Vasculitis UK is looking for volunteers to strengthen its team – you may be that person! We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help in three areas. (Click the links to see …
Impact of reported misdiagnoses
‘I still can’t forget those words’: mixed methods study of the persisting impact on patients reporting psychosomatic and psychiatric misdiagnoses
Blood protein profiles provide new insights into large-vessel vasculitis
Large-vessel vasculitis (LVV) is the name for a group of diseases that cause inflammation and damage to arteries (the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart). LVV affects …
MELODY study: Boosters reduce Covid problems for those with weakened immunity
The MELODY study by Imperial College and Nottingham University and part-funded by Vasculitis UK, has looked at COVID-19 antibodies, infection and hospitalisation in three immunosuppressed groups, including people with RAIRDs. …
MacTuff for Vasculitis UK
The Mackay’s are taking part in the MacTuff “Really Muddy” event on Sunday May 18th 2025. They want to raise awareness of vasculitis as the lost their dad Paul King …
London Landmarks run for VUK
Kelsey-Leigh suffers from Takayasu Arteritis, and her aunt, Samantha Feek, is taking part in the London Landmarks half marathon on Sunday 6th April 2025 to support Kelsey-Leigh and to raise …
Imagery techniques for people living with vasculitis
A research project, funded by Vasculitis UK and run by the RECORDER team at the University of Nottingham, has created an imagery wellbeing programme. More details here.
Places available for Great North Run
Update June 2025 – sorry all places now filled. We have places available for runners who would like to take part in the Great North Run on Sunday 7th September. …
Littlehampton Golf Club raises £20,000 for Vasculitis UK
Members of Littlehampton Golf Club have raised £20,000 to support Vasculitis UK as their charity of the year. Various fundraising events have taken place throughout the year including a ‘Capers …
Autumn COVID and Flu Vaccine 2024 eligibility
Who should have the flu and COVID-19 vaccines You can get both the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccines if you: Other care home residents, carers and people who live with …