As the leading UK and Ireland charity dedicated to aortic dissection, we are calling on the thousands of people who have joined our community to participate in a vital research effort. We are proud to be a partner in the King’s College research priorities for...
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Wallace, Lord Wallace of Tankerness, who died in Edinburgh on 29th January 2026 following complications from surgery. A senior political figure and a dedicated public servant, Jim played a significant role in...
The NHS faces unprecedented financial and operational pressures linked to the cost of avoidable harm. The government’s liability for medical negligence now stands at £58.2 billion, second only to the cost of decommissioning the UK’s ageing nuclear power stations. In...
As we gather with loved ones and celebrate this festive season, we take a moment to reflect. For many affected by aortic dissection, this season is deeply emotional. It is a time of love and memory. It is also a time to look ahead with quiet strength. This year, we...
This week, the charity contributed to the 2025 ACCESS Autumn Clinical Development Day in London. A day which brought together leading clinicians from across the capital, emergency physicians, anaesthetists, intensivists, paramedics and transfer teams. ACCESS, the...
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