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Date: 23 Apr, 2025 Check you’re receiving the right support There have been some payment increases for those who receive benefits from the Department of Work & Pensions (correct as of April 2025). If you don’t currently claim these benefits and would like to talk it through with our support team, the ASUK Care Coordinators, can support you through the process:
Celebrate World AS Day To celebrate World Alström Day we will be holding a Research Ready Webinar, where alongside Professor Tim Barrett, we will be able to tell you all about the latest research initiatives and future developments. Speaker: Professor Tim Barrett (Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health & Director for the NIHR Wellcome Clinical
Press Release Alström Research Developments In October 2024, the Alström Syndrome UK (ASUK) Medical and Scientific Advisory group (MSAG) met to discuss progress in Alström Syndrome (AS) research and to explore next steps. Members of the group also stayed on to join the Alström Syndrome Family Conference and listened to our community share their thoughts,
Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February every year to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact on patients lives. This year we launched the AS Community ‘Off the Record’ podcasts and our Chief Executive, Kerry Leeson-Beevers (pictured below on the right) headed off to Westminster! She also met up
Exciting Research Opportunity: Investigating Neuropathy and Ophthalmic Biomarkers in Alström Syndrome We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity to take part in a ground-breaking research study led by Professor Tarek Hiwot from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Professor Mitra Tavakoli from the University of Exeter. This study aims to better understand and assess pain and neuropathy in
All Ears Radio – Goes Live! Where every story finds a listener… All Ears Radio has been designed for visually impaired radio lovers! Our very own Abdullah is not only part of the All Ears Radio team but provides a fascinating ‘Hear Me Out’ podcast series for you to listen to in your own time.