Research 01. 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 02. Current research Find out about the research projects we are currently supporting. Read more 03. 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 develop of self-management resources, providing support and help to people experiencing health, social and psychological issues related to their RA. Take part 04. 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 05. 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 News, 13 May Update on COVID-19 Vaccine All patients with RA are encouraged to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people taking Disease Modifying Anti Rhematic Drugs such as methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide and hydroxychloroquine and/or advanced therapies such as biologics, biosimilars and JAK inhibitors. The only potential exception is for those on rituximab for which it is recommended to have a consultation […] News, 21 Sep Covid Choices survey results 1 in 3 people delay medical care in COVID-19 pandemic. Lack of information drives on-going fear of attending appointments. Patients need clear, consistent information about COVID-19 safety measures before going to hospital and GP appointments, according to a public survey led by the Patient Information Forum (PIF). 21/09/2020 More than 800 people responded to the […] 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 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 BMJ Journals – Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD), is one of the world’s leading rheumatology research journals and an official journal of EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology). The short summaries that ARD provide are for selected key research papers, written specifically for patients and non-clinicians. You can access the specific research summaries for rheumatoid arthritis summaries below and […] Article BMJ-ARD Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD), is one of the world’s leading rheumatology research journals and an official journal of EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology). The short summaries that ARD provide are for selected key research papers, written specifically for patients and non-clinicians. You can access the specific research summaries for rheumatoid arthritis summaries below and […] Article The OPINION study Research Study: Barriers and facilitators of flu, pneumonia and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in adults with inflammatory conditions treated with immune-suppressing drugs Would you like to help with a research study to better understand why some people with inflammatory conditions affecting the joints or the gut, and treated with immune-suppressing medications get vaccinated, while others do not? Vaccines […] Article Top 10 tips for traveling with RA Top 10 tips for traveling with RA Blog by Nadine Garland I think I am the perfect person to ask about traveling with RA, because it is something I love to do and basically what brings me to the UK from Australia. I was diagnosed with RA way back in 1987 at 19 years of age, and was given a bleak prognosis of the life […] Article Survey of people with rheumatic conditions about third primary vaccination doses A group of other charities and patient groups, including NRAS, is supporting a rapid survey aimed at all adults with a rheumatic condition in the UK, to understand the progress of the roll-out of third primary COVID-19 vaccination doses for people who are severely immunosuppressed. We have heard from patients reporting difficulties accessing third primary doses. We hope the survey will […] Load more ↓ Help support others Because of your generous donations NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by RA. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £3£8£15Other £18.74£41.44£165.75Other £50£100£500Other Donate now!
01. 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
03. 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 develop of self-management resources, providing support and help to people experiencing health, social and psychological issues related to their RA. Take part
04. 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
05. 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 News, 13 May Update on COVID-19 Vaccine All patients with RA are encouraged to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people taking Disease Modifying Anti Rhematic Drugs such as methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide and hydroxychloroquine and/or advanced therapies such as biologics, biosimilars and JAK inhibitors. The only potential exception is for those on rituximab for which it is recommended to have a consultation […] News, 21 Sep Covid Choices survey results 1 in 3 people delay medical care in COVID-19 pandemic. Lack of information drives on-going fear of attending appointments. Patients need clear, consistent information about COVID-19 safety measures before going to hospital and GP appointments, according to a public survey led by the Patient Information Forum (PIF). 21/09/2020 More than 800 people responded to the […] 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
News, 13 May Update on COVID-19 Vaccine All patients with RA are encouraged to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people taking Disease Modifying Anti Rhematic Drugs such as methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide and hydroxychloroquine and/or advanced therapies such as biologics, biosimilars and JAK inhibitors. The only potential exception is for those on rituximab for which it is recommended to have a consultation […]
News, 21 Sep Covid Choices survey results 1 in 3 people delay medical care in COVID-19 pandemic. Lack of information drives on-going fear of attending appointments. Patients need clear, consistent information about COVID-19 safety measures before going to hospital and GP appointments, according to a public survey led by the Patient Information Forum (PIF). 21/09/2020 More than 800 people responded to the […]
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 BMJ Journals – Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD), is one of the world’s leading rheumatology research journals and an official journal of EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology). The short summaries that ARD provide are for selected key research papers, written specifically for patients and non-clinicians. You can access the specific research summaries for rheumatoid arthritis summaries below and […] Article BMJ-ARD Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD), is one of the world’s leading rheumatology research journals and an official journal of EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology). The short summaries that ARD provide are for selected key research papers, written specifically for patients and non-clinicians. You can access the specific research summaries for rheumatoid arthritis summaries below and […] Article The OPINION study Research Study: Barriers and facilitators of flu, pneumonia and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in adults with inflammatory conditions treated with immune-suppressing drugs Would you like to help with a research study to better understand why some people with inflammatory conditions affecting the joints or the gut, and treated with immune-suppressing medications get vaccinated, while others do not? Vaccines […] Article Top 10 tips for traveling with RA Top 10 tips for traveling with RA Blog by Nadine Garland I think I am the perfect person to ask about traveling with RA, because it is something I love to do and basically what brings me to the UK from Australia. I was diagnosed with RA way back in 1987 at 19 years of age, and was given a bleak prognosis of the life […] Article Survey of people with rheumatic conditions about third primary vaccination doses A group of other charities and patient groups, including NRAS, is supporting a rapid survey aimed at all adults with a rheumatic condition in the UK, to understand the progress of the roll-out of third primary COVID-19 vaccination doses for people who are severely immunosuppressed. We have heard from patients reporting difficulties accessing third primary doses. We hope the survey will […] Load more ↓
Article BMJ Journals – Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD), is one of the world’s leading rheumatology research journals and an official journal of EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology). The short summaries that ARD provide are for selected key research papers, written specifically for patients and non-clinicians. You can access the specific research summaries for rheumatoid arthritis summaries below and […]
Article BMJ-ARD Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD), is one of the world’s leading rheumatology research journals and an official journal of EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology). The short summaries that ARD provide are for selected key research papers, written specifically for patients and non-clinicians. You can access the specific research summaries for rheumatoid arthritis summaries below and […]
Article The OPINION study Research Study: Barriers and facilitators of flu, pneumonia and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in adults with inflammatory conditions treated with immune-suppressing drugs Would you like to help with a research study to better understand why some people with inflammatory conditions affecting the joints or the gut, and treated with immune-suppressing medications get vaccinated, while others do not? Vaccines […]
Article Top 10 tips for traveling with RA Top 10 tips for traveling with RA Blog by Nadine Garland I think I am the perfect person to ask about traveling with RA, because it is something I love to do and basically what brings me to the UK from Australia. I was diagnosed with RA way back in 1987 at 19 years of age, and was given a bleak prognosis of the life […]
Article Survey of people with rheumatic conditions about third primary vaccination doses A group of other charities and patient groups, including NRAS, is supporting a rapid survey aimed at all adults with a rheumatic condition in the UK, to understand the progress of the roll-out of third primary COVID-19 vaccination doses for people who are severely immunosuppressed. We have heard from patients reporting difficulties accessing third primary doses. We hope the survey will […]
Help support others Because of your generous donations NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by RA. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £3£8£15Other £18.74£41.44£165.75Other £50£100£500Other Donate now!