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The Kilt Ride returns for 2017!

Fundraising Events

Following the success of the inaugural Kilt Ride in 2016, this year's event, organised by Ray Michael (aka 'The Scotorian Biker'), promises to be bigger and better this year! As many of you may…

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Leak Week 2017: Summary

Medical News

The end of February saw the launch of the first ever ‘Leak Week’, a week dedicated to raising awareness of spinal cerebrospinal fluid leaks, running from 26th Feb to 4th March, 2017.

Dr Peter G. Kranz - Interventional Neuro-Radiologist

Medical News

This is part 1 in a 3 part series summarising the three live Q & A sessions which took place during Leak Week, involving three of the world’s leading specialists in CSF Leaks.We wish to express…

Leaker Profile - Chris Plant

Chris shares the story of his CSF leak journey. You can read more patient stories on our patient experience's…

Leaker Profile - Ingrid Syndal

Ingrid shares her story about life with a CSF leak. You can read about more patient stories on our patient experience's…

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Visit to the University Hospital in Freiburg, Germany to see Prof. H. Urbach

Medical News

Sarah Mead talks about her experience of travelling to Germany for treatment in 2015.

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Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Using Non-invasive Technique

Medical News

Our Trustee, Sarah Mead, talks to Dr Robert Marchbanks about non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring.

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Interview with a fundraiser - Rachael Ebeling

Fundraising Events

I am a wife, mother of two and a full time primary school teacher. I was living a normal healthy life until my world came crashing down. After a nasty chesty cough I began to feel worse than I had…

A Message from the Chairman

Welcome to the second edition of ‘Leaker Life’, the quarterly e-newsletter published by the CSF Leak Association. We are a UK charity working to raise the profile of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks…

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Interview with a fundraiser - Valerie McCluskie

Fundraising Events

On Sunday 25th September 2016, Valerie took part in the River Ness 10km run in order to raise money and awareness for the CSF Leak Association. Here she gives us an insight into the event, her…


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