“Incredibly engaging, information was pitched at the right level and showed a good understanding of the ambulance service and what we need to know. Personal experiences made it even more tangible and realistic to us.”
– Previous attendee
Join this educational session on Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency set in context with the JRCALC guidelines for emergency management. Each session is complemented by members’ own experiences, so alongside the theory you hear real-life accounts from real people.
Cost: Free!
Eligibility: Open to all clinical staff.
Attendance certificates will be provided by the organiser, Addison’s Disease Self Help Group. Visit the website here.
- Adrenal insufficiency and Addison’s disease – what are they and how likely emergency services teams are to encounter adrenal crises.
- An overview of adrenal crisis – why it’s important to get early treatment right, how to spot it, and how to manage it set in context with the JRCALC guidelines.
- The ways patients can prevent and prepare for emergencies and how this could help you – an overview of various medic alerts, NHS steroid emergency card and information patients might carry.
- A chance to discuss experiences with and ask questions of people with adrenal insufficiency for real life perspectives.
| Date | Time | Location |
| Tues 23rd June 2026 | 13:00-14:15 | Virtual (Zoom) |
| Weds 9th September 2026 | 15:00-16:15 | Virtual (Zoom) |
| Thurs 19th November 2026 | 14:00-15:15 | Virtual (Zoom) |
For more information or to book a place, visit the webpage by clicking the button below.
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