Vasculitis is a family of rare diseases that can affect people of all ages. Vasculitis means inflammation of the blood vessels, arteries, veins or capillaries. When such inflammation occurs, it causes changes in the walls of blood vessels, such as weakening and narrowing that can progress to the point of blood vessel blockage. A result of Vasculitis is that the tissues and organs supplied by affected blood vessels do not get enough blood. This can cause organ and tissue damage. The purpose of Vasculitis Ireland Awareness is to offer support and information to patients and family members where needed.
Charity number NIC 105731 HMRC Number XT34911
Registered on Orphanet
Member of Vasculitis.EU
Up coming events:-
Saturday 2nd November 2019, Bru Columbanus, Cardinal Way, Wilton, Cork 11 -1pm
We have Tim O’Sullivan and some of his team from Arthritis Ireland coming along to talk about the courses, services and workshops
Wednesday 20th November 2019, Fir Trees Hotel, Strabane, 6.30-8pm
Tea/coffee and scone
Saturday 30th November 2019, Killough Community Hall, Killough, Co. Down 11am-1pm
Tea/coffee and home baked goodies
Talk and demonstration by Mary Jane Burns, from Holistic Health and Well being company.
Carers and family welcome.
Vasculitis Ireland Awareness is a non-profit organisation…We rely solely on volunteers and charitable donations in order for our organisation to operate, help us to help others! |
VIA is a support group set up for patients of all the Vasculitis diseases, their carers and interested Healthcare Professionals in Ireland.
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In most cases, the cause of Vasculitis is unknown. A combination of factors can cause the inflammatory process to be set in motion. Vasculitis is an autoimmune disease and for reasons that are not yet understood, these diseases occur when the body mistakenly…Learn More
We hold regular meetings in Belfast and Dublin, for like minded people to come together and discuss their conditions, treatments and offer support, in a relaxed environment. Patients and all family welcome. Contact us for more information, times and locations…Learn More