SAVE THE DATE An opportunity for clinicians and rare disease patient advocacy groups/advocates to come along to a lunchtime webinar with Medscape to hear about their large physician survey on rare diseases and best practices in rare disease education. Dr Lucy McKay (CEO M4RD) and Dr Will Evans (Leeds and PRISM Group and Clinical Lead […]
This two-day free webinar is composed of a multi-professional faculty reflecting the multi-systemic nature of vasculitis, comprehensive updates on key UKIVAS group activities, and research and clinical updates in the field of vasculitis will be addressed. This webinar is a collaboration between the Nephrology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine and UKIVAS. All specialities […]
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 […]
Genomic medicine has a significant impact within the field of primary care. Generally acting as the gateway to the NHS and specialised services, primary care practitioners are crucial in the early identification of genetic conditions and in ensuring appropriate management of a range of conditions. Genomics features in everyday primary care practice in a range […]
Join Medscape for a live educational session, ‘When to Suspect a Rare Disease in Any Practice Setting’, featuring our very own CEO Lucy McKay. This live-streamed event will take place on February 26, 2026, at 2 PM GMT / 3 PM CET and will explore practical insights to help clinicians recognize when a rare disease […]
This interactive research development workshop brings together clinicians, academics, researchers and industry partners to explore how primary care can better support people living with rare diseases. Using neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) as an exemplar condition, the session will examine early recognition, diagnostic pathways, care coordination, and opportunities for research using routinely collected data and digital health tools. Participants will collaborate to identify evidence gaps and develop a patient-centred research agenda grounded in everyday primary-care practice.
Medics for Rare Disease is proud to support the Swansea Rare Disease Study Day, hosted alongside Swansea University. This free event brings together clinical experts, patient speakers, and multiple charities and advocacy groups to share knowledge and experiences in the field of rare diseases. The day will feature: * Clinical and patient talks from a […]