As Vasculitis Awareness Month draws to a close I now post the third of three articles/posts to help promote awareness of this rare, complex and little understood auto-immune disease.

As someone who has represented countless clients in employment law and equality cases over many years this is a topic that is of particular interest to me from the workplace perspective, not just because of the substantive issues arising but also from the point of view of access to justice.

Disabling Barriers Scotland - a new disability initiative for the legal profession in Scotland.

Every so often one comes across an initiative that is bound to make a difference for the better.

Today is Rare Disease Day - The objective of it is to raise awareness among the public and policymakers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.

Fresh, new airs - “Mr Mackay’s presentation was sublime. I found his comments on humility and having compassion particularly relevant. It¹s always important to pause and reflect on why we do what we do. An inspirational and compellingly candid speaker ­ the best I have heard. I thank him.”