Urticaria Day

About Urticaria Day

Urticaria Day (UDAY) is an opportunity to raise awareness of Urticaria across the world, to help improve the lives of patients and to progress understanding amongst professionals, media and the general public.

Mark your calendars for the 1st of October 2023 and take part in UDAY 2023 by joining or organizing your own UDAY event to help raise awareness across the whole world.

Be creative and share with each other about UDAY, spread the word amongst your friends, family and others. Post your events using the form below on and use social media to make your personal UDAY a success, don’t forget to use the official hashtags #UDAY2023 and #UrticariaDay2023 so everyone can see your contribution!

Urticaria Day 2023 is supported by the URTICARIA NETWORK E.V. (UNEV), the UCARE network and many organizations worldwide that are committed to improving the lives of urticaria patients.

UCARE is here to help.

GA²LEN’s Urticaria Centers of Reference and Excellence (UCARE) has over 160 centers in 43 countries, making it the biggest network of urticaria expert centers worldwide. To find the center nearest to you, please follow this link to our UCARE Center website.

2023 Theme and Key Messages

The theme of UDAY 2023 is ACCESS TO CARE.

Care should be universal and accessible for all.

Living with urticaria can be incredibly challenging, with its unpredictable flare-ups and the impact it can have on our daily lives. It is crucial that everyone affected by this condition has equal access to the care they need to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Care should be timely and appropriate.

Living with urticaria brings its unique set of challenges, and receiving timely and appropriate care is essential for managing this condition effectively. Every person deserves access to prompt medical attention, accurate diagnoses, and tailored treatment plans to alleviate symptoms and enhance their quality of life.

Care should consider everything including mental health and comorbidities.

While urticaria can be debilitating and hard to treat, it is not just a physical disease and can impact our emotional well-being and often intertwines with other health conditions. To provide comprehensive care, it’s crucial to address the mental health aspects and consider comorbidities alongside the management of urticaria.

Care should be affordable.

Living with urticaria can place a significant financial burden on individuals and families, as medical expenses accumulate over time. Access to affordable care is not a luxury but a fundamental right that everyone should have, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Care should include support from your local patient group.

Living with urticaria you can feel lonely. That’s why patient groups play a vital role in providing a nurturing and understanding environment where you can find solace, information, and a sense of belonging. Patient groups are composed of individuals who understand the daily struggles of living with urticaria and can help each other.

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Patient Stories

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Kristen, USA

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Events

Every year, Urticaria Day witnesses a multitude of events taking place worldwide! Explore the activities organized by others, participate, or showcase your own event to inform people about your involvement and encourage their participation!
Below you will find a list of events associated with World Urticaria Day 2023.

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Get involved

Make a difference on Urticaria Day 2023 by actively participating in or organizing a UDAY event. You can also share your personal stories and experiences on social media, amplifying the impact of your contribution. Together, we can create lasting change.

Share the details of your event in this space to have it included in our official event list. Whether you host a small or big gathering, start a local support group, or find unique ways to raise awareness about urticaria, let’s spread the word and make October 1st an unforgettable day!

You can also get involved just by spreading the word about UDAY on your social media channels, websites and other platforms. Simply download our resources and share the campaign with your local community!

Whether you throw a party, start a local self-help group or raise awareness for urticaria in a different way:

Spread the word and make October 1st a memorable day!

Remember to use #UrticariaDay2023 and #UDAY2023

Resources

UDAY resources should be used only on education materials or materials to promote UDAY, and should not be used to promote a company or its products.

Patient Organisations

Here you can find all the patient organisations that we support and support us.

Urticaria Expert Videos

All Things Urticaria Podcast

The All Things Urticaria podcast was launched in 2020 as a collaboration between Medthority and GA2LEN.

The host, Prof. Marcus Maurer, Professor of Dermatology and Allergy at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is joined by his friends and colleagues to discuss research, studies, education, and to promote awareness of urticaria.

Please find below a list of episodes that are of particular interest to patients or the general public.

Episode 18
The Patient Voice

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Episode 48
Patient advocacy and seeing through the patient’s eyes

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Episode 71
The patient perspective

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Urticaria and Daily Life

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About Urticaria Day

Mark your calendars for the 1st of October 2023 and take part in UDAY 2023 by joining or organizing your own UDAY event to help raise awareness across the whole world.

UCARE is here to help.

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2023 Theme and Key Messages

Care should be universal and accessible for all.

Care should be timely and appropriate.

Care should consider everything including mental health and comorbidities.

Care should be affordable.

Care should include support from your local patient group.

Patient Stories

Events

Events

Get involved

Spread the word and make October 1st a memorable day!

Event Details

Resources

Patient Organisations

Here you can find all the patient organisations that we support and support us.

Urticaria Expert Videos

All Things Urticaria Podcast

Urticaria and Daily Life

PRESS RELEASES

Official Partners

Press