Scroll down Support for living with RA We provide information and support services for those affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), their families, friends, carers and health professionals. Join today What's Happening Event, on 18 Oct NRAS ‘20th Anniversary Celebration’ Facebook Live On Monday 18 October, NRAS will officially be celebrating our 20th Anniversary! For two decades we have been working tirelessly to support and campaign for those living with RA and JIA. It has been quite a journey and we are so grateful to those who have supported us over the years! Come tune in and celebrate with us! The event will […] Event, on 16 Nov Rheum Zoom: A Yearly Round-up of Medication and Research Register to join our next Rheum Zoom with Professor Peter Taylor who will be giving a yearly round-up of medications and research in 2021. Please make sure to pre-submit any questions you have as we may not have time to take any live on the day. Please also note that we cannot take questions that […] News, 17 Sep National Charity launches first of its kind e-learning programme in Rheumatoid Arthritis – SMILE-RA Today, 17 September, 2021, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society launches a unique new resource to add to its portfolio of supported self-management programmes, services, publications and digital offerings, called SMILE-RA (Self-Management Individualised Learning Environment in Rheumatoid Arthritis). Rheumatoid Arthritis (>400,000 adults live with RA in the UK) is a serious and complex autoimmune disease characterised […] Get all the latest news and events straight to your inbox with our regular email. Don't worry, we won’t send you spam! Sign up About Rheumatoid Arthritis All our information on rheumatoid arthritis, what it is, how it’s managed and living with the condition. What is RA? → Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease, meaning that the symptoms such as pain and inflammation are caused by the immune system attacking the joints. Symptoms of RA → RA is a systemic condition, meaning that it can affect the body all over. RA occurs when the immune system attacks the lining of the joints, and this can cause pain, swelling and stiffness. RA diagnosis and possible causes → RA is diagnosed through a combination of blood tests, scans and examination of the joints. RA medication → RA is a very variable condition so, doctors do not start all patients in exactly the same way on the same drug regimen. RA healthcare → Read about the people involved in treating RA, best practice models for clinical practice and information on monitoring of RA. Search for resources Try searching our resource hub to find the articles, videos, tools and publications most helpful for you. I am… Employer Health Professional Someone with RASelect topic… About NRAS COVID-19 Diagnosis and Monitoring Diet and Exercise Family Planning Healthcare professionals Other Conditions RA Stories Research Self Care Symptoms and Causes Treatment Work and BenefitsSelect resource type… Article Publication Video Clear All Article NRAS 20th Anniversary Raffle Our prizes and how you can play There are so many amazing prizes up for grabs in our 20th Anniversary Raffle this autumn, with a top cash prize of £2,000! Tickets cost just £1 and when you enter you will be helping support those living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) across the UK. UK residents […] Video Facebook Live: ‘Top Tech Hacks’ with Expert Georgie Barrat Facebook Live: ‘Top Tech Hacks’ with Expert Georgie Barrat 16/09/2021 ‘Top Tech Hacks’ with Georgie Barrat, from Channel Five’s The Gadget Show, learn about how technology can aid you in your daily life. This Facebook session was recorded live for RA Awareness Week 2021. Article NRAS 20th Anniversary Raffle – T&Cs Terms and Conditions 1. Introduction 1.1. The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) (“the Raffle”) will be operated as a Society Lottery under the Gambling Act 2005 as amended (“the Act”) and is licensed by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. 1.2. The Raffle is promoted by the Promoter and conducted for the benefit of The National […] Video Facebook Live: ‘Sexual Relationships’ with Expert Lohani Noor Facebook Live: ‘Sexual Relationships’ with Expert Lohani Noor 15/09/2021 ‘Sexual Relationships’ with Lohani Noor, who currently offers her expert advice on BBC Three’s Sex on the Couch. This Facebook session was recorded live for RA Awareness Week 2021. Video Facebook Live: ‘Immunocompromised Patients’ Response to COVID Vaccines – The OCTAVE study explained Facebook Live: ‘Immunocompromised Patients’ Response to COVID Vaccines – The OCTAVE study explained 29/09/2021 Clare Jacklin, NRAS CEO in conversation with Professor Stefan Siebert of Glasgow University. The topic of discussion is to gain a better understanding of what the findings from the OCTAVE study tell us for those living with inflammatory arthritis. Load more ↓ Get Involved There are many ways in which you can get involved to support NRAS, from holding a tea party to becoming a Member. Help by donating Donate today to change the lives of those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Help by fundraising We need your help to continue our work and there’s lots of ways to do so! Help by joining Join NRAS today and be part of our RA community. You are not alone. Help by volunteering Join our amazing team of volunteers and help us to raise the profile of RA. Your Stories RA can be life-changing, but you can be the one to change your life Becoming a mother, retraining, going self-employed and setting up an NRAS group. How NRAS volunteer Sharon Branagh did all this after her RA