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AMR Action UK

The scientist and broadcaster Dr Adam Rutherford makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of AMR Action UK.

The scientist and broadcaster Dr Adam Rutherford makes the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of AMR Action UK.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0755 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘AMR Action UK’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘AMR Action UK’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 1157884. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://amr-action-uk.org/
*The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Anna Bailey

3 minutes

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Sunday 07:54
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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AMR Action UK

, formerly Antibiotics Research UK, is a UK charity dedicated to helping people affected by antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines like antibiotics.  AMR Action UK also advocates for changes in prevention and treatment to save lives and reduce long-term harm to patients.

Kelly’s battle with AMR

Kelly’s battle with AMR
Kelly had a urinary infection that could not be treated by the antibiotics she had been given because the bacteria were resistant to them.  She ended up in intensive care fighting for her life due to AMR.

Support from AMR Action UK’s help-line

Support from AMR Action UK’s help-line
The charity supported Kelly through her recovery and ongoing flare-ups. It also gave her crucial advice to push for the right treatment. Every year it helps people navigate health systems, and commissions research to help prevent harm from AMR.

Helping people get the right antibiotics, first time

Helping people get the right antibiotics, first time
AMR Action UK also campaigns for policy and practice changes. This includes the availability of diagnostic testing in GP surgeries that takes the guesswork out of antibiotic prescribing, ensuring patients get the right antibiotic, first time.

Broadcasts

  • Sunday 07:54
    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
  • Sunday 21:25
    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
  • Thu 25 Sep 2025 15:27
    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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Related Links

  • (amr-action-uk.org)
  • (www.facebook.com)