Select topic…Show allAbout NRASCOVID-19Diet and ExerciseHealthcare professionalsResearchTreatmentSort byNewest – OldestOldest – Newest News, 01 Apr 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 In 2020, NRAS conducted a survey amongst its members and non-members who had RA with a disease duration more than2 years, who were not on advanced therapies (i.e. biologic/biosimilar or targeted synthetic DMARDs (JAK inhibitors)), with the aim of revealing the everyday impact of living with RA in people not treated with advanced therapies. It aimed […] 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, 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 […] News, 01 Oct NRAS Joins Newly Launched World Patients Alliance NRAS is excited to announce that we’ve joined the World Patients Alliance, a new international advocacy coalition of more than 100 patient groups across 38 countries. 01/10/2020 As advocates for individuals impacted by Rheumatoid Arthritis and their loved ones, we know firsthand how patient-centered care makes a difference in healthcare outcomes and patients’ quality of […] 1 2 … 23 Next page
News, 01 Apr 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 In 2020, NRAS conducted a survey amongst its members and non-members who had RA with a disease duration more than2 years, who were not on advanced therapies (i.e. biologic/biosimilar or targeted synthetic DMARDs (JAK inhibitors)), with the aim of revealing the everyday impact of living with RA in people not treated with advanced therapies. It aimed […]
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, 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 […]
News, 01 Oct NRAS Joins Newly Launched World Patients Alliance NRAS is excited to announce that we’ve joined the World Patients Alliance, a new international advocacy coalition of more than 100 patient groups across 38 countries. 01/10/2020 As advocates for individuals impacted by Rheumatoid Arthritis and their loved ones, we know firsthand how patient-centered care makes a difference in healthcare outcomes and patients’ quality of […]
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