Tuesday 1st August 2017

Keeping warm for less this winter

Following the announcement that British Gas is to increase its electricity prices by 12.5% from 15th September, we thought it would be a good time to consider how best to keep warm for less this winter. According to the Energy Saving Trust, heating accounts for about 60% of people’s energy bills, so the sooner you get your house winter-ready, the better!

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Wednesday 5th July 2017

Charity research makes a difference

On average it takes 17 years for an idea for a medical product to be developed, tested in studies and trials, and become publicly available. Charities have an important role in supporting medical research that leads to breakthroughs, and ultimately licensed treatments.

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Wednesday 21st June 2017

First Raynaud's test clinic to launch in Leeds

A pioneering new mobile testing clinic will allow Leeds residents to undergo screening for two little-known conditions.

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Wednesday 7th June 2017

SRUK visit to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow

Dr Elaine Morrison, Consultant Rheumatologist, along with the clinical team at the QEUH, invited SRUK to visit their Connective Tissue Clinic on Friday 26th May 2017.

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Tuesday 16th May 2017

AMRC membership boosts our investment in research

We at SRUK have been working towards becoming members of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) over the past year and are pleased to announce that our application was accepted at the end of April. This is a great achievement for the charity, as membership is the hallmark of quality research funding and considerably increases the value of grants that we award.

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Wednesday 3rd May 2017

EULAR 2017 - Annual European Congress of Rheumatology in Madrid

EULAR 2017 - Annual European Congress of Rheumatology in Madrid

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Friday 31st March 2017

Our 1st Birthday

On the 31st March 2017, SRUK celebrates its first year of existence following the merger of the Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association (RSA) and Scleroderma Society.

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Tuesday 28th March 2017

Westminster Hall Debate on the UK Strategy for Rare Diseases

Today, MPs will meet in Parliament to debate the implementation of the UK Strategy for Rare Diseases in England. This is a unique opportunity for us to raise awareness of the problems facing patients and families affected by rare conditions in accessing a timely diagnosis, coordinated care and appropriate treatment.

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Tuesday 28th February 2017

We are supporting Rare Disease Day

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