by AKU | Mar 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last week, Oliver attended the RD-Connect conference in Palma de Majorca. Oliver is a member of the Patient Advisory Council (PAC), a working group run by Eurordis to provide patient input into the RD-Connect project. This week he writes about the topics covered at...
by AKU | Mar 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
This year the AKU Society Team had a fantastic time celebrating Rare Disease Day at various different events. In this week’s blog we give a summary of these events, and their Rare Disease Day messages. Parliamentary Reception On Wednesday...
by AKU | Feb 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Tuesday 17th February we will be launching a new crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo! In 2013 we raised over $100,000 thanks to your generosity and support. In this week’s blog we explain why it is time for another campaign. In just 6 days time we will be launching...
by AKU | Jan 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
For Welsh patients with rare diseases, accessing treatment is a challenge. The application process can be complicated, and, in the case of our patients, access to full treatment is not always granted. Last week we hosted a lobby event in partnership with Genetic...
by AKU | Jan 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Monday, our Chairman, Nick Sireau, attended the Annual General Meeting for Rare Disease UK. Rare Disease UK is a membership group for rare disease charities. AKU Society is a member, which allows us to help guide Rare Disease UK’s work in lobbying the UK Government...
