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Stiff Person Syndrome Support and Charity
<p>This site is solely for the support of those suffering from Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). Family and friends of sufferers are also welcome to the same support. The site may also be of interest to caregivers, care professionals, researchers (together with advocates for the condition) and the general public.</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p> Stiff Person Syndrome Support Group and Charity, founded in 1998 by Liz Blows, is a UK-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). The organization provides information, advocacy, support services, and promotes research into SPS. It aims to raise awareness of SPS, offer patient support, and facilitate research collaborations. The charity operates in the UK and Ireland, with a physical address at 75 Normandy Avenue, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8PF. It has a charity registration number 1099206. The organization engages in various activities including hosting conferences, supporting patient stories, and maintaining an online presence through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The organization also provides educational resources, supports research publications, and collaborates with medical and research institutions. Key personnel include Liz Blows (Chair). The charity is actively involved in policy advocacy, research funding, and community engagement to improve the lives of SPS patients.
International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation
Since 1991 IPWSO has supported national PWS associations, as well as people with PWS, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our vision is a world where people with PWS and their families receive the services and support they need to fulfil their potential and achieve their goals. We are working to achieve this goal by uniting the global PWS community to collectively find solutions to the challenges of the syndrome and to support and advocate for people with PWS and their families, PWS associations, and professionals who work with people with PWS.
NCBRS Worldwide Foundation
The NCBRS Worldwide Foundation is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to supporting individuals with Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome (NCBRS) and their families. It provides resources, educational materials, and support networks to help families understand and manage the condition. The foundation also promotes research and awareness initiatives to advance understanding of NCBRS. It collaborates with medical professionals, researchers, and other organizations to improve patient care and facilitate research efforts. The foundation's activities include hosting conferences, providing informational resources, supporting patient registries, and engaging in advocacy to influence policy and funding for NCBRS research and support.
Matthews Friends
We support patients, families and professionals by providing information, training, research and grants to develop Ketogenic services and support systems.
Gene People
Gene People, previously known as Genetic Disorders UK, is a registered charity with a vision to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by genetic conditions. While individual genetic conditions are rare, it is thought that there are currently more than 6,000 diagnosed conditions and new conditions are being identified every day. It is estimated that 1 in 25 children is affected by a genetic condition. This means that in the UK, 30,000 babies and children are newly diagnosed each year and more than 2.4 million children and adults are living with a genetic condition. Our mission is to be the leading source of information and support for both those affected by a genetic condition, and the charities and patient groups that support them, by bringing together everyone’s combined experience in a place it can be shared.
Guts UK Charity
Guts UK is the national charity for the digestive system. They provide expert patient information and support for over 40 digestive conditions and symptoms affecting the gut, liver, and pancreas. They fund life-changing medical research into the whole digestive system, work to raise awareness, and educate people about digestive systems through campaigns and events.
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