Page NRAS 20th Anniversary Raffle T&Cs Terms and Conditions 1. Introduction 1.1. The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) (“the Raffle”) will be operated as a Society Lottery under the Gambling Act 2005 as amended (“the Act”) and is licensed by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. 1.2. The Raffle is promoted by the Promoter and conducted for the benefit of The National […]
Page Sorry you can’t make it So sorry you won’t be able to be with us in person to mark this milestone in NRAS’ history. If you would like to send a message, we are hoping to share them on the evening so you can be with us in spirit if not in person. As the Gala Dinner is also a […]
Article Vulnerable Persons Policy What is a vulnerable person? We recognise that some of the people we engage with through our fundraising activities may not always have the capacity to fully understand the nature of the donation they are being asked to make to NRAS or the consequences of making that donation. An individual who finds it difficult to immediately […]
News, 16 Aug JCVI advice on COVID-19 vaccines for autumn booster programme On the 16th of August 2022 the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) published further advice for the roll out of the COVID-19 autumn booster programme. In this they discuss which of the vaccines should be utilised in the autumn boosters administration. They do highlight that all vaccines being used for boosters offer good […]
News, 28 Nov PSA: Potential Nurse Strikes It is the first time in the RCN’s 106-year history that it has instigated a statutory ballot of its members across all the countries of the UK about taking industrial action. “Anger has become action. Our members are saying enough is enough,” said Pat Cullen, the union’s general secretary and chief executive. “Our members will […]
News, 30 Oct Osteoporosis is a risk factor for people with RA and JIA See the following press release about an important new report on the state of play of osteoporosis in the UK.
Page The Wren Project The Wren Project provides an ongoing space to talk about the social and emotional impact of a diagnosis of autoimmune disease, with volunteers trained in active listening. We offer free 1:1 emotional support over a period of 3-6 months via video call. It is Wren’s mission to build community and support for the whole population […]
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, 02 Apr Hypertension – get checked! Did you know that hypertension (high blood pressure) usually has no signs or symptoms but is the largest known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). People with RA are at a heightened risk of high blood pressure so it will be important to check regularly. It is estimated that 32% of all adults have high […]
News, 11 Oct Early inflammatory arthritis patients waiting too long for specialist support A new report reveals that patients with suspected early inflammatory arthritis are waiting too long to see a specialist.
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