Antibiotic Research UK Puts People at the Heart of World AMR Awareness Week

Nicola Osmond-Evans Uncategorised

Antibiotic Research UK is focusing on the needs of people affected by AMR, including patients and carers, for World AMR Awareness Week 2023. Themed Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together, the annual week-long initiative, from 18 to 24 November, aims to address the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance and promote collaborative efforts across sectors.

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National Lottery grant for our work in Northern Ireland

Anthony Mitchell Uncategorised

The National Lottery Community Fund has given Antibiotic Research UK a fantastic ‘Awards For All’ grant of £2,982 for our work in Northern Ireland. This generous grant will help us to reach people affected by antibiotic-resistant infections in the country. This could be through the information on our website or via our award-winning Patient Support Service. This grant is hot …

Volunteer event - 28 July

Find out how to become a fabulous volunteer

Anthony Mitchell Uncategorised

Wondering about how to become a volunteer, but not sure where to start? Join our Virtual Volunteer event at 7pm on Wednesday 28 July! We really appreciate everyone who volunteers to help us achieve our vision of a world free from deaths caused by drug-resistant infections. There are different ways you can get involved, such as running a fundraising group, …

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One world’s mighty fight against antibiotic resistance

bowhouse ANTRUK announcements, Uncategorised

This is the final day of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November). In a year where all corners of the globe have been affected by a deadly virus, today’s theme urges unity. We need a united approach to beating drug-resistance. And we join with the World Health Organisation in calling for a whole societal approach to fight against antibiotic resistance. …

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Has hand hygiene had an impact?

bowhouse ANTRUK announcements, Uncategorised

Water, sanitation, and hygiene is the theme of the second day of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020. And we are asking: “Has the importance of good hand hygiene been forgotten and overtaken by the dominance of the need to wear masks?” Good hand hygiene not only stops the spread of COVID-19 it also halts viral infections such as colds and …

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Important lessons from COVID-19 battle for war on Antimicrobial Resistance, says think tank

bowhouse ANTRUK announcements, Uncategorised

If unchecked, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) will “have the same impact on people’s lives and the economy that COVID-19 is having,” according to former Chief Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies. Sally offered her expertise for a new report by the independent think tank, Reform. Whilst the true impact of COVID-19 is not yet fully understood, the pandemic is likely speeding up the …

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Be a superbug busting superhero – from your own home

bowhouse Uncategorised

Whether it be 2.6 miles jogging on the spot or 26 press-ups with the dog on your back, YOU can help us to develop new medicines to prevent deaths from drug-resistance. The loss of the London Marathon and other major fundraising events could have put charities like ours’ in dire straits. But thankfully, organisers of one of the world’s longest-running …

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A view from the front-line

bowhouse ANTRUK announcements, Learn more, Uncategorised

Many of our charity team lead a double-life, and my multi-faceted one (which also includes being an actor) is as a campaigner for the NHS and other health charities. That means I spend time a few hours each month on the stroke ward at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, reading and chatting to patients for that lovely good cause, Interact. Sometimes, …

Reflections on our 2019 Annual Lecture and AGM

Alison Staples Uncategorised

This year our Annual Lecture and AGM was held at the Royal College of Pathologists in the afternoon of Thursday 24 October 2019. The event was the occasion of the charity’s fifth anniversary and this year’s meeting was our best attended ever. We endeavoured to reach out to to all stakeholders, lay people and professionals alike who wanted to learn …

Tea, Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition and Talk by ANTRUK Ambassador David Battie

Alison Staples Uncategorised

We were very pleased to learn that David Battie, the well-known ceramic consultant on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, had put on an exhibition and gave a talk to help raise money for us. David’s exhibition featured many of his personal extensive collection of items associated with non-alcoholic imbibing. The exhibition was held at Tayler and Fletcher, fine art auctioneers based …

Some Recent Amazing Fundraising Events for ANTRUK

Alison Staples Uncategorised

It would be impossible for ANTRUK to carry out its mission of fighting antibiotic resistance without lots of people raising money for us. Here are just a few of the recent events; Frank and Heather organised a concert in Anstey , Leicester which raised an amazing £700. One of the highlights of the concert was Sam Rodwell playing classical guitar accompanied …

Ashley Burgess (Chairman)

ANTRUK Chair Ashley Burgess awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours

Alison Staples Uncategorised

We are delighted to announce that our chairman, Ashley Burgess, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list. The award was made for his services to charity, the RNLI and Business. Ashley is a well known Yorkshire businessman and has been the chair of our charity since its formation in 2014. He has made a number of …