British Sjögren's Syndrome Association

The British Sjögren's Syndrome Association (BSSA) was founded in 1986, as a registered charity, to raise awareness of the disease and support research into its cause and treatment. A self-help organisation with more than 1800 members, the BSSA is dedicated to providing mutual support and information to individuals affected by this disabling disease.

BSSA aims and objectives are:

• Raise awareness of Sjögren’s Syndrome
• Educate people about the condition
• Support research into its cause and treatment

Benefits of joining the BSSA:

• Providing information and support to those affected by the condition
• Distribute a variety of literature including an informative quarterly magazine
• Operating a national members’ helpline facility
• Hosting regular regional meetings throughout the UK
• Link members through ‘make a friend’ scheme
• Annual medical meeting with talks from consultants and experts in Sjögren’s Syndrome
• Online members forum
• Full access to informative website