diagnosis. To mark International Women’s Day (8th March), we celebrate inspirational women everywhere, women such as our very own amazing NRAS volunteer Sharon Branagh. “I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of […] I kept pushing forward, and now I absolutely love my life I am 24 years old, and at aged 19, my world was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of RA. Somehow I kept pushing forward, and now I absolutely love my life and everything about it! My name is Eleanor Farr – known as Ellie or Ell to my friends! I am 24 years […] Why Major Jake P Baker stays ‘faithful in adversity’ Major Jake P Baker discusses a life in the army, his diagnosis of RA and how his healthcare team, family and NRAS have helped him through his journey with RA. I retired from the Army on 30th April 2013 after nearly 42 years’ service – man and boy. I enlisted 6 days after my 15th birthday, taking […] A daughter’s letter to her father, who lives with RA Dear Dad, you took care of me within your strong arms until I could walk, then embraced me in hugs every day after, keeping our connection forever strong. You took care of me, and you still do, but I want to talk about the time where this case was inversed. To look back on when […] It all started with a pain in my right wrist My RA is still in remission and I am able to enjoy activities like cycling and walking. Last August we had a family holiday in Wales and I managed to climb Snowdon – a real sense of achievement. I do still get some pain and swelling in my joints, especially my wrists and hands, but compared to where I […] Click to close video modal Close Help support others Because of your generous donations, NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by rheumatoid arthritis. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £3£8£15Other £18.74£41.44£165.75Other £50£100£500Other Donate now! NRAS in 2020 0 Calls answered 0 Publications sent out 0 People reached
What's Happening Event, on 18 Oct NRAS ‘20th Anniversary Celebration’ Facebook Live On Monday 18 October, NRAS will officially be celebrating our 20th Anniversary! For two decades we have been working tirelessly to support and campaign for those living with RA and JIA. It has been quite a journey and we are so grateful to those who have supported us over the years! Come tune in and celebrate with us! The event will […] Event, on 16 Nov Rheum Zoom: A Yearly Round-up of Medication and Research Register to join our next Rheum Zoom with Professor Peter Taylor who will be giving a yearly round-up of medications and research in 2021. Please make sure to pre-submit any questions you have as we may not have time to take any live on the day. Please also note that we cannot take questions that […] News, 17 Sep National Charity launches first of its kind e-learning programme in Rheumatoid Arthritis – SMILE-RA Today, 17 September, 2021, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society launches a unique new resource to add to its portfolio of supported self-management programmes, services, publications and digital offerings, called SMILE-RA (Self-Management Individualised Learning Environment in Rheumatoid Arthritis). Rheumatoid Arthritis (>400,000 adults live with RA in the UK) is a serious and complex autoimmune disease characterised […] Get all the latest news and events straight to your inbox with our regular email. Don't worry, we won’t send you spam! Sign up
Event, on 18 Oct NRAS ‘20th Anniversary Celebration’ Facebook Live On Monday 18 October, NRAS will officially be celebrating our 20th Anniversary! For two decades we have been working tirelessly to support and campaign for those living with RA and JIA. It has been quite a journey and we are so grateful to those who have supported us over the years! Come tune in and celebrate with us! The event will […]
Event, on 16 Nov Rheum Zoom: A Yearly Round-up of Medication and Research Register to join our next Rheum Zoom with Professor Peter Taylor who will be giving a yearly round-up of medications and research in 2021. Please make sure to pre-submit any questions you have as we may not have time to take any live on the day. Please also note that we cannot take questions that […]
News, 17 Sep National Charity launches first of its kind e-learning programme in Rheumatoid Arthritis – SMILE-RA Today, 17 September, 2021, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society launches a unique new resource to add to its portfolio of supported self-management programmes, services, publications and digital offerings, called SMILE-RA (Self-Management Individualised Learning Environment in Rheumatoid Arthritis). Rheumatoid Arthritis (>400,000 adults live with RA in the UK) is a serious and complex autoimmune disease characterised […]
About Rheumatoid Arthritis All our information on rheumatoid arthritis, what it is, how it’s managed and living with the condition. What is RA? → Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease, meaning that the symptoms such as pain and inflammation are caused by the immune system attacking the joints. Symptoms of RA → RA is a systemic condition, meaning that it can affect the body all over. RA occurs when the immune system attacks the lining of the joints, and this can cause pain, swelling and stiffness. RA diagnosis and possible causes → RA is diagnosed through a combination of blood tests, scans and examination of the joints. RA medication → RA is a very variable condition so, doctors do not start all patients in exactly the same way on the same drug regimen. RA healthcare → Read about the people involved in treating RA, best practice models for clinical practice and information on monitoring of RA.
