News, 08 Sep HM Queen Elizabeth – 1926-2022 All at NRAS wish to express our deep sorrow at the news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. When we heard the news last Thursday evening, we had a major decision to make as to whether to proceed with the Awards and Dinner scheduled for Friday 9th in Windsor. After much discussion […]
Your Stories Life coaching and RA Jasmine Jenkins, NRAS Member and author of ‘How to live a full life with Rheumatoid Arthritis’ discusses life with RA and the benefits of life coaching. I have had RA for 36 years. It all started when I was 22. I was working as a temporary gardener in the park, weeding, digging, mowing, hoeing, pruning […]
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Article COVID-19 Employment and benefits Work The latest official information on COVID-19, including support with work, can be found here: England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Up-to-date advice for employers and businesses is also available here: Furlough and benefits Furlough has been extended until March 2021, and even those who have not previously been furloughed may now be eligible. For the latest information, please check […]
Article Common Signs Rheumatoid Arthritis is Getting Worse While it may not be as well-known as other types of arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) still affects more than 450,000 people in the UK. This autoimmune condition occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of joints, leading to inflammation and a range of symptoms, including joint pain and stiffness. While RA primarily affects […]
Article What is RA? Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease, meaning that the symptoms such as pain and inflammation are caused by the immune system attacking the joints.
Page [Test] SoGo Embedding This year for RAAW 2024 (16-22 September) the theme is #STOPtheStereotype focusing on dispelling the frustrating stereotypes that surround this incurable, invisible condition. The 450,000 people living in the UK with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) face people making assumptions about their condition, hearing comments along the lines of “you look fine how can you be unwell?’, ‘you […]
Event, on 16 Sep RA Awareness Week 2024 This year for RAAW 2024 (16-22 September) the theme is #STOPtheStereotype focusing on dispelling the frustrating stereotypes that surround this incurable, invisible condition. The 450,000 people living in the UK with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) face people making assumptions about their condition, hearing comments along the lines of “you look fine how can you be unwell?’, ‘you are far too young to […]
Page RAAW 24 – #STOPtheStereotype This year for RAAW 2024 (16-22 September) the theme is #STOPtheStereotype focusing on dispelling the frustrating stereotypes that surround this incurable, invisible condition. The 450,000 people living in the UK with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) face people making assumptions about their condition, hearing comments along the lines of “you look fine how can you be unwell?’, ‘you […]
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