Article Guidelines on the management of RA Guidelines on the management of RA There are useful guidelines in place for various aspects of rheumatoid arthritis from different healthcare bodies. These guidelines offer evidence-based ‘best practice’ models. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) was founded in 1999 to create consistent clinical guidelines and make sure that people across England and […]
News, 14 Jul Biggest change to treatment of RA since the introduction of biologics in the early 2000s Last month we brought you the news about the Draft Final decision from NICE regarding treatment of ‘moderate active’ RA with some advanced therapies and we’re now delighted to say that as of 14th July this is now Final Guidance. This is an incredible achievement after years of campaigning and has the potential to improve […]
Page Apni Jung Early Inflammatory Arthritis Journey These videos are about the early inflammatory arthritis journey from diagnosis to getting started on treatment and learning about the different team members and their roles within the Rheumatology Multi-disciplinary Team and how they can help you. Moving on to Biologics If your RA is not being well managed on standard […]
Article Top 10 tips for travelling with RA Top 10 tips for travelling with RA Blog by Nadine Garland I think I am the perfect person to ask about travelling with RA, because it is something I love to do and basically what brings me to the UK from Australia. I was diagnosed with RA way back in 1987 at 19 years of age, and was given a bleak prognosis of the life […]
Article Isle of Wight Inflammatory Arthritis Group (non-NRAS) The Isle of Wight Inflammatory Arthritis Group meet monthly for a coffee and a natter at a local cafe. To find out more you can contact Hayley at hayley@iwrias.org.uk or follow them on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/isle.of.wight.inflammatory.arthritis.group
Article SOCRATES and PLAN-HERACLES study Patient Reported Measurement and Monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity
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 […]
Article Visiting the dentist Dental care professionals are regulated by the General Dental Council. To find an NHS dentist, please visit www.nhs.uk or call NHS 111. Click here for information on dental charges. Visiting the dentist need not be a dreaded experience. Your dentist and dental care team (i.e. dental therapists, hygienists, nurses, etc.) are here to help you. Here are some […]
Article Who can look after my feet? Podiatrists are part of the healthcare team that works together to care for people with inflammatory arthritis. Most people will be familiar with the term ‘chiropody’, but this is being superseded by the term ‘podiatry’, this being the profession’s preferred title. In essence, these are interchangeable protected titles. All chiropodists/podiatrists must be Health and Care […]
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