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 […]
Join Central and South Genomics for an insightful webinar in recognition of Rare Disease Day, where they will bring together patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers to explore the latest in patient advocacy, genomics and rare disease. This event is for everyone, whether you're from a healthcare background, have been affected by a rare disease, or […]
Rare Disease Day 2026 is your chance to stand with the 3.5 million people in the UK living with a rare disease, and to take one small action that can make a big difference. Since 2022, Medics for Rare Disease has invited healthcare professionals (HCPs), medical students and supporters to #ShowYourStripes by wearing stripy socks […]
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.
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