Search for resources Try searching our resource hub to find the articles, videos, tools and publications most helpful for you. I am… Employer Health Professional Someone with RASelect topic… About NRAS COVID-19 Diagnosis and Monitoring Diet and Exercise Family Planning Healthcare professionals Other Conditions RA Stories Research Self Care Symptoms and Causes Treatment Work and BenefitsSelect resource type… Article Publication Video Clear All Article NRAS 20th Anniversary Raffle Our prizes and how you can play There are so many amazing prizes up for grabs in our 20th Anniversary Raffle this autumn, with a top cash prize of £2,000! Tickets cost just £1 and when you enter you will be helping support those living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) across the UK. UK residents […] Video Facebook Live: ‘Top Tech Hacks’ with Expert Georgie Barrat Facebook Live: ‘Top Tech Hacks’ with Expert Georgie Barrat 16/09/2021 ‘Top Tech Hacks’ with Georgie Barrat, from Channel Five’s The Gadget Show, learn about how technology can aid you in your daily life. This Facebook session was recorded live for RA Awareness Week 2021. Article NRAS 20th Anniversary Raffle – T&Cs Terms and Conditions 1. Introduction 1.1. The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) (“the Raffle”) will be operated as a Society Lottery under the Gambling Act 2005 as amended (“the Act”) and is licensed by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. 1.2. The Raffle is promoted by the Promoter and conducted for the benefit of The National […] Video Facebook Live: ‘Sexual Relationships’ with Expert Lohani Noor Facebook Live: ‘Sexual Relationships’ with Expert Lohani Noor 15/09/2021 ‘Sexual Relationships’ with Lohani Noor, who currently offers her expert advice on BBC Three’s Sex on the Couch. This Facebook session was recorded live for RA Awareness Week 2021. Video Facebook Live: ‘Immunocompromised Patients’ Response to COVID Vaccines – The OCTAVE study explained Facebook Live: ‘Immunocompromised Patients’ Response to COVID Vaccines – The OCTAVE study explained 29/09/2021 Clare Jacklin, NRAS CEO in conversation with Professor Stefan Siebert of Glasgow University. The topic of discussion is to gain a better understanding of what the findings from the OCTAVE study tell us for those living with inflammatory arthritis. Load more ↓
Article NRAS 20th Anniversary Raffle Our prizes and how you can play There are so many amazing prizes up for grabs in our 20th Anniversary Raffle this autumn, with a top cash prize of £2,000! Tickets cost just £1 and when you enter you will be helping support those living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) across the UK. UK residents […]
Video Facebook Live: ‘Top Tech Hacks’ with Expert Georgie Barrat Facebook Live: ‘Top Tech Hacks’ with Expert Georgie Barrat 16/09/2021 ‘Top Tech Hacks’ with Georgie Barrat, from Channel Five’s The Gadget Show, learn about how technology can aid you in your daily life. This Facebook session was recorded live for RA Awareness Week 2021.
Article NRAS 20th Anniversary Raffle – T&Cs Terms and Conditions 1. Introduction 1.1. The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) (“the Raffle”) will be operated as a Society Lottery under the Gambling Act 2005 as amended (“the Act”) and is licensed by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. 1.2. The Raffle is promoted by the Promoter and conducted for the benefit of The National […]
Video Facebook Live: ‘Sexual Relationships’ with Expert Lohani Noor Facebook Live: ‘Sexual Relationships’ with Expert Lohani Noor 15/09/2021 ‘Sexual Relationships’ with Lohani Noor, who currently offers her expert advice on BBC Three’s Sex on the Couch. This Facebook session was recorded live for RA Awareness Week 2021.
