Remind patients to carry their emergency card for Addison’s disease

After coroners' reports, GPs are asked to remind patients with Addison's disease to carry their Steroid Emergency Card.

NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin item

Remind patients to carry their emergency card for Addison’s disease

Published 16 April 2026 · CQC, regulation & governance, Prescribing & medicines

← NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 16 April 2026

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In brief After coroners' reports, GPs are asked to remind patients with Addison's disease to carry their Steroid Emergency Card.

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From NHS England’s Primary Care Bulletin, issue 385, 16 April 2026. Headline is NHS England’s; summary by BLMC. The full bulletin is also published on patient.info.