Become a member

Become a member

Myositis UK is a membership organisation. If you live in the UK, you can sign up to become a member for free.

We understand that myositis can be a severely disabling condition and financially stressful, which is why membership is free to UK residents.

As a member you can enjoy:

• Future mailings (newsletters and flyers) by post or email.
• Opportunities to participate in research (when projects allow).
• Attendance at our annual meeting (held in the summer).
• Access to a benefits advisor.
• Free Teddy-Bo Book and Bear (juvenile dermatomyositis only).

Please email us at msg@myositis.org.uk to request a joining pack. In your email, please include:

• Title
• Name
• Address
• Email
• Telephone number
• Whether you have myositis OR are a friend or relative of someone who has myositis OR are a medical professional OR other.
• If applicable, which type of myositis do you have/does your friend or relative have?

After we receive your email, you will receive a joining pack in the post with details on how to become a full member.

Email mailing list

If you are based overseas or would just like receive our email mailings (newsletter and flyer), you are welcome to join our mailing list.

Please email msg@myositis.org.uk with your:

• First name
• Last name
• Email address
• From time to time we may have additional information or news specifically relevant to your country of residence or the particular type of myositis you are interested in. Let us know if you’d like to opt in to receive this.

If you are a medical professional and would prefer to receive postal mailings instead, please contact us directly.