Psoriasis Association

30/09/2025

We’re all set up at in Harrogate and will be here for the whole 3 days.

Looking forward to chatting with Dermatology nurses, sharing our resources and attending some talks.

Our scalp psoriasis leaflet has already been a big hit!

29/09/2025

Starting from this Wednesday 1st October, Rhiannon will be walking 100 miles during the month to raise money for the Psoriasis Association.

She has previously shared her story about living with psoriasis with us, but she tells us why she's taking on the challenge.

"For more than half of my life, I’ve lived with psoriasis. To many, it looks like “just a skin condition,” but the truth is far from simple. Psoriasis doesn’t just cover your skin it invades every part of your life.

It’s the hidden pain of cracked, bleeding skin that makes clothes unbearable, showers sting, and hugs feel like fire. It’s the emotional toll of carrying a condition that affects confidence, relationships, and even the way you see yourself.

But psoriasis doesn’t stop there. It often leads to bigger battles, like psoriatic arthritis, which can change your whole future. Spending years too embarrassed to show the doctor the spreading psoriasis invading every part of your body. Eventually getting the courage to show them after years and years of it spreading out of control.

The treatments I've tried over the last 7 years themselves can be as brutal as the condition: chemotherapy-based drugs, injections that have left damage to my lungs, and the endless side effects that make you feel ill when all you want is relief.

For seven years and counting, I spent every single week going to the hospital for more treatments. Blood tests every few weeks, x-rays, more tests checking to see what damage the medications were doing to the rest of my body. All of this just for the hope of pain-free skin, of feeling human again.

Now, I’ve set myself a challenge: to walk 100 miles in 31 days, with a torn ligament. Every step will hurt, but every step will represent the silent struggle so many of us face. I’m raising money for the Psoriasis Awareness Association, because awareness matters. Because no one should feel alone in this battle.

This challenge isn’t just about walking. It’s about showing the world what living with psoriasis really means the visible and the invisible, the skin and the soul, the scars inside and out."

Support Rhiannon by donating to her JustGiving page here

Help Rhiannon Herring raise money to support The Psoriasis Association

26/09/2025

We’re all set up in ASDA in Milton Keynes, near the stadium and will be here all day until 4pm.

Come and say hi if you’re around, we’d love to chat to you👋

25/09/2025

Nina will be taking on the Manchester Half Marathon to raise money for the Psoriasis Association.

On her JustGiving page, she shared "Psoriasis is something I never truly understood until it became part of my life. What started as a stressful period and a seemingly simple sore throat ended up triggering something I’d never imagined: psoriasis. I had never heard of it in depth before, and when it hit me, I felt completely lost and confused.

I went from doctor to doctor, trying to understand what was happening to my body. Each visit left me with more questions than answers. Despite my efforts, I never really felt fully heard or understood by the healthcare professionals I turned to. To this day, I still live with psoriasis, and though I've learned to manage it better, the emotional and physical toll it takes is something I continue to navigate.

The hardest part for me has been the effect it’s had on my confidence. There were times when I felt so self-conscious about my skin that I wanted to lock myself away, too embarrassed to face the world. But through it all, my family and friends have been my rock especially my mum and dad.Their amazing support has been the one constant that has kept me going. I truly don’t think I would have made it through this challenging journey without them.

That's why I’m asking for your support today. The Psoriasis Association has been instrumental in raising awareness, providing resources, and supporting those like me who live with this condition every day. Every donation will go towards research, support, and education, helping others understand psoriasis better and improving the lives of those affected.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Your support means the world."

You can support her by donating here https://ow.ly/2t3M50WXnsR

24/09/2025

We'll be in Milton Keynes this Friday between 9am - 4pm!

Our staff will have a stand in the ASDA Superstore located in MK Stadium.

If you're around, we'd love to chat to you 👋

23/09/2025

Support Lily who is running the Chester Marathon to raise funds for the Psoriasis Association! 🎖️

"I’m Lily, and I’ve been living with psoriasis for a couple of years now. The more I talk about it, the more I realise how many others are affected, including people close to me.

On October 5th, I’m running the Chester Marathon to raise money for the Psoriasis Association. Running has never been my thing, even though I keep trying, so this will definitely be a challenge.

Psoriasis is a long-term autoimmune condition that causes patches of skin to become red, flaky, and painful. It affects around 2 million people in the UK.

By raising funds, I hope to help the Psoriasis Association continue providing support, advice, and funding for research into better treatments. If you can, please support my run — every donation helps (and might even help me get up and go for a run)."

We're wishing Lily the best of luck. You can donate to her JustGiving page here https://www.justgiving.com/page/lily-harwood-1

22/09/2025

📢Cocois Ointment Treatment Update📢

We have been informed that both Ointment 40g and 100g tubes are currently out of stock with an estimated return to market of December 2025, rather than Septmber.

Find out more https://ow.ly/qQL450WXmBU

19/09/2025

Chris has previously shared his story of living with psoriasis with us, and now he is taking on the challenge of running the Basingstoke Half Marathon in October. 🏃

Chris said, "I’m raising funds for the Psoriasis Association , and every step I take is in support of those who need it most. Whether you donate £1 or £10, your support will help make a real difference. Please consider sponsoring me — together, we can turn effort into impact!

I know the impact Psoriasis can have on you as I have had it for over 13 years, every little really does help this wonderful charity."

Support Chris and can donate to his JustGiving page here https://ow.ly/NzhZ50WQaqv

18/09/2025

Just some reminders, in case you needed them today 💜

16/09/2025

Show your support this by downloading our Digital Toolkit and posting it to yours or your company's social media pages.

You can find the kit on our website where you can also see our other plans for the week! https://ow.ly/kuSM50WPoFJ

12/09/2025

Do you have a heart condition and live with psoriasis? Your voice matters and we want to hear from you!

We are inviting people who live with both psoriasis and a heart condition (like high blood pressure, heart failure, or irregular heartbeat) to join a focus group to help shape a research study. This will help us to understand the link between skin and heart health and what matters to you.

If you are interested in being part of a Patient and Public Involvement focus group, please contact Dr Oras Alabas, a Research Fellow at BADBIR, via email: oras.alabas@manchester.ac.uk

11/09/2025

Topical Vitamin D treatments are often one of the first topical treatments to be prescribed to people with psoriasis.

These treatments are not the same as Vitamin D supplements that you might take orally in tablet or liquid form.

Find out more on our website https://ow.ly/MVR650WMHqR