Video Facebook Live: ‘Immunocompromised Patients’ Response to COVID Vaccines – The OCTAVE study explained Facebook Live: ‘Immunocompromised Patients’ Response to COVID Vaccines – The OCTAVE study explained 29/09/2021 Clare Jacklin, NRAS CEO in conversation with Professor Stefan Siebert of Glasgow University. The topic of discussion is to gain a better understanding of what the findings from the OCTAVE study tell us for those living with inflammatory arthritis.
Get Involved There are many ways in which you can get involved to support NRAS, from holding a tea party to becoming a Member. Help by donating Donate today to change the lives of those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Help by fundraising We need your help to continue our work and there’s lots of ways to do so! Help by joining Join NRAS today and be part of our RA community. You are not alone. Help by volunteering Join our amazing team of volunteers and help us to raise the profile of RA.
Your Stories RA can be life-changing, but you can be the one to change your life Becoming a mother, retraining, going self-employed and setting up an NRAS group. How NRAS volunteer Sharon Branagh did all this after her RA diagnosis. To mark International Women’s Day (8th March), we celebrate inspirational women everywhere, women such as our very own amazing NRAS volunteer Sharon Branagh. “I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of […] I kept pushing forward, and now I absolutely love my life I am 24 years old, and at aged 19, my world was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of RA. Somehow I kept pushing forward, and now I absolutely love my life and everything about it! My name is Eleanor Farr – known as Ellie or Ell to my friends! I am 24 years […] Why Major Jake P Baker stays ‘faithful in adversity’ Major Jake P Baker discusses a life in the army, his diagnosis of RA and how his healthcare team, family and NRAS have helped him through his journey with RA. I retired from the Army on 30th April 2013 after nearly 42 years’ service – man and boy. I enlisted 6 days after my 15th birthday, taking […] A daughter’s letter to her father, who lives with RA Dear Dad, you took care of me within your strong arms until I could walk, then embraced me in hugs every day after, keeping our connection forever strong. You took care of me, and you still do, but I want to talk about the time where this case was inversed. To look back on when […] It all started with a pain in my right wrist My RA is still in remission and I am able to enjoy activities like cycling and walking. Last August we had a family holiday in Wales and I managed to climb Snowdon – a real sense of achievement. I do still get some pain and swelling in my joints, especially my wrists and hands, but compared to where I […]
RA can be life-changing, but you can be the one to change your life Becoming a mother, retraining, going self-employed and setting up an NRAS group. How NRAS volunteer Sharon Branagh did all this after her RA diagnosis. To mark International Women’s Day (8th March), we celebrate inspirational women everywhere, women such as our very own amazing NRAS volunteer Sharon Branagh. “I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of […]
I kept pushing forward, and now I absolutely love my life I am 24 years old, and at aged 19, my world was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of RA. Somehow I kept pushing forward, and now I absolutely love my life and everything about it! My name is Eleanor Farr – known as Ellie or Ell to my friends! I am 24 years […]
Why Major Jake P Baker stays ‘faithful in adversity’ Major Jake P Baker discusses a life in the army, his diagnosis of RA and how his healthcare team, family and NRAS have helped him through his journey with RA. I retired from the Army on 30th April 2013 after nearly 42 years’ service – man and boy. I enlisted 6 days after my 15th birthday, taking […]
A daughter’s letter to her father, who lives with RA Dear Dad, you took care of me within your strong arms until I could walk, then embraced me in hugs every day after, keeping our connection forever strong. You took care of me, and you still do, but I want to talk about the time where this case was inversed. To look back on when […]
It all started with a pain in my right wrist My RA is still in remission and I am able to enjoy activities like cycling and walking. Last August we had a family holiday in Wales and I managed to climb Snowdon – a real sense of achievement. I do still get some pain and swelling in my joints, especially my wrists and hands, but compared to where I […]
Help support others Because of your generous donations, NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by rheumatoid arthritis. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £3£8£15Other £18.74£41.44£165.75Other £50£100£500Other Donate now!