Register for our Right Start Webinar We will be holding a short webinar on 25th June at 12pm, to outline our Right Start referral service. If you would like to register, please click the button below. If you are already ready to refer your patient, please click here. Learn more Getting the right support for RA can help people make positive adjustments to their perception of the condition, behaviour towards medicines, day-to-day lifestyle and overall health beliefs. We want to help them understand why self-management is important and how to make those important first steps in managing their disease effectively. Watch our short explainer video below and hear how Right Start helped Michelle. What is Right Start? NRAS Trustee and beneficiary of Right Start, Michelle, talks through the process and benefits of referring your patients to NRAS. Click to close video modal Close Refer your patient now! Learn more at our Right Start Webinar We will be holding a webinar focusing on our Right Start program on 25th June at 12pm. This will be hosted by our Healthcare Engagement Manager, Sarah Parsons, and will be approximately 1 hour. Additionally, by joining the webinar, you will be automatically enter our free prize draw and be in with a chance to win a luxury hamper! T’s & C’s apply. Expect to learn how to refer, what your patients will gain from being referred to NRAS and how you can utilise our services to help yourself, your teams and your patients. Click the button below to register. Register for the webinar Right Start Service Evaluation Report An independent service evaluation of the NRAS Right Start Service was conducted in partnership with the University of Manchester between April 2022 and December 2024 across four rheumatology units in England. Analysis was completed at the end of 2025 to allow for 12-month follow-up of participants. NRAS was responsible for the delivery and operational management of the service. The University of Manchester led the evaluation elements, including analysis of the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), site staff surveys and qualitative interviews. The full anonymised site-level report authored by Dr Charlotte Sharp is included in the appendices. For the full results, click the button below. Read the report Start Referring now! Right Start supports all those living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) to understand their condition and how it is likely to affect them. By referring your patients to NRAS, you will be connecting them to friendly, empathetic, trained staff who will provide tailored support that is evidence-based and offer peer support at an individual and/or community level. We can also arrange for an interpreter to be present on the call if your patient does not speak English. Your patients will: Better understand their RA and its impact on daily life Feel less isolated and more supported Be provided with practical support and information Understand how to navigate NHS and other services Feel more in control Refer your patient now! In Summary Here is how the service works in four simple steps: Refer your patient(s) Your patient will be contacted by NRAS and a phone call will be scheduled between the patient and our trained Information & Support Team During the call with a member of the Information & Support Team, your patient will talk through everything that is concerning them, and our Team will provide an explanation about medications, the disease, and whatever else they wish to discuss. At the end of the call, your patient will be sent a customised pack of information relevant to their specific needs Your patient will be asked if they would like the opportunity to talk to someone else living with the condition. This part of the service is currently offered in English only, as it is delivered by our English‑speaking telephone support volunteers (more info) I’m ready to refer a patient Web link Visit the Supported Self-management section We would like to thank the National Lottery Community Fund – their contribution helps fund our Right Start service Got a question? Give us a call on 01628 823 524 or contact us by email at rightstart@nras.org.uk Are you a Health Professional? Visit our dedicated section for Health Professionals with an interest in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In addition to referring patients, you can place bulk orders for our publications, and sign up to a free Health Professional Membership! Read more NRAS in 2024 0 Helpline enquiries 0 Publications sent out 0 People reached
What is Right Start? NRAS Trustee and beneficiary of Right Start, Michelle, talks through the process and benefits of referring your patients to NRAS. Click to close video modal Close
We will be holding a webinar focusing on our Right Start program on 25th June at 12pm. This will be hosted by our Healthcare Engagement Manager, Sarah Parsons, and will be approximately 1 hour. Additionally, by joining the webinar, you will be automatically enter our free prize draw and be in with a chance to win a luxury hamper! T’s & C’s apply. Expect to learn how to refer, what your patients will gain from being referred to NRAS and how you can utilise our services to help yourself, your teams and your patients. Click the button below to register.
Right Start Service Evaluation Report An independent service evaluation of the NRAS Right Start Service was conducted in partnership with the University of Manchester between April 2022 and December 2024 across four rheumatology units in England. Analysis was completed at the end of 2025 to allow for 12-month follow-up of participants. NRAS was responsible for the delivery and operational management of the service. The University of Manchester led the evaluation elements, including analysis of the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), site staff surveys and qualitative interviews. The full anonymised site-level report authored by Dr Charlotte Sharp is included in the appendices. For the full results, click the button below. Read the report
In Summary Here is how the service works in four simple steps: Refer your patient(s) Your patient will be contacted by NRAS and a phone call will be scheduled between the patient and our trained Information & Support Team During the call with a member of the Information & Support Team, your patient will talk through everything that is concerning them, and our Team will provide an explanation about medications, the disease, and whatever else they wish to discuss. At the end of the call, your patient will be sent a customised pack of information relevant to their specific needs Your patient will be asked if they would like the opportunity to talk to someone else living with the condition. This part of the service is currently offered in English only, as it is delivered by our English‑speaking telephone support volunteers (more info)
Are you a Health Professional? Visit our dedicated section for Health Professionals with an interest in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In addition to referring patients, you can place bulk orders for our publications, and sign up to a free Health Professional Membership! Read more