Over The Wall is a national charity that supports children and young people facing serious health challenges through transformational residential camps in communities across the UK.
There is much uncertainty around Brexit currently and we have received some enquiries in recent weeks from patients concerned about their supply of medicines. Whether it is a no-deal Brexit or the agreement brokered by the prime minister, leaving the European Union promises to have a profound impact on patients and the wider NHS. Click to read more.
Healthcare Opinions are organising a research study and are looking to speak to anyone who has been diagnosed with Acromegaly or NET, and those providing care for them.
Office and telephone opening hours over the Christmas period.
One of our volunteer ambassadors has started a podcast series called ‘From the other side of the fence’ to explain about his experiences as a carer and partner of a Cushing’s patient.
November 1st 2018 was another Acromegaly Awareness Day. To help raise awareness and to celebrate the people affected by this extraordinary condition, one of our volunteers and author of 'Me, Myself and Eye' put together this short but insightful video.
Ensuring pituitary patients have security of supply for their essential medicines and therapies: Westminster’s Commons Select Committee on Health and Social Care is conducting an inquiry into Brexit preparations for a possible No-Deal outcome on 29 March 2019.
Congratulations to the winner of the Endocrine Nurse Award for 2019, Alison Milne, Endocrine Nurse Specialist at NHS Grampian’s JJR Macleod Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology in Aberdeen.
SMC has accepted hydrocortisone granules for restricted use for the replacement therapy of adrenal insufficiency.
Over the past five years, and beyond, The Pituitary Foundation has organised many proactive campaigns covering a number of key issues for patients. Themes have included: supporting earlier diagnosis, health care professionals’ education, emergency care and issues around quality of life.
