Graeme Souness and Team DEBRA to take on new challenge to BE the difference for EB

DEBRA UK Vice President Graeme Souness CBE and Team DEBRA are back this September with another epic challenge to ‘BE the difference for EB. Read more

Scott Brown becomes an ambassador for DEBRA UK

We are delighted to be able to count on the support of Scott Brown, the former Scotland international and Celtic FC midfielder as an official DEBRA UK Ambassador. Read more

DEBRA Quarterly Update 2024 Q2

An update from our board of trustees, including key activities undertaken in the second quarter of 2024, and the progress we are making to BE the difference for EB. Read more

DEBRA UK launches EB simplex (EBS) Impact Report

Our EBS Impact Report summarises the many ways in which we support people with EBS today and the research projects we’re currently funding that could directly benefit the EBS community. Read more

DEBRA UK staff attend British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) Annual Meeting

DEBRA UK Director of Research, Dr Sagair Hussain, and Director of Member Services, Claire Mather both attended the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) Annual Meeting in Manchester last week. Read more

Filsuvez® accepted for use by NHS Scotland for EB patients

We were delighted to receive confirmation today (Monday 8th July) that Filsuvez® has been accepted for use by NHS Scotland for EB patients aged 6 months and older. Read more

You can BE the difference in our government campaigning

Now is a good opportunity to get your MP/MS/MSP's attention and ensure they are aware of EB and the challenges that people living with all types of EB face daily. Read more

DEBRA UK's Annual Report and Accounts for 2023

Find out more about the impact we had in 2023, how we raised money, and what activities we spent money on in support of the UK EB community. Read more

Fundraising heroes June 2024!

We're lucky enough to have a group of wonderful supporters who help us raise awareness and funds for people living with EB. Here are just a few of our most recent fundraising heroes! Read more

DEBRA UK Vice President, Graeme Souness awarded a CBE

We are delighted to hear that DEBRA UK Vice President, Graeme Souness has been awarded a CBE in His Majesty the King’s birthday honours list. Read more

Help advocate for EB this general election 2024

To help guide any conversations you may have with election candidates in your constituency, we have listed our key local government asks for the general election on Thursday 4 July 2024. Read more

DEBRA UK clay pigeon challenge raises over £35,000 towards BE the difference for EB appeal

17 teams took part in our seventh team flurry sporting challenge on 23 May at the E.J. Churchill Shooting Grounds. Read more

DEBRA UK welcomes members to annual Members’ Weekend

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Members' Weekend 2024! It was a wonderful event and a great opportunity for our members to connect with others in the EB community. Read more

DEBRA UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

DEBRA UK is delighted to be an official sponsor of the Burma Skincare Initiative Spirit of Partnership Garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Read more

DEBRA opens new shop in Kirkintilloch

This lunchtime (Friday 17th May) we were excited to open a brand-new store in Kirkintilloch. Read more

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO meets more DEBRA UK members at the Beaumont Hotel

On Wednesday 8th May, DEBRA Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO met more DEBRA UK members during an afternoon reception at The Beaumont Hotel in London. Read more

Glamour and golf: April’s fundraising in Scotland

April was a busy month in Scotland for the fundraising team as we held two events for our BE the difference for EB appeal! Read more

DEBRA UK opens two new charity shops

We are back in Saltcoats and delighted to say hello in Trowbridge! Read more

Fundraising heroes April 2024!

We're lucky enough to have a group of wonderful supporters who help us raise awareness and funds for people living with EB. Here are just a few of our most recent fundraising heroes! Read more

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO meets DEBRA UK members and supporters at Edinburgh reception

Last Friday (26th April) our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO met with DEBRA UK members and supporters at an afternoon reception held at Greyfriars Hall part of the Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh. Read more

Craig Hamilton to walk Hadrian's Wall barefoot for nephew, Harry, who lives with EB

Craig Hamilton is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge on May 18th, as he sets out to walk the entire 84-mile length of Hadrian's Wall, barefoot. Read more

DEBRA UK holds panel discussion at the LifeArc Translational Science Summit

DEBRA UK member and ambassador, Lucy Beall Lott, Vice President, Graeme Souness, CEO, Tony Byrne, and Director of Research, Dr Sagair Hussain, held a panel discussion at the LifeArc Translational Science Summit at the Business Design Centre in London. Read more