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Imperial College London's 'Science in Medicine School Teams Prize 2024' now open for entries

The Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK sponsored 'Science in Medicine School Teams Prize 2024' contest is now open for entries. The contest aims to engage sixth form school students with science in medicine, and challenges students to prepare an ePoster with a novel vision on how to promote the health and well-being of individuals with Scleroderma and/or Raynaud’s. If you're interested in entering, or know someone in sixth form who might be, read on to find out more!

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SRUK says Energy companies must step up support for people with Raynaud's.

As high bills continue to threaten the health of those living with the debilitating condition; SRUK is appealing to energy companies to provide financial assistance to them.

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Time to move on from 'Doctor Knows Best'

SRUK Chief Executive says: ‘Time to move on from Doctor Knows Best’ As study finds Patient views not always valued

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Friday 15th September 2023

The Perfect Patient Information Journey in Scleroderma

Scleroderma can be complex and unpredictable, affecting people in many different ways. But what might the scleroderma journey look like? And why is it so important to find out? Working with the Patient information Forum, SRUK has identified this journey and created some new information resources for everyone affected by scleroderma. These materials are designed to reassure people they are not alone, and to help them access reliable information.

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Thursday 16th September 2021

Living with lung disease: Georgina's story

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is also known as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and is the most common form of lung involvement in SSc. This can occur at any time, although early detection often leads to much better outcomes. This is Georgina’s story of living with lung disease, which has a dramatic impact upon her life.

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Thursday 24th September 2020

Exploring Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an alternative treatment that comes from ancient, Chinese medicine. An acupuncturist inserts fine needles upon specific points of the body, with the aim of stimulating and balancing the flow of energy. There is some evidence that acupuncture could help to alleviate the symptoms of both Raynaud’s and scleroderma.

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Wednesday 14th September 2016

Edgar Stene Prize Competition 2017 launched

The Edgar Stene Prize Competition 2017 is for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) to write about their personal experience and submit an essay by 31st December 2016. Launched by National organisations of people with arthritis/rheumatism (EULAR) and across Europe (PARE).

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