Information • Support • Help
About Us
We provide support to sufferers from PMR and GCA within Scotland. We run a Helpline, Support Groups, provide information packs and a regular newsletter to patients, families and friends
Charity name
PMR-GCA Scotland
a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Scottish Charity No: SC051207
Read the PMR-GCA Constitution here
Originally granted Charitable Status by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) in February 2007.
Our trustees are:
Applications to become a trustee are always welcome.
Annual Report for 2025 is here
Annual Report for 2024 is here
Annual Report for 2023 is here
Annual Report for 2022 is here
Annual Report for 2021 is here
The aim of the charity
The aim of the Charity is to provide support for people who have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and/or Giant Cell Arteritis, their relatives and carers by:
- offering a point of contact for people who have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and/or Giant Cell Arteritis and their relatives;
- staying in communication with people coping with PMR and/or GCA who are unable to attend the meetings;
- helping members to keep abreast of current thinking and management of PMR and GCA;
- raising awareness of PMR and GCA;
- promoting research.
Helpline
0300 777 5090
The Helpline is open 9.00am to 9.00pm, 7 days a week. If a volunteer is not available when you ring, please leave a short message and they will return your call