The RCGP Northern Ireland Faculty is delighted to be collaborating with the Northern Ireland Rare Disease Partnership (NIRDP) to host a 'Top Tips for Managing Rare Disease in GP' evening. Topics provided aim to help you manage patients with rare disease. The event is hosted by the RCGP Northern Ireland and some aspects may be […]
This FREE live 90-minute webinar will focus on the diagnosis and management of rare diseases, in particular haematological conditions. The fundamentals of a rare disease - what is it? Who is affected? What's impact and challenges when a condition is rare? What do rare conditions have in common? How can clinicians seek help, advice and […]
Join this webinar to explore the practical things patient groups can do to make sure they are engaging with HCPs in the most beneficial way. Most rare diseases are not concentrated in one area or country and do not affect one singular body system, which makes finding healthcare professionals (HCPs) or specialists who understand them […]
The International Rare Disease Showcase is a virtual event like no other, bringing everyone together including, patient groups, researchers, medical professionals, industry representatives and of course patients themselves. Here's what to expect: Three days of interactive sessions led by global experts and advocates Conversations on policy, patient advocacy, access and approval, new technologies, research and data collection with […]
During times of global disruption, it is often those who are already disadvantaged that are disproportionately affected. Theme 2 of the ARDEnt report highlights this impact on those with rare conditions. Jointly organised with ARDEnt, this webinar will examine how the reduction to healthcare, social services and SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) education has had a devastating impact that […]
The Unusual Suspects: Rare disease in everyday medicine is returning to The Royal Society of Medicine on 9th February! The M4RD Annual Symposium has been a popular event in the rare disease calendar for many years, allowing healthcare professionals at all levels, trainees and students to come together to learn more about the importance of understanding rare […]
Jointly organised with ARDEnt, this webinar will discuss the recommendations the ARDEnt team is using to help inform how the UK is going to deliver its objectives set out in the UK Rare Diseases Framework, published in January 2021. The webinar panel includes members of ARDEnt and those responsible for overseeing the impact of the Framework […]
Every person has two copies of each gene, one inherited from each parent. Most genes are the same in all people, but a small number of them are slightly different. These tiny differences contribute to each person’s unique physical features. Let’s explore rare imprinted genes, a special class where one parental copy is switched off, […]
Researchers developing new treatments for children with rare brain tumours know that it’s not a case of treating children like tiny adults and that surviving the disease isn’t enough. Reducing the damage done by treatments is just as important to the survivor. Discover how researchers are minimising damage and why they think studying rare children’s […]
Getting wider access to drugs for as many patients a possible is a clear priority in the drug development process, especially for patient groups who are working to secure research into and treatments for their rare conditions. However, understanding how to secure access to newly developed treatments is an often-neglected challenge. The processes involved in […]
