Mailing List

By joining the Alpha1-UK Mailing List you will be in contact with some 160 affected Alpha patients, and their families, living throughout the UK. We are a friendly group, and between us we have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. There is always someone to help with any worries or queries you might have. If you would like to join us then please click Here Or, if you would like any further information then our Webmaster will be happy to help.

New Alpha1 Support Group Badges
Now Available

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The smart enamel badge, shown above can be obtained from John Doyle at a cost of £1.00 each + £1.50 p&p (for up to 30 badges) The size of the badge is 16mm x 28mm (butterfly fastening) 

Click Here to place an order.


Disclaimer

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.Always consult your own physician or healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

green and purple badge 1Welcome to the alpha-1 uk support group (Est 1997)

Supporting Alphas, their families and carers

Patron: Professor R.A.Stockley MD, D.Sc ., F.R.C.P.

Welcome to the new website of the original UK support group run by alphas for alphas, and backed by the UK's leading medical experts in the field of:

Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Support from fellow Alphas

Understand what being an Alpha means to you

Patients, partners, parents and relatives welcome

Promoting the interests of Alphas in the UK

Offering advice and practical help

Relaying news and helpful information

Treatment and clinical trial reports and articles



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We are a patient group formed by those diagnosed with the genetic condition Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, to help and advise fellow sufferers. If you think we can help  you or your family, then please join our Mailing List

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency finger-prick testing kits are available
free of charge

Click Here for further information

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a1ad guide frontpage a1ad guide frontpageNew Guide to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Could Your Asthma or COPD be Hereditary?

Now available for download

Click Here

Printed version will be available soon

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News Flash

Cochrane study poorly designed, ignores wealth of data,
does disservice to rare disease patients, says Alpha-1 Foundation

Read full article Here

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Spring Newsletter Now Available Click Here

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Annual Social Gathering – Plymouth Sept 2010

Due to popular demand this year’s annual social gathering will again be held in Plymouth on Saturday 11th September, 2010 at the Astor Hotel.

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alpha-1 uk support group is a Partner of the Year of the Lung

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