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April update: Sir Lenny Henry urges black Britons to take COVID-19 vaccine; announcement for adults living with adults who are immunosuppressed

Sir Lenny Henry urges black Britons to take COVID-19 vaccine Sir Lenny Henry has written an open letter to encourage Black Britons to take the COVID-19 vaccine, signed by some of the most high-profile names in the UK. 12 Years a Slave actor and Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, author Malorie Blackman, actor Thandie Newton, football pundit […]

News, 01 Apr

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) to Change Name from Today

Today NRAS is excited to reveal its new charity name. After receiving more than seven comments about the length of its current name, the charity decided rather than enlist the assistance of world class marketing agencies and brand specialists, to look internally and following best practice developed a pathfinding 360-degree marketing & brand subcommittee. At […]

News, 02 Mar

NRAS report on the impact of living with active RA but not being able to access advanced therapies

We’re delighted to announce that our report into ‘moderate’ disease has been pubilished in the Rheumatology Advances in Practice, Oxford University Press. “Disease impact of rheumatoid arthritis in patients not treated with advanced therapies; survey findings from the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society” Authors: Elena Nikiphorou, Hannah Jacklin, Ailsa Bosworth, Clare Jacklin, Patrick Kiely

News, 02 Mar

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine

We are receiving many calls and enquiries about the vaccine and how that may impact people with RA or JIA. 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 […]

News, 08 Feb

Second REUMAVID Survey

NRAS are pleased along with Arthritis Action and NASS to be supporting this European study into the impact of COVID19 pandemic on people living with Rheumatic diseases. The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. This study is promoted by the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS), the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), and Arthritis Action, […]

News, 02 Feb

The new NRAS Website!

We have been working hard behind the scenes on improving how we provide information to our Members, supporters and the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community. Our latest publications, updates and activities for NRAS is a huge support for those who need it. A priority for us and an expectation from those we support is an easy to […]

News, 21 Jan

NICE offers hope for thousands who until now, potentially faced a life of disability and pain

The National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) today released the Final Appraisal Document (FAD) on a new JAK inhibitor* filgotinib (Jyseleca) used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). NRAS warmly welcomes the fact that the FAD confirms that this drug will be available to not just to those most severely affected by […]

News, 10 Dec

Temporary suspension of some NRAS Services

During what is increasingly a difficult time financially for the entire charity/third sector, NRAS has made the difficult decision to put the majority of its employees on furlough leave. We will do all we can to minimise the impact on our beneficiaries and service users, but it will mean that some services are restricted between […]

News, 18 Nov

Join the DBC’s call in demanding the Government to stop leaving disabled people behind

‘Rishi, we urge you, please – do the right thing’ – over 119,000 demand Chancellor stop denying financial lifeline to 2 million people on legacy benefits. 18/11/2020 Petition hand-in follows Ian Blackford MP telling Prime Minister to ”fix the serious gaps in Covid-19 support for those excluded in the UK” Actor Alun Armstrong behind call […]

News, 14 Oct

Review published in ‘Musculoskeletal Care’ with contribution from NRAS

Just published in ‘Musculoskeletal Care’ – The Value, impact and role of nurses in rheumatology outpatient care: Critical review of the literature. 14/10/2020 Click here to read that review The Conclusion of this review: There is a convincing case to maintain and extend the role of nurses in managing RA, but further work is needed on […]

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