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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 …

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. …

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.

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 …

Spring COVID Vaccine 2024 booster eligibility The government has announced a Spring 2024 dose of COVID-19 vaccine for: Those eligible should be offered an appointment between April and June by …

VAS-UP: “UPgrading multilevel methods of assessing toxicity from steroids in VASculitis and other related conditions“ The researchers would welcome your participation in phase 1b of this Oxford University study. They are …

Inspiring the scientists of tomorrow Vasculitis UK is so pleased to announce that we have co-sponsored the Fourth Annual “Science in Medicine School Teams Prize” to engage sixth-form school students with …

Vasculitis UK helped recruit a population of patients with vasculitis (with or without neuropathy) to complete an anonymous online survey for research on symptoms associated with neuropathy, led by Michael …

The University of Nottingham is running a study, funded by Vasculitis UK, into how mental imagery and art can improve our health. They are looking for “Eight people living with …

UKIVAS (UK and Ireland Vasculitis Rare Disease Group) held a Vasculitis Educational Course in Manchester on 20th/21st November 2023. The course was attended by around 70 attendees including junior doctors, …