Community
The Thalidomide Society
We welcome new members and introduce them to the community.
We support individual and families affected by Thalidomide by providing practical help and advise but community is always seen as the driving force to what we do.
Our Objectives
The Society strives to provide insight and information to anyone seeking to understand the history of thalidomide, contributes to ongoing research and archival material on the drug and supports projects which aim to ensure the impact of thalidomide is never forgotten.
News & Events
Throughout the year we keep our members up to date with the what’s going on in the Thalidomide community,
Volunteering
Living with Thalidomide – Volunteering opportunity.
Living with Thalidomide is a volunteer project that keeps survivor stories alive, raises awareness, and helps make sure a tragedy like this never happens again. By participating in this volunteer opportunity, you will share real experiences, engage with communities, support events, and raise awareness about the lasting impact of Thalidomide and the importance of safe medical practices. If you’d like to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Connecting
The Thalidomide Society’s AGM brings trustees and members together each year to review progress, make key decisions, and discuss future plans. Trustees share updates, members can ask questions, annual accounts are reviewed, and the Board votes on the Chair and Vice Chair appointments.
The Society’s conferences also bring trustees, members, beneficiaries, and supporters together in a relaxed, welcoming setting to share experiences, learn from one another, and strengthen connections.
For beneficiaries, conferences offer a valuable chance to hear about the charity’s work, join relevant discussions, reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people, and enjoy informal social activities such as shared meals and music.