Select topic…AllAbout NRASApni Jung info for South Asian communityCommunityCOVID-19Diagnosis and MonitoringDiet and ExerciseEventsFamily PlanningFundraisingHealthcare professionalsOther ConditionsResearchSelf-managementSymptoms and CausesTreatmentWork and BenefitsSort byNewest – OldestOldest – Newest News, 09 Apr NRAS to launch results of Welsh Survey on IA NRAS to launch the results of their Survey of people with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) across Wales, collecting data about the patient experience of accessing rheumatology services in 2024. Join NRAS’ CEO, Peter Foxton, from 12.00 -12.45 on Tuesday 22nd April – guest speakers, Ailsa Bosworth MBE, NRAS’ National Patient Champion, Dr Ceril Rhys-Dillon, Consultant Rheumatologist […] News, 31 Mar Disability benefits cuts announced in the Spring Statement Following the news last week that benefits related to disability would be affected by cuts, we have learnt more from the publication of the government’s Green Paper “Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working” and information including within the Spring Statement and other impact assessments on what these changes are going […] News, 20 Mar NRAS’ response to the Government’s proposal on benefits changes A statement by Peter Foxton, CEO of NRAS, in response to the government’s proposals and updates in respect of benefit cuts contained in the Government’s Green Paper – Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working. News, 13 Mar Bridging the gaps – A comprehensive plan for RA and menopause care RA affects three times more women than men. In late 2023, we worked with healthcare professionals around the country to create and distribute to women with RA a survey of their experiences of perimenopause (the early stages, when symptoms start but before periods stop) and menopause. Many people with RA report changes in their symptoms […] News, 20 Feb NHS Elective Recovery Plan The NHS has responded to the Government’s plan to tackle the vast waiting list crisis: to reduce the waiting list back to the minimum target of 18 weeks and have set out a plan to achieve this target. It is widely known that public satisfaction of the NHS is the lowest it has been […] News, 19 Feb Key Findings from the NCEPOD ‘Joint Care?’ Report, and the Path Forward The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) has recently published its report, “Joint Care?”, examining the quality of care provided to children and young adults with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in the UK. As an organisation dedicated to supporting those affected by JIA and AJIA, we acknowledge the critical findings and recommendations […] News, 22 Jan NRAS’ response to the 10 Year Health Plan In November 2024, Peter, NRAS’ CEO, wrote a blog confirming the steps that NRAS were taking as a charity to respond and engage with the ongoing public consultation about the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. We have continued to encourage everyone to engage with the consultation platform and be a part of the process. As […] News, 20 Jan New ‘Stress Matters’ Booklet now available to order! New ‘Stress Matters’ Booklet now available to order! NRAS is pleased to announce the launch of our new Stress Matters booklet. This follows our report by the same name, which covered the results of our survey, exploring patient experiences of stress in relation to their inflammatory arthritis (IA). Stress Matters explores what the findings of […] News, 10 Jan Shaping NRAS’ Three Year Plan; Our Survey Findings The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is gearing up to launch its new three-year strategy in 2025. To make sure this strategy truly reflects the needs and aspirations of those it serves, NRAS teamed up with TwoCan Associates to conduct an insightful survey. By gathering the invaluable perspectives of people living with RA and JIA, […] News, 16 Dec Advice on the risk of listeria from smoked and cured fish Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA), are reiterating advice to higher-risk consumers on the risks of listeria associated with eating cold-smoked, and cured fish. This is with the festive season approaching, and an expected rise in the consumption of smoked fish products. It is important to be aware of the foods that can […] 1 2 3 … 12 Next Page
News, 09 Apr NRAS to launch results of Welsh Survey on IA NRAS to launch the results of their Survey of people with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) across Wales, collecting data about the patient experience of accessing rheumatology services in 2024. Join NRAS’ CEO, Peter Foxton, from 12.00 -12.45 on Tuesday 22nd April – guest speakers, Ailsa Bosworth MBE, NRAS’ National Patient Champion, Dr Ceril Rhys-Dillon, Consultant Rheumatologist […]
News, 31 Mar Disability benefits cuts announced in the Spring Statement Following the news last week that benefits related to disability would be affected by cuts, we have learnt more from the publication of the government’s Green Paper “Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working” and information including within the Spring Statement and other impact assessments on what these changes are going […]
News, 20 Mar NRAS’ response to the Government’s proposal on benefits changes A statement by Peter Foxton, CEO of NRAS, in response to the government’s proposals and updates in respect of benefit cuts contained in the Government’s Green Paper – Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working.
News, 13 Mar Bridging the gaps – A comprehensive plan for RA and menopause care RA affects three times more women than men. In late 2023, we worked with healthcare professionals around the country to create and distribute to women with RA a survey of their experiences of perimenopause (the early stages, when symptoms start but before periods stop) and menopause. Many people with RA report changes in their symptoms […]
News, 20 Feb NHS Elective Recovery Plan The NHS has responded to the Government’s plan to tackle the vast waiting list crisis: to reduce the waiting list back to the minimum target of 18 weeks and have set out a plan to achieve this target. It is widely known that public satisfaction of the NHS is the lowest it has been […]
News, 19 Feb Key Findings from the NCEPOD ‘Joint Care?’ Report, and the Path Forward The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) has recently published its report, “Joint Care?”, examining the quality of care provided to children and young adults with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in the UK. As an organisation dedicated to supporting those affected by JIA and AJIA, we acknowledge the critical findings and recommendations […]
News, 22 Jan NRAS’ response to the 10 Year Health Plan In November 2024, Peter, NRAS’ CEO, wrote a blog confirming the steps that NRAS were taking as a charity to respond and engage with the ongoing public consultation about the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. We have continued to encourage everyone to engage with the consultation platform and be a part of the process. As […]
News, 20 Jan New ‘Stress Matters’ Booklet now available to order! New ‘Stress Matters’ Booklet now available to order! NRAS is pleased to announce the launch of our new Stress Matters booklet. This follows our report by the same name, which covered the results of our survey, exploring patient experiences of stress in relation to their inflammatory arthritis (IA). Stress Matters explores what the findings of […]
News, 10 Jan Shaping NRAS’ Three Year Plan; Our Survey Findings The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is gearing up to launch its new three-year strategy in 2025. To make sure this strategy truly reflects the needs and aspirations of those it serves, NRAS teamed up with TwoCan Associates to conduct an insightful survey. By gathering the invaluable perspectives of people living with RA and JIA, […]
News, 16 Dec Advice on the risk of listeria from smoked and cured fish Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA), are reiterating advice to higher-risk consumers on the risks of listeria associated with eating cold-smoked, and cured fish. This is with the festive season approaching, and an expected rise in the consumption of smoked fish products. It is important to be aware of the foods that can […]
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