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Changes to the NHS Shingles Vaccine Programme

From September 1st, more people will be eligible for the NHS shingles vaccine. Previously the shingles vaccine programme was limited to those aged 70 – 79, but from September 2023 eligibility will be extended to include those who turn 65 or who are aged 50 or over and have a severely weakened immune system. The […]

News, 01 Aug

Reducing the risk of vulnerable groups contracting listeriosis

The risk assessment found that while the risk of contracting listeriosis in higher risk individuals from cold-smoked fish is low, the severity of the illness is high, with the potential for severe illness, hospitalisation, and death among higher risk groups. As a result, we are advising pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems (people […]

News, 30 Jun

Our NEW Exercise module has launched on SMILE-RA!

We are very excited to announce that our long awaited SMILE-RA module on the Importance of Physical Activity and Exercise has launched! Learn about the science, the benefits and some of the myths about exercising with rheumatoid arthritis. If you have any difficulty getting motivated and need help to get started this module is perfect […]

News, 28 Jun

Changes in the way to access COVID-19 treatments

Following a recent release of information from NHS England there has now been an update regarding the changes in accessing COVID treatments. From the 27th June, if you test positive for COVID-19, then you will no longer be contacted to arrange treatment. You will need to contact your GP, hospital specialist or NHS 111 for […]

News, 28 Jun

National Voices sets out a Vision for the Future of Primary Care

This press release was taken from the National Voices website. If you would like to read the full report, please click here. Today, National Voices launches a new report, signed and endorsed by over 50 health and care charities, which sets out a vision for the future of primary care. National Voices believe that, if acted upon, […]

News, 04 Jun

JIA Awareness Week 2023 (3-7 July)

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is proud to announce the launch of 2023’s Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Awareness Week (JIA AW). JIA-at-NRAS started JIAAW in 2022 with the aim to raise the awareness of the condition by educating and informing friends, family, employers and the general population about what juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is and […]

News, 26 May

Power to the Patients: More Choice to Help Cut Hospital Waiting Times

Patients will be empowered to choose where they receive their NHS care under new plans to help cut waiting lists, one of the Prime Minister’s five priorities. A letter issued by the NHS today to local areas will require patients to be offered choice when clinically appropriate. After speaking with their GP, patients will be […]

News, 23 May

NEW Partnership with touchIMMUNOLOGY

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with touchIMMUNOLOGY, an online informational platform intended for healthcare professionals only. Delivering online education is a skill and an art that they have perfected by experience, working with hundreds of renowned faculty members and many of the world’s leading medical societies. Please click here for more information […]

News, 02 May

Spring Booster Reminder!

Due to there still being a huge number of people remaining unvaccinated, it is even more important that those at higher risk do get their boosters and also encourage their friends and families who remain unvaccinated to get theirs done before there is no possibility to do so. The offer of a first and second […]

News, 21 Apr

SMILE-RA comes to the British Society of Rheumatology Conference!

On April 24th some of the NRAS team will be heading to Manchester to attend the British Society of Rheumatology Conference (BSR)! We are very excited to connect with friends and colleagues across the world of rheumatology and this year we will be shouting from the rooftops about our fantastic Self-Management programme – SMILE-RA With […]

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