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RLS-UK Latest News


BBC Warns of Dangers of Dopamine Agonists
RLS sufferers Phil and Sue appeared on the BBC's Morning Live with Julian Spinks of RLS-UK this Thursday to talk about how impulse...


Call to Action - Mail your MP to support RLS-UK’s Early Day Motion
Mail your MP to support RLS-UK’s Early Day Motion


Good Morning Britain Highlights Risks of Dopamine Agonists
Sue shares her experiences of the side effects of dopamine agonists RLS sufferer Sue appeared with Julian Spinks of RLS-UK this Tuesday...


RLS UK breakthrough as Royal College announce GPs to be trained in treating RLS
Following tireless campaigning by RLS UK we are delighted to announce new NICE clinical advice highlighting the risks of Dopamine...


AASM Review - Dopamine Agonists do more harm than good
New guidance published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine


Andrew Wilson Award 2024 - Dr Mark Buchfuhrer
This year we were delighted to present the Andrew Wilson Award to Dr Mark Buchfuhrer who has helped so many UK RLS sufferers. And we were...


RLS-UK Survey - Dopamine Agonists
A BIG THANK YOU to all 3722 of you who responded to our survey in August. We intend to use the data to galvanise press and parliamentary...


Living with RLS
Released for Restless Legs Awareness Day, RLS sufferers share their experience of living with RLS, as well as the serious side effects of...


Are Dopamine Agonists Responsible for Suicidal Thoughts?
A MailOnline article reports on the side effects of one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for RLS


RLS featured on BBC Programme
Below is the link to a short clip about RLS featured on BBC Morning Live on 8th April 2024. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/GmdDew7LTuqn...
10,000 Euros for Research Scholarship
A sponsorship of €10,000 will be awarded to be freely used to achieve the goals presented in the application. This scholarship aims to...


RLS-UK and Instagram
We are pleased to announce that we have added Instagram to our social media suite of communications. To see our posts on Instagram...


Val's story
As part of a week of action to help raise awareness about RLS Val shares her story in this short video.


International RLS Awareness Day
As part of our week of action this RLS awareness day Lyn shares her story about her experience of life with RLS.


Raising Awareness About RLS
Three courageous women share their stories on these short videos to help RLS-UK raise awareness about what it’s like living with...


RLS-UK Member Walking and Running to raise funds.
Kate says 10 days  to go….48 hour running/walking race In Gloucester August 11th-13th for RLS-UK. If anyone would kindly 1. donate to...


RLS-UK NEW FILM. ROPINIROLE / PRAMIPEXOLE / NEUPRO PATCH
RLS-UK is commissioning a new film by a documentary company called SuperFolk Films. They have worked with other charities, including...


COLEEN NOLAN SPEAKS ABOUT RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME
Coleen Nolan, of the Nolan Sisters and 'Loose Women' has posted a short video on her Instagram account about RLS. Hopefully, it will help...
Kate Condon sets out challenge for better treatment
Those who know Kate, know that she is passionate about the case for more effective treatments for RLS. In particular she sets out the...
RLS - The Common Condition You Have Never Heard Of
'Restless legs syndrome' (RLS) is a condition of the nervous system that, in its most serious form, can be highly debilitating. It is...
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