Let your MP know how you feel about the discontinuation of the manufacture of liquid hydrocortisone in the UK. A template letter for you to fill out and post to your MP (or equivalent in the devolved nations), or to copy and paste into an email. Read more
A letter for you to fill out and send/ give to your GP to ensure your Summary Care Record is updated with your condition and steroid dependent status. Read more
Action Plan: A clear and easy to understand leaflet with all the key points about how to optimally manage your adrenal insufficiency, including Addison's disease. For you to keep with you at all times, and to share with others that need help to better understand your condition Read more
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Working with the ADSHG Clinical Advisory Panel we have created these letters to support and provide you with practical resources when advocating for yourself in a healthcare setting. Read more
Help raise awareness of Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency by sharing our posters. Read more
The ADSHG surgical guidelines are intended for the information of your medical team or your dentist and have been developed by our Clinical Advisory Panel. Read more
An introduction to Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency, aimed at raising awareness in the general public. Read more
People who take steroid medications every day of their life will need to carry a steroid card which identifies to healthcare professionals that their medication cannot be stopped. Find out more about the cards available. Read more
Download the CoMICs diagnosis of Addison's disease infographics and accompanying article "Think Addison's disease - save a life", as featured in the Guardian newspaper. Read more
A patient leaflet for people living with adrenal insufficiency who are thinking about fasting for Ramadan. It gives tips on reducing the risks of becoming ill if you decide to fast, when it's advisable not to fast and offers alternatives to those who are considered too high risk for fasting. Read more
Having the instructions for your injection kit helps you, or anyone coming to your aid, to inject you. We have a selection of guides your can print, fold and add to your kit. Be careful to choose instructions that match the type of medication that you have available. Read more
This leaflet, 'About the Addison's Disease Self-Help Group' tells our story and defines our goals and our impact. It is designed to help people with Addison's, their carers, medics and other interested parties to undertand our work and how we can support those with Addison's and Adrenal Insufficiency. Read more
The ADSHG adrenal crisis guidelines give emergency medical treatment guidance for ambulance or hospital staff in the event of a person with adrenal insufficiency, including Addison's, experiencing an adrenal crisis. Read more
This guide outlines the role of the GP in diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency, including Addison's disease, and supporting the effective management of these rare conditions. Read more
Make the most of your appointments with our Medical Summary leaflet and Consultation Reference Guide. Read more
This 'When an employee has Addison's Disease or Adrenal Insufficiency' leaflet was written to help those newly diagnosed – or moving to a new job, to explain their condition to an employer and to help their employer understand what reasonable adjustments may be necessary to support you. Read more
This overview and practical guide on Managing Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency has been developed in line with the NICE guidelines for the identification and management of adrenal insufficiency, and reviewed by the ADSHG Clinical Advisory Panel. Read more
Our booklet "When a student has Addison's: a guide for schools and parents" was written to help young people with Addison's who are in education to explain the condition, considerations needed and support required by a school or educational establishment. Read more