Comedy gig kicks off psoriasis awareness week
16 Jun 2016
A high profile comedy night in Manchester on 19 June will use humour to raise awareness of a serious subject
The event kicks off the biggest ever Psoriasis Shout Out® – a week of events (18-24 June) organised by the University.
Psoriasis affects almost two million people in the UK. In Manchester, that’s around 75,000 – enough to fill Old Trafford football stadium. It is non-contagious and is unique to each patient – there are many different forms of psoriasis and the amount of skin involved can range from tiny patches to extensive body coverage.
However it is more than a simple skin condition; it has a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. Despite being such a common skin condition, it is poorly understood by the general public and, often, by people who have it.
The University's Psoriasis Shout Out initiative organises informative, educational and fun events for people living with the condition, which this year will take place not only in Manchester but also Dublin, London and Newcastle.
Events this year include the comedy night at Manchester’s XS Malarkey (19 June) hosted by the actor, comedian and patient advocate Toby Hadoke in aid of the UK Psoriasis Association, and a Look Good, Feel Good event at Manchester’s Central Library (18 June).
Professor Chris Griffiths, a world-leading psoriasis expert from the University and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust who leads Psoriasis Shout Out, said: “Psoriasis can be life ruining. We aim to get people talking about psoriasis (what it is and what it isn’t) and to bring patients together with professionals working in the field of psoriasis management and research to discuss current research and treatment.”
Further information
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