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NRAS Stress Matters Survey

There is no getting away from stress in our everyday lives, however how we respond to stress can have an impact on physical and emotional health. Inflammatory Arthritis (IA), such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, certainly appears to be exacerbated by ‘stress’ often leading to flareups of symptoms for many people. What causes you stress? How can […]

News, 23 Jun

Looking for UK South Asian Volunteers

We’re looking for people from UK South Asian communities who have Rheumatoid Arthritis or Adult Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and are interested in volunteering. The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society are the leading patient organisation in the UK with a focus on providing information, support, education, advocacy and campaigning on behalf of people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis […]

News, 21 Jun

An update on Evusheld

Coronavirus is still understandably causing a lot of anxiety for many of our members and we would like to express that we understand and are here to provide support to you. NRAS strive to remain up to date with research developments in this area and draw on the expert knowledge of our medical advisory board […]

News, 12 Jun

JIA Awareness Week 2022

NRAS and JIA-at-NRAS are pleased to announce our first ever JIA Awareness Week (JIA AW) is taking place on 13th to 17th June 2022. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of JIA and eliminate the misconceptions held by many about what JIA is. During JIA Awareness Week we hope to educate and […]

News, 01 Jun

Global RA Network launches Rheumatoid Arthritis Dashboard

The new advocacy tool identifies gaps in the delivery of RA care and treatment in around the world. Copenhagen, June 1, 2022 – The Global RA Network (the “Network”) today launched a new powerful advocacy tool – the RA Dashboard – as part of its initiatives to improve models of care for people with rheumatoid […]

News, 27 May

Are there risks for immunosuppressed and Monkeypox?

It is an evolving situation but at the moment doesn’t seem to be anything to worry about. The number of cases are likely to be under 10,000. We will be monitoring the advice from the UKHSA. There doesn’t appear to be a greater risk at the moment to those who are immunosuppressed. Anyone who does […]

News, 26 May

NRAS launch new module for their major new e-learning programme SMILE-RA

Join the nearly 1,000 people who are SMILING! Last September, NRAS launched their unique and engaging e-learning experience for people with RA and their families who want to understand more about RA, its treatments and how to minimise its impact on your quality of life. SMILE-RA has a modular approach to learning, so each module is […]

News, 21 Apr

Covid-19 Outcomes in Children With JIA

Severe COVID-19 Outcomes Rare Among Children and Young People With Rheumatic Diseases. According to a press release issued by the Children Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA), severe Covid-19 outcomes and hospitalisations are uncommon among children with JIA and other musculoskeletal diseases. The research used data from the following to identify children with Rheumatic and […]

News, 13 Apr

Thousands More Patients to Access Second Ground-Breaking Antiviral

Thousands more vulnerable people eligible to receive the UK’s second antiviral Paxlovid, which has been added to the PANORAMIC national study. Paxlovid reduced the risk of hospitalisation or death by 88% in clinical trials and is already available directly through the NHS to highest-risk patients. The UK has procured more antivirals per head than any […]