News, 25 Aug RA Awareness Week 2022 (12-17 September) The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is proud to announce the launch of 2022’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week (RAAW). NRAS started RAAW in 2013 with the aim to raise the awareness of the condition by educating and informing friends, family, employers and the general population about what rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is and the devastating impact […]
Article NRAS CEO, Clare Jacklin on the Health Without Borders Podcast NRAS CEO, Clare Jacklin on the Health Without Borders Podcast 8th August 2022 For people living with rheumatoid arthritis, knowledge is power, whether it’s here in the United States or around the world. In this episode, learn how a leading health advocate in the UK is serving 450,000 adults living with RA and 12,000 children […]
News, 08 Feb NRAS, partners with Inmedix to develop ‘Stress Matters’ resources The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) proudly announces that thanks to funding provided by Inmedix, the charity is embarking on a project to develop resources explaining the impact of stress on developing or exacerbating rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. The project will include a UK nationwide survey of those living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) leading to the […]
Article The impact of your gift Your support is vital Your support allows NRAS to provide our vital information and support services including the NRAS Helpline, virtual patient information events and information booklets. Helpline Across the UK, over 450,000 people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 12,000 young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have access to a freephone helpline which […]
Article Getting the most from your initial consultation with your GP Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects more than 450,000 adults in the UK. There is increasing evidence that early introduction of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) such as methotrexate is effective in reducing rheumatoid activity thus leading to a reduction in joint pain and deformity, long term disability and cardiovascular problems. Such beneficial effects result in an improvement in measures of […]
Page Press enquiries Key Facts for Journalists Who are NRAS? The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is the only UK patient organisation supporting those affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) as well as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Founded in 2001, NRAS also supports the families of those living with RA or JIA as well as the health professionals who […]
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Article Norwich Group (The RiNG) (non-NRAS Group) Jane & Viv coordinate this group that meets at The Village Hall, Back Lane, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3JJ. You can find details of future dates and further information by emailing Jane on janescarfe@gmail.com
Article 6 top tips for controlling seasonal allergies 6 top tips for controlling seasonal allergies Blog by Victoria Butler Many people with RA tell us their joint pains lessen in the warmer weather, but if you are one of the approximately 16 million people in the UK who suffer from hay fever you will also be aware that warmer weather brings with it […]
Your Stories Learning to live with RA in your 20s and 30s My name is Johanne. I am 35 years old and work as a freelance Costume Designer and Maker. I was diagnosed with RA ten years ago when I was just 25. There have been ups and downs, and lots of necessary adjustments have been made in terms of lifestyle and diet – but I can happily […]
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