Article Benefits Introduction If you have rheumatoid arthritis, there are a number of different benefits that you can claim. Whether you are in or out of work, you may be able to claim personal independence payment to cover the extra costs that result from your condition; in Scotland, you can claim adult disability payment instead. If you […]
Article Information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) [ARCHIVE] Commonly asked questions about government guidelines and vaccines.
Article Depression and rheumatoid arthritis “Depressed……. me?” What do J.K.Rowling, Agatha Christie, Dame Kelly Holmes, Fearne Cotton,, , ”Captain America” actor Chris Evans, Winston Churchill, Angelina Jolie, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Ruby Wax have in common? Well the eagle-eyed among you will have spotted that they are all noted in their field, but did you know that they have all spoken about their experiences of depression? Depression can […]
Page World Art Day 2023 This World Art Day we want to celebrate artists from our RA & JIA communities and share some of their work, along with some words from them about how creating art helps them cope with their condition.
Page Biopsy in inflammatory arthritis explained Ultrasound guided biopsy procedures are being increasingly used to take tiny samples of tissue out of joints for research.
Article 6 Tech Stocking Fillers to aid RA 6 Tech Stocking Fillers to aid RA Blog by Geoff West Being new to RA and JIA, my first few weeks at NRAS have been a real learning experience. I’ve had to really delve into the ins and outs of the disease to better try and understand the challenges that come to those who suffer […]
Article Rheumatoid arthritis & computing Many people with RA find it painful to use a standard keyboard and mouse, so the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society has teamed up with AbilityNet to produce this factsheet. It describes the steps and some of the options that can help make computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones easier to use. What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can occur at […]
Article Tai Chi for arthritis Note from NRAS: Before embarking upon any exercise programme, it is wise to consult your doctor, rheumatology team or physiotherapist. This article is based on the ‘Tai Chi for Arthritis’ (also known as ‘Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention’) programme that was created by Dr Lam and his team and is conducted by certified instructors, […]
Article FAQs on New Antiviral Treatment Updated August 2022 Changes to accessing the Antiviral treatment Previously, those who were eligible for the antiviral treatment were sent a confirmation letter and a priority PCR kit in the post. Since then, more anti-viral and nMAB (Neutralising monoclonal antibodies) treatments have become available to battle the virus and of course the COVID-19 landscape has […]
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