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Health, inclusion and innovation for people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis.
Patron: His Majesty King Charles III

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The 'New Face for Leprosy' exhibition opens today at the beautiful Wells Cathedral! 📸 Full details about the exhibition and entry to the cathedral can be found here: lepra.org.uk/events/a-new-f…

The 'New Face for Leprosy' exhibition opens today at the beautiful Wells Cathedral! 📸

Full details about the exhibition and entry to the cathedral can be found here: lepra.org.uk/events/a-new-f…
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#OnThisDay in 1999, Lepra's Blue Peter Health & Research Centre (BPHRC) was officially opened. The centre was established following a highly successful 1996 campaign of the children’s BBC television programme Blue Peter CBBC Read more: ow.ly/Opcv50UjN9W LEPRA Society

#OnThisDay in 1999, <a href="/LepraUK/">Lepra</a>'s Blue Peter Health &amp; Research Centre (BPHRC) was officially opened. The centre was established following a highly successful 1996 campaign of the children’s BBC television programme Blue Peter <a href="/cbbc/">CBBC</a> 
Read more: ow.ly/Opcv50UjN9W

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Neelam was diagnosed with leprosy 4 years ago & began multidrug therapy (MDT). As she was unable to complete the course, painful ulcers developed on her feet. Her journey toward recovery began when she was referred to a Self-Support Group (SSG). Read more: lepra.org.uk/real-life-stor…

Neelam was diagnosed with leprosy 4 years ago &amp; began multidrug therapy (MDT). As she was unable to complete the course, painful ulcers developed on her feet. Her journey toward recovery began when she was referred to a Self-Support Group (SSG). Read more: lepra.org.uk/real-life-stor…
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Planning for the future is important. If you haven’t yet made a Will, or would like to update your existing one, Lepra offers a free Will writing service with partners, the National Free Wills Network: ow.ly/e3XJ50Uk5R4 📷 Tom Bradley #WillWriting #FreeWillService

Planning for the future is important. If you haven’t yet made a Will, or would like to update your existing one, Lepra offers a free Will writing service with partners, the National Free Wills Network: ow.ly/e3XJ50Uk5R4

📷 <a href="/tombradleyphoto/">Tom Bradley</a>

 #WillWriting #FreeWillService
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Cycle challenges are back for 2025! 🚴‍♀️ Etape Caledonia 11 May: lepra.org.uk/events/etape-c… Tour of Pembrokeshire 24 May: lepra.org.uk/events/tour-of… Ride Reigate 13 July: lepra.org.uk/events/ride-re… Book your place with #TeamLepra today! #CycleChallenges #CyclingCommunity

Cycle challenges are back for 2025! 🚴‍♀️

Etape Caledonia 11 May: lepra.org.uk/events/etape-c…

Tour of Pembrokeshire 24 May: lepra.org.uk/events/tour-of…

Ride Reigate 13 July: lepra.org.uk/events/ride-re…

Book your place with #TeamLepra today!

#CycleChallenges #CyclingCommunity
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Last Friday saw the New Face for Leprosy exhibition open at @LMU_Uniklinikum as a permanent display. The opening event providing much discussion and connection. Find out more about the New Face for Leprosy: lepra.org.uk/events/host-a-… 📷 @LMU_Uniklinikum Tom Bradley

Last Friday saw the New Face for Leprosy exhibition open at @LMU_Uniklinikum as a permanent display. The opening event providing much discussion and connection. Find out more about the New Face for Leprosy: lepra.org.uk/events/host-a-…

📷 @LMU_Uniklinikum <a href="/tombradleyphoto/">Tom Bradley</a>
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🌟Our match-funding appeal £1 from you, we get 2 is back🌟 With your help this winter, we can support twice as many people to overcome the physical, social, emotional & financial impact of leprosy & LF. lepra.org.uk/appeals #MatchFunding #Appeal #SocialGood #WinterGiving

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Wishing all our followers and supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support this year. lepra.org.uk/uploads/Lepra_…

Wishing all our followers and supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support this year. 

