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Blog Supported Self-Management Matters The concept of self-management When I was first diagnosed with RA in 1981, supported self-management just wasn’t a ‘thing’. You did what the Doctor told you to do and tried to survive the burden of pain, fatigue and creeping disability, especially if your treatment wasn’t slowing the progression of disease or controlling the symptoms adequately. […]
Article The PERISCOPE Trial The PERISCOPE Trial Continuing vs Stopping Biologics for Inflammatory Joint Disease Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis are common forms of inflammatory arthritis. They are caused by an overactive immune system and are treated with medicines that reduce pain and inflammation. In recent years, special immune-suppressing medicines, called biologics, have been developed, which are […]
Blog What are your goals for 2026? Blog by Kirsty Lambert January is the perfect time to get on top of all those jobs that we’ve been putting off in the run-up to Christmas. We’ve come up with a few tips to help you take back control of your ‘New Year to do’ list. Planning for the future It’s easy to put off writing your Will – in fact it’s estimated that around half of all UK […]
Blog Managing winter pain: advice for people living with rheumatoid arthritis Article by Ailsa Bosworth, MBE It’s fair to say that nearly half a million people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) in the UK don’t look forward to the winter months. “Invariably, the colder winter weather has a negative impact on my joints, making them painful and stiff. However, I’ve learnt techniques to help manage my pain […]
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Blog New Horizons: My First Few Months at NRAS Blog by Sarah Parsons 2025 was a year of significant milestones for me. I celebrated my “super 60th” birthday with some unforgettable highlights—from walking over the top of the O2 to catching a Broadway show in New York and fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting the Museum of the Bible in Washington. However, while the […]
Article NRAS helpline closed over Christmas period Please note that the NRAS office, including our Helpline will be closed over the Christmas period. Helpline closes: Wednesday 24th December at 1.30pm Helpline re-opens: Friday 2nd January at 9.30am We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for people living with a long-term health condition, such as RA. The following is a list […]
Article Walks and Treks There are organised walks and treks available for everyone, no matter your pace and ability. All events offer plenty of food and drink, rest stops and excellent support teams. Join as an individual or as a team. Popular options include their biggest event on the Jurassic Coast, the scenic Lake District and Peak Districts offer […]