their submission …
Call for Employer Support …
… for those who may have get protection from vaccines. A coalition of charities, including Vasculitis U.K. has written an open letter to employers, calling for them to put protective …
Vasculitis Research Funding – Autumn 2020/Spring 2021
We had a real journey to get to our grant call this year. We began the process back in late 2019 when we launched a call for research grant applications. As part of a selection …
World Vasculitis Day – Manchester Arena – 15th May 2021
We would like to say a very big THANK YOU to Shanali Perera and all those who sponsored, supported and walked with Shanali for the Moving Forward Initiative around the …
Webinar with Prof Chris Whitty
RSM Covid Webinar – Interview with Prof Chris Whitty During Lockdown, the Royal Society of Medicine has been holding a series of regular online webinars for members and guests, under …
COVID19 Global Rheumatology Alliance Survey
Already vaccinated? Not vaccinated yet? Take the new GRA COVID-19 Vax survey to tell your experience! Open to any adults with rheumatic disease. Takes about 20 minutes to complete
VUK Funds COVID19 Research Study
“Do people with vasculitis mount an effective response to the Covid-19 vaccination and how long does it last?” Vasculitis and its treatment affect the immune system. People with vasculitis may not …
Goodbye EHIC, Hello GHIC
Good news on the insurance front: the EHIC card has been replaced by the GHIC card, and like its predecessor, it is free. (If a GHIC-application website requires a payment, …
Vasculitis UK Helpline
Just a reminder that the Vasculitis U.K. Helpline is open from 9am – 8pm, 7 days a week. Telephone 0300 365 0075 You can contact the Vasculitis UK Helpline for …
Covid-19 vaccinations and vasculitis
Vasculitis UK has produced a brief guide on Covid-19 vaccination and issues for vasculitis patients. (Updated 4 February 2021). UPDATE: Tuesday 9 February 2021 People living in England who are …