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All of the latest news from the CSF Leak Association, as well as coverage of CSF leaks in the media.

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Spotlight on a Volunteer - Claire Secker

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Claire Secker is preparing to run the 2020 London Marathon (now rescheduled to 4th October due to the coronavirus pandemic) to raise funds for our charity. To date, she has already been sponsored to the tune of £1,500.

COVID-19 Information for CSF Leak Sufferers

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This page will be kept under review and amended if/when government or expert guidance is updated.

Last updated: 24 March 2020.

Rare Disease Day 2020

Awareness Events

We had the pleasure of attending the Westminster Reception to celebrate Rare Disease Day. The annual receptions are hosted at the House of Commons in London, the Senedd in Cardiff, and the Scottish…

Intracranial Hypotension Symposium 2020

Medical News
Awareness Events

Linda D'Antona attended this year's Intracranial Hypotension Symposium at Cedars Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles.

2020 London Marathon

Fundraising Events
Association News

When Claire's husband, Russell, recovered from successful surgery for a severe CSF Leak, they knew they wanted to help other sufferers.

A further message from Dr. Susan Iacovou

Association News

At our Annual General Meeting in August the CSF Leak Association Chair, David Baldwin, stepped down and I became Acting Chair. I accepted the role with a huge amount of trepidation, knowing that…

Headache Academy 2019

Awareness Events

The CSF Leak Association was delighted to be invited back to endorse and attend the 2019 Headache Academy at the Royal College of Physicians in London. It was the second specialist teaching weekend on headache disorders organised by Dr Matharu. The foremost headache experts in the country were invited to speak and give case presentations.

First Ever UK Doctors CSF Leak Study Day

Medical News

20th September 2019, The National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery, London This article was kindly submitted by Clare Joy, a Trustee of the CSF Leak Association, who was able to attend the…

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Spotlight on a Volunteer - Russell Secker

Association News

We are delighted to welcome Russell Secker on board as a newly recruited, and much appreciated charity volunteer. His interest in supporting the association originates from his own leaker experience.

Hospital Saturday Fund Grant

Association News

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant by Hospital Saturday Fund to help us develop a new website and resource hub. The new site, which will be developed with industry…


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You can support the mission of the CSF Leak Association in many different ways. If you want to help you can find out how by following the links and deciding which method fits you best. We appreciate any help you are able to give..

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