Research How NRAS supports research From conducting our own research about the impact of RA on people’s lives to assisting third-party researchers, academics and professionals – we support research in a number of ways. Read more Current research partnerships Find out about the research projects we are currently supporting. Read more Get involved in research NRAS is committed to improving a broad range of outcomes for the RA community. In achieving these aims we work on a number of separate but entwined strategies covering issues such as policy reform, the development of supported self-management resources, providing support and help to people experiencing health, social and psychological issues related to their RA. Read more Research outcomes It is important that the full loop occurs when it comes to research, its not just taking part it is also finding out the results. Within this section you will find research outcomes. Read more Guidelines on the management of RA Information on some of the useful guidelines in place for various aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. These guidelines offer evidence-based ‘best practice’ models. Read more For researchers NRAS is open to supporting a wide variety of institutions and commercial organisations with their research via various means of recruitment, focus groups, promotion of research and production of surveys. Read more What's Happening 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 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 Apni Jung info for South Asian community Community COVID-19 Diagnosis and Monitoring Diet and Exercise Events Family Planning Fundraising Healthcare professionals Other Conditions Research Self-management Symptoms and Causes Treatment Work and BenefitsSelect resource type… Article Blog Facebook Live NRAS Live Publication Research Video Clear All Article #WearPurpleForJIA 2026 Get involved with #WearPurpleForJIA and the Purple Gunge Challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for the children and young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Article A patient experience of hand surgery Back in 2017, I underwent my first-hand surgery, a tendon realignment procedure. The operation was a success, and for a while, things seemed to be on the mend. As the years passed, the tendons in my hand began to slip again. This pulled my fingers out of alignment, causing increasing discomfort. The knuckle of my […] Blog Supported Self-Management Matters The concept of self-management When I was first diagnosed with RA in 1981, supported self-management just wasn’t a ‘thing’. You did what the Doctor told you to do and tried to survive the burden of pain, fatigue and creeping disability, especially if your treatment wasn’t slowing the progression of disease or controlling the symptoms adequately. […] Article The PERISCOPE Trial The PERISCOPE Trial Continuing vs Stopping Biologics for Inflammatory Joint Disease Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis are common forms of inflammatory arthritis. They are caused by an overactive immune system and are treated with medicines that reduce pain and inflammation. In recent years, special immune-suppressing medicines, called biologics, have been developed, which are […] Blog What are your goals for 2026? Blog by Kirsty Lambert January is the perfect time to get on top of all those jobs that we’ve been putting off in the run-up to Christmas. We’ve come up with a few tips to help you take back control of your ‘New Year to do’ list. Planning for the future It’s easy to put off writing your Will – in fact it’s estimated that around half of all UK […] Load more ↓ Help support others Because of your generous donations NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by RA. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £5£10£20Other £15£25£48Other £50£100£500Other Donate now!
How NRAS supports research From conducting our own research about the impact of RA on people’s lives to assisting third-party researchers, academics and professionals – we support research in a number of ways. Read more
Current research partnerships Find out about the research projects we are currently supporting. Read more
Get involved in research NRAS is committed to improving a broad range of outcomes for the RA community. In achieving these aims we work on a number of separate but entwined strategies covering issues such as policy reform, the development of supported self-management resources, providing support and help to people experiencing health, social and psychological issues related to their RA. Read more
Research outcomes It is important that the full loop occurs when it comes to research, its not just taking part it is also finding out the results. Within this section you will find research outcomes. Read more
Guidelines on the management of RA Information on some of the useful guidelines in place for various aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. These guidelines offer evidence-based ‘best practice’ models. Read more
For researchers NRAS is open to supporting a wide variety of institutions and commercial organisations with their research via various means of recruitment, focus groups, promotion of research and production of surveys. Read more
What's Happening 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
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 Apni Jung info for South Asian community Community COVID-19 Diagnosis and Monitoring Diet and Exercise Events Family Planning Fundraising Healthcare professionals Other Conditions Research Self-management Symptoms and Causes Treatment Work and BenefitsSelect resource type… Article Blog Facebook Live NRAS Live Publication Research Video Clear All Article #WearPurpleForJIA 2026 Get involved with #WearPurpleForJIA and the Purple Gunge Challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for the children and young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Article A patient experience of hand surgery Back in 2017, I underwent my first-hand surgery, a tendon realignment procedure. The operation was a success, and for a while, things seemed to be on the mend. As the years passed, the tendons in my hand began to slip again. This pulled my fingers out of alignment, causing increasing discomfort. The knuckle of my […] Blog Supported Self-Management Matters The concept of self-management When I was first diagnosed with RA in 1981, supported self-management just wasn’t a ‘thing’. You did what the Doctor told you to do and tried to survive the burden of pain, fatigue and creeping disability, especially if your treatment wasn’t slowing the progression of disease or controlling the symptoms adequately. […] Article The PERISCOPE Trial The PERISCOPE Trial Continuing vs Stopping Biologics for Inflammatory Joint Disease Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis are common forms of inflammatory arthritis. They are caused by an overactive immune system and are treated with medicines that reduce pain and inflammation. In recent years, special immune-suppressing medicines, called biologics, have been developed, which are […] Blog What are your goals for 2026? Blog by Kirsty Lambert January is the perfect time to get on top of all those jobs that we’ve been putting off in the run-up to Christmas. We’ve come up with a few tips to help you take back control of your ‘New Year to do’ list. Planning for the future It’s easy to put off writing your Will – in fact it’s estimated that around half of all UK […] Load more ↓
Article #WearPurpleForJIA 2026 Get involved with #WearPurpleForJIA and the Purple Gunge Challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for the children and young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
Article A patient experience of hand surgery Back in 2017, I underwent my first-hand surgery, a tendon realignment procedure. The operation was a success, and for a while, things seemed to be on the mend. As the years passed, the tendons in my hand began to slip again. This pulled my fingers out of alignment, causing increasing discomfort. The knuckle of my […]
Blog Supported Self-Management Matters The concept of self-management When I was first diagnosed with RA in 1981, supported self-management just wasn’t a ‘thing’. You did what the Doctor told you to do and tried to survive the burden of pain, fatigue and creeping disability, especially if your treatment wasn’t slowing the progression of disease or controlling the symptoms adequately. […]
Article The PERISCOPE Trial The PERISCOPE Trial Continuing vs Stopping Biologics for Inflammatory Joint Disease Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis are common forms of inflammatory arthritis. They are caused by an overactive immune system and are treated with medicines that reduce pain and inflammation. In recent years, special immune-suppressing medicines, called biologics, have been developed, which are […]
Blog What are your goals for 2026? Blog by Kirsty Lambert January is the perfect time to get on top of all those jobs that we’ve been putting off in the run-up to Christmas. We’ve come up with a few tips to help you take back control of your ‘New Year to do’ list. Planning for the future It’s easy to put off writing your Will – in fact it’s estimated that around half of all UK […]
Help support others Because of your generous donations NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by RA. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £5£10£20Other £15£25£48Other £50£100£500Other Donate now!