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(1/12/2010) - LTCAS Welfare Reform Concerns You may well be aware of the changes being made to welfare benefits, including a pilot in Aberdeen to reassess people who currently receive Incapacity Benefit or Employment Support Allowance. People who are found to be capable of work will be moved to Job Seekers Allowance which, for some people, will mean a reduction of around £25 a week in their benefit. Read More... |
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(25/11/2010) - Working Dinner in Holyrood PSALV, Psoriasis Scotland, the charity, for all with skin and joint psoriasis, held a working dinner in Holyrood to mark the launch of the first ever Scottish Sign Nhs clinical guideline for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, on Wednesday 17th, attended by over 55 people. Read More... |
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(9/11/2010) - Showcase Self Management Events SCOTLANDS PSORIASIS CHARITY, PSALV meet deputy 1ST Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the LTCAS Self Management week, 5th October. Read More... |
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(29/10/2010) - New SIGN guideline is “missing link” for improved care for patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis The authors of a groundbreaking guideline on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis published today (Friday) believe that it is the “missing link” that will bring about improved diagnosis and treatment by GPs in primary care. The guideline also emphasises that greater co-ordination in the care delivered by dermatologists and rheumatologists can result in much improved outcomes for patients. Read full press release View Guidelines Scotsman Article British Medical Journal Article |
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(10/10/2010) - SIGN 121 Diagnosis and management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in adults read details |
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(10/10/2010) - The United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/uploaded_files/publications/uncrpdguide.pdf |
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(4/10/2010) - Embarrassing Illnesses - Psoriasis watch video on YouTube |
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(24/9/2010) - Supplements for osteoarthritis 'do not work' Two popular supplements taken to combat joint pain do not work, a study says. The review of 10 previous trials by Bern University in Switzerland found glucosamine and chondroitin did not have any beneficial effect on osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. Full Story |
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(24/9/2010) - Doctors warn over homeopathic 'vaccines' Homeopaths are offering "alternative vaccinations" which doctors say could leave patients vulnerable to potentially fatal diseases, a BBC investigation has found. Full Story |
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(24/9/2010) - Scots charity responds to golf pro’s
psoriatic arthritis announcement Read PSALV's response |
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(24/9/2010) - MS and arthritis may be linked to lack of sun, say scientists Insufficient exposure to sunshine, resulting in low levels of vitamin D, could play a part in a wide-range of diseases, from multiple sclerosis to rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, some cancers and even dementia, scientists say today. Full Story |
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(24/9/2010) - NEW BBC ONE TV SHOW NEEDS YOU! Are you suffering from a health problem and you’re not sure what it is? Is your condition affecting the way you look, your confidence and your emotional wellbeing? Do you want to know what’s wrong with you and get treatment? Maverick Television, makers of Embarrassing Bodies are producing a brand-new health show for BBC One. Please email us with a detailed description of your health problem, photos, plus your contact details. Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 0207 874 6660 |
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(16/8/2010) - LTCAS Events Two joint Scottish Government/Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland events to help identify the emotional and psychological support needs of people with long term conditions. INVITATION _LETTER.pdf flyer_new2.pdf |
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(16/8/2010) - Phil Mickelson: Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosed at Mayo Clinic Bitten and Bound video Guardian Report Medicinenet Report |
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| Psoriasis Scotland Arthritis Link Volunteers (PSALV) is a Scottish charity (SC034239) |
PSALV receives 3 year Scottish government grant, Scotlands only psoriasis charity has been given the 16b voluntary sector grant, of £4,000 core funds, to enable us to carry on with our work in Scotland.
We are immensely grateful to the Government, but we do need much more funding to carry out all the work we want to do.
So please lend a hand with fundraising for us!
