Ways to fundraise

Giving it up for the HMSA

Fancy giving something up for October? Read more

Donate your commute.

Are you saving on petrol, or bus fares with the changes to your usual routine? We could use the extra cash! Read more

Perform for the HMSA

Throwing a virtual benefit show? Read more

COVID Swear box

Lockdown can be intense, so if you're finding the air is turning a little blue, get yourself a money box and turn your tongue to raising funds... Read more

The great COVID clearout

Extending your #BigSpringClean this year? Rehome your unwanted clutter and stay out of the queue for the tip! Read more

Out of the office donation

Slip a link to one of our appeals into your out of office... Read more

Run a larger event

Like a bake sale, craft fair etc. Read more

Recycle old jewellery and watches

Donate old mobiles, gadgets and cameras

Create a birthday fundraiser on Facebook

Response to BSR statement March 4th 2020

We are aware of the BSR statement and have prepared a response detailing our position on the subject.

What are hypermobility syndromes?

Hypermobility syndromes is an umbrella term for a number of complex heritable disorders of the connective tissue (HDCTs) which feature among a diverse constellation of symptoms, some hypermobility in some or all of the musculoskeletal system.

"New study confirms systemic nature of hypermobility syndromes, that late diagnosis is common and associated with negative health outcomes."

This long awaited and eagerly anticipated paper has been published today on BMJ Open. Authors of this study are Joanne C Demmler, Mark D Atkinson, Emma J Reinhold, Ernest Choy, Ronan A Lyons, Sinead T Brophy.

HMSAware - Marfan syndrome, EDS is not the only 'fruit' of the hypermobility family tree

There's more to connective tissue disorders than EDS - Marfan patients often feel aggrieved that they (and others) are left out of the hypermobility conversation which is largely dominated by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. #HMSAware

Hypermobility Syndromes Association COVID19 collated resources, regularly updated.

Reliable and credible information on Coronavirus for people with hypermobility related health issues, a collation of solid advice from International, European and UK organisations dealing with associated conditions.

HSD: Symptoms

A short overview of common symptoms of hypermobility spectrum disorder

HSD: Diagnostic Criteria

The diagnostic criteria for hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD)

Hormones and Hypermobility

How various hormones interact with hypermobility, including why symptoms may worsen around menstruation and things to consider regarding hormonal contraceptives.

What is the Beighton Score?

A brief summary of the beighton scale, it's uses and limitations.

HMSAware - HMSAnonQ, FAQ and the big question...

During the 2018 HMSAware campaign we took questions from the public and formulated them into an FAQ, with an Anonymous Question on the Wednesday evening, taking a look at that perennial question of whether or not hypermobility related health problems are rare. It is reproduced below, with an update taking into account more recent UK based research.