The group offers support and information to its members in the following ways:

1.   A newsletter, published four times a year in September, Decembers, March and June each year available in print and PDF format.

2.   An internationally-recognised website www.addisons.org.uk (this website)

3.   An electronic discussion group www.addisons.org.uk/forum  through which members can share their experiences in managing day-to-day aspects of medication and lifestyle. 

4.   An annual medical lecture, regional seminars and social meetings

5.   A range of patient education materials, written by the Addison's disease clinical advisory panel (ACAP):

• Credit card sized fold-out laminated Emergency Card

• Surgical Guidelines

• Managing Addison's disease

• Living with Addison’s disease: an owner’s manual

To learn more about how to join the ADSHG click here...

Our two page publication About the Addison's disease self-help group describes the work of ADSHG and covers:

• What we do and why our work is important
• How we started and how we work today
• About our patient education & support materials
• A brief history of Addison's disease
• The 20th century development of life-giving medication
• It is possible to lead a 'normal' life with Addison's
• The deadly risks of adrenal crisis
• Addison's disease: How rare is it?

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We are proud to be celebrating our 25th anniversary and to have produced a booklet outlining the group's history and activities.