Friday 5th May 2017
We're calling for a clear commitment from the government to review and reform the medical exemption criteria for prescription charges, which was compiled in 1968 and will be 50 years old next year, to include all those with long-term conditions.
Wednesday 3rd May 2017
There is a link between long-term physical health conditions, such as Raynaud’s phenomenon and scleroderma, and mental health problems such as depression, is well known. According to the Department of Health, more than 15 million people in England – 30% of the population – have one or more long-term conditions,1 and evidence suggests at least 30% of people with a long-term physical health condition also have a mental health condition.2 If you are struggling, you are therefore not alone.
Monday 24th April 2017
Monday 10th April 2017
Channel Four's series on make-up for skin conditions.
Thursday 6th April 2017
It's all part of a move to try and recognise people with invisible illnesses - disabilities and long-term health conditions that aren't physically obvious. Disabled toilet signage is being changed across the UK.
Wednesday 8th February 2017
How to look after yourself when running.
Monday 9th January 2017
February 2017 was Raynaud's Awareness Month and SRUK supported it with raise your hands.
Monday 5th September 2016
Nottingham local councillor Corall Jenkins recently held a brilliant community event in memory of her husband Stan, who sadly passed away from scleroderma.
Thursday 21st July 2016
Thank you to OPENCITY INC for featuring us this month in their Charity Spotlight. Take a read of the article John Gregory wrote about SRUK.
Tuesday 17th May 2016
EULAR’s 2016 annual congress is at the Excel Centre in London, commencing 8th June, Wednesday afternoon and closing on Saturday 11th June.
