Pernicious Anaemia Society

We are changing the way Pernicious Anaemia is diagnosed and treated by:

providing information to patients and health professionalsproviding help and support to patients and their familiesengaging in research with the health research communitylobbying decision makersworking hard to change the way in which PA is diagnosedworking hard to change the way PA is treated

Pernicious Anaemia

What is Pernicious Anaemia and what does it do?

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B12 Deficiency and Pernicious Anaemia

What is the difference?

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The Chair's Blog

Read about Martyn Hooper’s experiences as chair of the Society

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Healthcare Professionals

Information to help you and your patients

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Why, what, how: the JLA PA Priority Setting Partnership

by | 28 April, 2021 | Research | 0 Comments

The James Lind Alliance Pernicious Anaemia Priority Setting Partnership, Steering Group and the survey - What's it all about? In recent weeks we’ve been asking you to complete our James Lind Alliance Pernicious Anaemia Priority Setting Partnership Survey. Now, that’s...
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Have Your Say On PA

by | 7 April, 2021 | Pernicious Anaemia, Research | 8 Comments

When the pandemic led to changes in patients’ treatment, we became aware that far too many patients were suffering harm because either their treatment was stopped, or they were told to find an alternative way to treat themselves. Despite ongoing research, there are...
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Long COVID and Pernicious Anaemia

by | 21 January, 2021 | Pernicious Anaemia | 21 Comments

Last Updated: 21 February 2021: You may remember that last month we wrote to the Chief Medical Officers in the UK to point out that the symptoms of Long-Covid were remarkably similar to those of Vitamin B12 Deficiency and that..

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Our Mission

To secure a full and comprehensive review of the way in which Pernicious Anaemia is diagnosed and treated that will lead to more timely diagnoses and better treatment

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Member Support Groups

Do come along and join us, and other other members of the society for a chance to share your experience of living with Pernicious Anaemia in a supportive and friendly environment.

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PAS Just Giving

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Pernicious Anaemia Videos

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Pernicious Anaemia Articles

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Did you know ?

%

Of patients waited 5 years or more for diagnosis

%

Of patients were initially misdiagnosed

%

Of patients are unhappy with their treatment

Become a Member of the Pernicious Anaemia Society

With your help we can continue to do our valuable work, supporting those that need it and campaigning to secure future improvements in detection and treatment of this illness. The more members we have the bigger our voice will be in getting the way in which Pernicious Anaemia is diagnosed and treated thoroughly reviewed. Join us and help us bring about this much needed review.

Our Member Benefits

Your membership fee or donations go towards the running of society, but also help us to fund research projects, awareness campaigns and many other activities.

Access to detailed information about Pernicious Anaemia Access to our Helpline Attend our bi-annual conference at a reduced fee Access to a Local Support Group

Receive our quarterly newsletter Opportunity to participate in research programmes Letter Writing Service Access to our Advocacy Services

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“I have found the PAS invaluable for providing information and support since diagnosis 4 years ago. Because of the PAS I have been able to take control of my condition which has relieved a lot of anxiety and given me the confidence me to treat myself when necessary. This enables me to continue with employment and normal life without the overwhelming fatigue which I previously experienced. I am sincerely grateful to all at the PAS!”

Maggie Cockburn

“My GP had stopped my B12 injections and after an appointment would not agree to restarting them. The support and advise from making contact with the society was invaluable. It was still a fight and letters sent to the practice from myself and the society were not responded to. However, on collecting a repeat prescription for other medication it also contained an ampoule of B12. As I am a nurse I am able to injected myself and so far the prescriptions have continued. So I can only presume that the GP had “given in”! So thanks to everyone, without your help I dread to think what state I would be in.”

Pam Brown

“In 2012-13 the PAS saved my life. After one year off work and a heart operation I was getting worse. In desperation a google search of my symptoms took me to the PAS to discover my symptoms were not a mystery. After self treatment and a further 7 months of recovery I restarted work. I am classed as a success story but have permanent damage which could have been easily avoided. I will always be thankful for the help.”

Mike Lynch

“In November 2014 and June 2016 the Pernicious Anaemia helped me to get my B12 injections reinstated, by providing advise and letters to give to my GP. After providing a letter in early December 2014 my GP reinstated my injections but then withdrew them again. The Pernicious Anaemia Society kindly provided a second letter which resulted in the injections being reinstated. I am very grateful to the Pernicious Anaemia Society for their support and I believe that without their support my injections would have been withdrawn.”

Sandra Denise Green

“It gave me my life back through information, education and links to others with long term experience. It continues to fight for GP recognition for this dreadfully under treated condition. It guided me safely through to self medicating. It without doubt has been a live saver for many.”

Susan Thorne

“Given me the confidence that comes from having expert, informed and impartial information. Knowing that the society is advocating for people with PA in all the important forums. Someone keeping an eye out for new developments in research and treatment.”

Jackie Carpenter

“From the knowledge gained from the society I was able to approach my GP to request more frequent injections, initially on a trial basis.
2. My GP admits she knows very little about the subject and I was able to direct her to the medical presentations of the researchers posted on the site which she found very useful. I am lucky in that she is willing to experiment and learn about pernicious anaemia.
3. I was able to approach a doctor at HO to find out if a physio could prescribe medication to me with my complaint.”

Ruth Brown

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