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Freedom Day – for some!

In News by John Geddes

With just over a week to go before the so called ‘Freedom Day’ in England, a coalition of 16 health charities, including Vasculitis UK, are calling on the Government to …

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Survey – Wales Only

In News by John Geddes

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 …

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Call for Employer Support …

In News by John Geddes

… 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 …

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Webinar with Prof Chris Whitty

In News by John Geddes

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 …

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VUK Funds COVID19 Research Study

In News by John Geddes

“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 …

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Goodbye EHIC, Hello GHIC

In News by John Geddes

Good news on the insurance front: the EHIC card has been replaced by the GHIC card, and like its predecessor, it is free.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, …