Recently two of our members attended a CAB workshop on welfare reform and how it would affect people living with Vasculitis. We want to feed back some of the information and guidance to our members and hope you can attend. The event will will be held in the community room of Tesco Newtownbreda, Belfast between 12 noon and 2pm on Saturday 25 March 2017. Please let let us know if you plan on attending, by emailing Julie at julie@vasculitis-ia.org Tesco Extra 170 Newtownbreda Rd, Belfast BT8 6PZ 0345 026 9540

Contact Caroline Stewart at pmrgca.ireland@gmail.com if you are interested in going along to this support group coffee and chat, especially for those with Polymyalgia Rheumatica/ Giant Cell Arteritis.

We are trying to set up a Munster branch and will have a meeting in Dungarvan on Easter Saturday, 15th April 2017, at Meades cafe. These meetings will be suitable for anyone affected by any of the vasculitis diseases, friends and family members are very welcome. Come along and meet others living with these rare diseases and help us provide support by telling us what you want and help us raise awareness of these rare diseases. For further details, please contact Julie at julie@vasculitis-ia.org. 

Talk on benefits of mindfulness, to book your place, contact Fionnuala at bengie15@aol.com 

With the holiday season approaching, let’s talk about assistance available when travelling by public transport, plane and train, Travel Insurance, EHIC card, Smart card, Accommodation and all things we need to consider when travelling.   This is a good opportunity to come along for a coffee and chat with others who are affected by any of the Vasculitis diseases. Anyone with an auto immune disorder is welcome to come along too as we share many issues.   To confirm attendance or for further information, contact Emma, at emmadtinsley@googlemail.com  

The Annual Conference is free to attend, but you will need to book your tickets in advance. The Pendulum Hotel and Manchester Conference room are fully accessible with ramps and lifts and have many guest rooms available. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. This is a link to directions and car parking information: https://www.pendulumhotel.co.uk/locationThere are many other hotels near to the Conference venue in Manchester. Email for more information

Come along and join us for our sixth All Ireland Vasculitis conference, where you will have an opportunity to meet others living with similar symptoms and day to day issues. This year we plan to have talks and feedback from those affected by Vasculitis, Specialist Consultants involved in Vasculitis treatment, and updates in developments in the Vasculitis world. The cost of the conference are being subsidised with fundraising by members throughout the year. Lunch and refreshments are included. Come along and learn more about living well with the Vasculitis diseases from others in a similar situation and the specialists. Anyone affected with similar auto immune diseases and interested healthcare professionals welcome.We look forward to seeing you there.B&B available at the Royal Marine at a special rate for attendees €140 double/twin, €130 single, but needs to be booked by September 23rd 2017.