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, 30 Aug Updated: Autumn 2023 Covid booster vaccine programme The UK government has accepted advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which advises that for the 2023 autumn booster programme, the following groups should be offered a COVID-19 vaccine from 11 September: Full details can be seen on the links below: For information on the latest COVID-19 information and on variants […] News, 25 Aug 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, 01 Aug Outcome set: pregnancy with multiple conditions This study is about the development of a core outcome set for studies of pregnant women with multiple long-term conditions and is just one element of the MuM PreDiCT study. Mum PreDiCT are developing a project to study and improve maternity care for women who are also managing two or more long-term health conditions. These can be both physical conditions, such as […] 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 […] Previous Page 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 12 Next Page
News, 30 Aug Updated: Autumn 2023 Covid booster vaccine programme The UK government has accepted advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which advises that for the 2023 autumn booster programme, the following groups should be offered a COVID-19 vaccine from 11 September: Full details can be seen on the links below: For information on the latest COVID-19 information and on variants […]
News, 25 Aug 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, 01 Aug Outcome set: pregnancy with multiple conditions This study is about the development of a core outcome set for studies of pregnant women with multiple long-term conditions and is just one element of the MuM PreDiCT study. Mum PreDiCT are developing a project to study and improve maternity care for women who are also managing two or more long-term health conditions. These can be both physical conditions, such as […]
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 […]
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