The next BPA Autumn Conference is being held at the Holiday Inn – CARDIFF North M4 (Jct. 32), Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LH, on Saturday 7th October 2017 (09.30 – 16.15).

The programme is yet to be fully finalised, but will include both doctor and patient talks (as well as our brief AGM). There will be updates from Clinuvel and Alnylam (Clinuvel have developed a treatment for EPP and Alnylam are developing one for acute porphyrias), as well as patient experience talks on both acute and skin porphyrias. There will be plenty of opportunities to speak with other patients and members.

The Autumn Conference is free to attend, however booking is essential. If you would be interested in attending, please forward the names of anyone wishing to come with you to sue.burrell@porphyria.org.uk or liz.gill@porphyria.org.uk or call 0300 30 200 30 to confirm your attendance.  Please see the information pack for more details.

Travel bursary: The BPA do have some funds to help support people to attend meetings. If you would like to apply for funding please get in touch (funding available up to: £50.00 for travel and £50.00 for hotels).