What is Narcolepsy UK?
Narcolepsy UK (Registered Charity No. 326361) is an association of people with narcolepsy, their relatives and others interested in improving their lot. Its registered objects are the benefit, relief and aid of persons suffering from narcolepsy.
Its aims are:
- To promote awareness of narcolepsy and provide authoritative information about it to narcoleptics, to the medical profession and to the public.
- To support the establishment of local self-help groups in which narcoleptics can exchange experience and provide mutual support.
- To press for the recognition of narcolepsy as a disability by the social services.
- To encourage research into the causes and treatment of narcolepsy.
- To co-operate with narcolepsy associations overseas to further these aims.
A newsletter (Catnap) is published up to 4 times a year reporting developments from home and abroad with articles and correspondence.
Annual Subscription: UK & Europe £10; Outside Europe £15; (payable in sterling). UK members are asked to pay by standing order if possible. Membership is confidential if so desired.
To join Narcolepsy UK or renew your membership (if not using standing order) please download and print the Application Forms. The Narcolepsy UK membership application form can also be used to purchase Narcolepsy UK publications.
The organisation is managed by volunteers from among the members and has only one part-time paid member of staff. The Association receives no major funding from the health authorities and depends on donations from individuals.
Registered address (also for any membership applications, enquiries and general correspondence):
Narcolepsy UK
PO Box 13842
Penicuik
EH26 8WX
Tel: 0845 450 0394
Fax: 0870 777 3039
Email:
info@narcolepsy.org.uk
If you want to make a donation, then click here, alternatively, send a cheque payable to Narcolepsy UK to the address above or email us direct here. Many thanks.
Membership Forms and literature requests.