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About Gaucher

Gaucher Disease is an autosomal recessive disease and the most common Lysosomal Storage Disorder. It is caused by deficiency of a specific enzyme in the body, caused by a genetic mutation received from both parents.

Research into the disease

The Association encourages and promotes scientific and medical research into Gaucher disease. Our aim is to improve therapeutic approaches and to ensure all such recognises the centrality of the Gaucher patient.

About Gauchers Association

The Gauchers Association provides support and advice to patients and their families, supports research, and provides educational opportunities to healthcare professionals to increase the knowledge of Gaucher Disease.

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Season's Greetings 2020

The office will be closed from 4pm on Friday 18th December 2020 and will reopen on Monday 4th January 2021 at 9am The Gauchers Association would li...

16 December 2020


September News Bulletin

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25 September 2020


July 2020 News Bulletin

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24 July 2020


UK LSD Collaborative Survey 2020

If you or your family member(s) receive care and services linked to an ultra-rare disease, such as Gaucher disease, we need your help. To support c...

10 July 2020


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