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Alkaptonuria Society  Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited disorder WHAT IS AKU? About Us AKU Blog ALKAPTONURIA EXPLAINED Alkaptonuria, also known as AKU or Black Bone Disease, is an extremely rare genetic condition, which can cause significant damage to the bones,...
NAC 10th Anniversary Celebration

NAC 10th Anniversary Celebration

In June this year, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the National Alkaptonuria Centre (NAC), which has played a pivotal role in supporting and caring for the AKU community. In 2012, the AKU Society collaborated with the Department of Health to establish...
BBC Radio 4 Appeal

BBC Radio 4 Appeal

We are delighted to announce that we have been selected by BBC Radio 4 to produce a charity appeal. The appeals are ways in which charities can broadcast their message and calls for support to a large national audience. What is a BBC Radio 4 charity appeal? Since the...