News - ALD

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Our Children’s Book for ALD

February 2023

Available to order We have created a Children’s Book to support the siblings of children diagnosed with childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CCALD). The primary goal is to support children and their families to build emotional resilience, and openness to talk and ask questions about a diagnosis of CCALD.

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ITV Anglia News Story

January 2023

Our Support Services Manager, Karen, talks to Anglia News We are very proud of our Support Services Manager, Karen, who was featured on ITV Anglia News on Friday. She shared her story about how ALD has affected her family and discussed the vital need for newborn screening for ALD.

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Newborn ALD Screening Study

November 2022

Summary Report Available to View Our study involved both a survey and individual interviews to capture attitudes and opinions about whether ALD should be included as part of the newborn screening programme.

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ALD Conference

November 2022

ALD Connect 2022 Annual Meeting and Patient Learning Academy ALD Connect are holding their 2022 Annual Meeting and Patient Learning Academy on Friday 11th, and Saturday 12th November!

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Bluebird Bio’s Gene Therapies

October 2022

Resource for patients and families residing outside of the US Bluebird Bio have created a short resource that aims to answer questions about bluebird’s gene therapies for patients and families residing outside of the US.

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