International Rare Disease Day - 28 February 2009

UK Events in Support of Rare Disease Day 2009

This year in the UK, Rare Disease UK and the Genetic Interest Group organised activities around International Rare Disease Day, which was on the 28th February. Three parliamentary receptions to raise the profile of rare diseases and to campaign for the development of a National Plan took place in London, Cardiff and Edinburgh.

For more information and to see Photos of the Events please follow the links below:

1.) House of Commons - 25th February, 2009

2.) Welsh Assembly - 3rd March, 2009

3.) Scottish Parliament - 3rd March, 2009