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Get ahead of the New Year's Day rush and register for a challenge event in 2025! Run, swim, cycle or skydive - the choice is yours. Book your place today: lepra.org.uk/events/categor… #ChallengeEvent #RunForACause #2025Challenge #CycleForCharity #SwimChallenge #Fundraise

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Over the past 12 months, as we marked our centenary, we've been deeply touched by the kindness & generosity our supporters have shown to our cause. We are truly grateful for your incredible support. Happy New Year from all the Lepra team 🎉

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What will you achieve in 2025? 🚴‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️🏊‍♀️ Take on a challenge event with #TeamLepra and be the change, helping us transform the lives of people affected by leprosy & LF. Sign up today: lepra.org.uk/events/categor… #HealthForAll #FitnessGoals2025 #Running #Swimming #Cycling

What will you achieve in 2025? 🚴‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️🏊‍♀️

Take on a challenge event with #TeamLepra and be the change, helping us transform the lives of people affected by leprosy &amp; LF. Sign up today: lepra.org.uk/events/categor…

#HealthForAll #FitnessGoals2025 #Running #Swimming #Cycling
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Listen to Md. Waheduzzaman Polu as he speaks about the importance of a community-led approach in the creation of sustainable healthcare for people affected by leprosy & lymphatic filariasis. youtu.be/XrdqRoZe9MI #heath #podcast #bangladesh #GlobalHealth #CommunityLed

Listen to Md. Waheduzzaman Polu as he speaks about the importance of a community-led approach in the creation of sustainable healthcare for people affected by leprosy &amp; lymphatic filariasis.

youtu.be/XrdqRoZe9MI

#heath #podcast #bangladesh #GlobalHealth #CommunityLed
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Have you read the latest edition of Lepra News? Prasant Kumar Naik, Chief Executive LEPRA Society, discusses how footwear is changing the lives of thousands of the world's most vulnerable people. Read Lepra News Winter 2024: lepra.org.uk/news/article/l…

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📢 Follow all the latest updates from Lepra UK on Bluesky and Threads: Bluesky: Lepra.bsky.social Threads: threads.net/@leprauk Why not pop over there and follow us! LEPRA Society 📷 Tom Bradley

📢 Follow all the latest updates from Lepra UK on Bluesky and Threads:

Bluesky: <a href="/leprauk/">Lepra</a>.bsky.social
Threads: threads.net/@leprauk

Why not pop over there and follow us! 

<a href="/LEPRA_Society/">LEPRA Society</a>

📷 <a href="/tombradleyphoto/">Tom Bradley</a>
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Lepra’s person-centred approach runs through every area of our work. Our holistic programmes aim to sustain positive wellbeing, lessening the impact of a diagnosis & providing better outcomes for recovery. lepra.org.uk/what-we-do/per… 📷Tom Bradley

Lepra’s person-centred approach runs through every area of our work. Our holistic programmes aim to sustain positive wellbeing, lessening the impact of a diagnosis &amp; providing better outcomes for recovery.

lepra.org.uk/what-we-do/per…

📷<a href="/tombradleyphoto/">Tom Bradley</a>
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World Leprosy Day takes place on the last Sunday of January - a day dedicated to raising awareness of the ongoing impact of leprosy on some of the world's most vulnerable communities. Find out about World Leprosy Day ⤵ youtu.be/iuTZbjOAKv0

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In 2012, Astan noticed patches appearing on his body. He spent a large amount of money on traditional treatments but these proved futile. The patches didn’t itch or hurt but he experienced numbness & lost strength in his arms & legs. Read Astan's story: lepra.org.uk/real-life-stor…

In 2012, Astan noticed patches appearing on his body. He spent a large amount of money on traditional treatments but these proved futile. The patches didn’t itch or hurt but he experienced numbness &amp; lost strength in his arms &amp; legs.  Read Astan's story: lepra.org.uk/real-life-stor…
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Leprosy Review is an #openaccess peer-reviewed journal focusing on all aspects of leprosy research. The aim of the journal is to contribute to a better understanding of #leprosy which underpins many of the approaches to treatment today. leprosyreview.org #GlobalHealth

Leprosy Review is an #openaccess peer-reviewed journal focusing on all aspects of leprosy research. The aim of the journal is to contribute to a better understanding of #leprosy which underpins many of the approaches to treatment today. leprosyreview.org

 #GlobalHealth