Select topic…AllAbout NRASApni Jung info for South Asian communityCommunityCOVID-19Diagnosis and MonitoringDiet and ExerciseEventsFamily PlanningFundraisingHealthcare professionalsOther ConditionsResearchSelf-managementSymptoms and CausesTreatmentWork and BenefitsSort byNewest – OldestOldest – Newest News, 02 Jan 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 than 2 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 […] 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, 10 Mar EULAR issue new guidelines for the management of RA The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) have issued updated guidelines on the management of RA, which had previously been updated in 2016. News, 23 Jan Important Statement from NRAS about access to medicines For some time, NRAS has been concerned that some Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have been artificially restricting access to advanced therapies (biologics, biosimilars/JAK inhibitors) and undertook a Freedom of Information request to all CCGs about this. News, 04 Nov Congratulations to the Healthcare Champions of 2019 On 1st November, NRAS held its 6th Healthcare Champion awards ceremony in the magnificent surroundings of the Leathersellers’ Livery Hall in London. News, 11 Oct Shaping the Rheumatology Service in Scotland Scottish Quality Registry (ScotQR) for Rheumatoid Arthritis People with RA will be interested to know about a new initiative very soon to be trialled in two areas of Scotland, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire. News, 11 Oct Early inflammatory arthritis patients waiting too long for specialist support A new report reveals that patients with suspected early inflammatory arthritis are waiting too long to see a specialist. News, 10 Oct Inflammatory arthritis patients face long delays for treatment, audit reveals A leading rheumatoid arthritis charity is warning that treatment delays for patients with suspected early inflammatory arthritis could result in unnecessary harm. National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) said that thousands of people who potentially have the condition aren’t getting treatment in line with NICE guidelines and Quality Standards, which risks life-long disabilities. News, 18 Sep NRAS and the CBI launch video to encourage employers to provide better support for employees National Charity and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) partner to launch video to encourage employers to provide better support for employees with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other long term conditions in the workplace News, 26 Jun Charity Founder, Ailsa Bosworth MBE steps down after 18 years as CEO The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) has announced that Ailsa Bosworth MBE, the charity’s Founder and CEO, will be stepping down as CEO at the organisation’s AGM this week and taking on a new role as National Patient Champion. Clare Jacklin who has worked with Bosworth for the last 12 years will be taking over as CEO. Previous Page 1 … 8 9 10 11 Next Page
News, 02 Jan 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 than 2 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 […]
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, 10 Mar EULAR issue new guidelines for the management of RA The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) have issued updated guidelines on the management of RA, which had previously been updated in 2016.
News, 23 Jan Important Statement from NRAS about access to medicines For some time, NRAS has been concerned that some Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have been artificially restricting access to advanced therapies (biologics, biosimilars/JAK inhibitors) and undertook a Freedom of Information request to all CCGs about this.
News, 04 Nov Congratulations to the Healthcare Champions of 2019 On 1st November, NRAS held its 6th Healthcare Champion awards ceremony in the magnificent surroundings of the Leathersellers’ Livery Hall in London.
News, 11 Oct Shaping the Rheumatology Service in Scotland Scottish Quality Registry (ScotQR) for Rheumatoid Arthritis People with RA will be interested to know about a new initiative very soon to be trialled in two areas of Scotland, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire.
News, 11 Oct Early inflammatory arthritis patients waiting too long for specialist support A new report reveals that patients with suspected early inflammatory arthritis are waiting too long to see a specialist.
News, 10 Oct Inflammatory arthritis patients face long delays for treatment, audit reveals A leading rheumatoid arthritis charity is warning that treatment delays for patients with suspected early inflammatory arthritis could result in unnecessary harm. National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) said that thousands of people who potentially have the condition aren’t getting treatment in line with NICE guidelines and Quality Standards, which risks life-long disabilities.
News, 18 Sep NRAS and the CBI launch video to encourage employers to provide better support for employees National Charity and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) partner to launch video to encourage employers to provide better support for employees with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other long term conditions in the workplace
News, 26 Jun Charity Founder, Ailsa Bosworth MBE steps down after 18 years as CEO The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) has announced that Ailsa Bosworth MBE, the charity’s Founder and CEO, will be stepping down as CEO at the organisation’s AGM this week and taking on a new role as National Patient Champion. Clare Jacklin who has worked with Bosworth for the last 12 years will be taking over as CEO.
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