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 Video Clear All Blog New Horizons: My First Few Months at NRAS Blog by Sarah Parsons 2025 was a year of significant milestones for me. I celebrated my “super 60th” birthday with some unforgettable highlights—from walking over the top of the O2 to catching a Broadway show in New York and fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting the Museum of the Bible in Washington. However, while the […] Article NRAS helpline closed over Christmas period Please note that the NRAS office, including our Helpline will be closed over the Christmas period. Helpline closes: Wednesday 24th December at 1.30pm Helpline re-opens: Friday 2nd January at 9.30am We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for people living with a long-term health condition, such as RA. The following is a list […] Article Preparing for the festive season Article Walks and Treks There are organised walks and treks available for everyone, no matter your pace and ability. All events offer plenty of food and drink, rest stops and excellent support teams. Join as an individual or as a team. Popular options include their biggest event on the Jurassic Coast, the scenic Lake District and Peak Districts offer […] Blog A Brief (and Surprisingly Interesting) History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Blog by Geoff West Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) may be something we think of as a very modern condition—especially with today’s treatments, research studies, and awareness campaigns—but its story stretches much farther back in time. So this UK Disability History Month we’ve decided to hop into our extremely nerdy time machine and check out how the […] 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 £23.40£52.65£245.73Other £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 Video Clear All Blog New Horizons: My First Few Months at NRAS Blog by Sarah Parsons 2025 was a year of significant milestones for me. I celebrated my “super 60th” birthday with some unforgettable highlights—from walking over the top of the O2 to catching a Broadway show in New York and fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting the Museum of the Bible in Washington. However, while the […] Article NRAS helpline closed over Christmas period Please note that the NRAS office, including our Helpline will be closed over the Christmas period. Helpline closes: Wednesday 24th December at 1.30pm Helpline re-opens: Friday 2nd January at 9.30am We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for people living with a long-term health condition, such as RA. The following is a list […] Article Preparing for the festive season Article Walks and Treks There are organised walks and treks available for everyone, no matter your pace and ability. All events offer plenty of food and drink, rest stops and excellent support teams. Join as an individual or as a team. Popular options include their biggest event on the Jurassic Coast, the scenic Lake District and Peak Districts offer […] Blog A Brief (and Surprisingly Interesting) History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Blog by Geoff West Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) may be something we think of as a very modern condition—especially with today’s treatments, research studies, and awareness campaigns—but its story stretches much farther back in time. So this UK Disability History Month we’ve decided to hop into our extremely nerdy time machine and check out how the […] Load more ↓
Blog New Horizons: My First Few Months at NRAS Blog by Sarah Parsons 2025 was a year of significant milestones for me. I celebrated my “super 60th” birthday with some unforgettable highlights—from walking over the top of the O2 to catching a Broadway show in New York and fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting the Museum of the Bible in Washington. However, while the […]
Article NRAS helpline closed over Christmas period Please note that the NRAS office, including our Helpline will be closed over the Christmas period. Helpline closes: Wednesday 24th December at 1.30pm Helpline re-opens: Friday 2nd January at 9.30am We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for people living with a long-term health condition, such as RA. The following is a list […]
Article Walks and Treks There are organised walks and treks available for everyone, no matter your pace and ability. All events offer plenty of food and drink, rest stops and excellent support teams. Join as an individual or as a team. Popular options include their biggest event on the Jurassic Coast, the scenic Lake District and Peak Districts offer […]
Blog A Brief (and Surprisingly Interesting) History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Blog by Geoff West Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) may be something we think of as a very modern condition—especially with today’s treatments, research studies, and awareness campaigns—but its story stretches much farther back in time. So this UK Disability History Month we’ve decided to hop into our extremely nerdy time machine and check out how the […]
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 £23.40£52.65£245.73Other £50£100£500Other Donate now!