Resource Hub Try searching our resource hub to find the articles, videos, tools and publications most helpful for you. I am... Employer Health Professional Someone with RASelect topic... About NRAS Apni Jung info for South Asian community Community COVID-19 Diagnosis and Monitoring Diet and Exercise Events Family Planning Healthcare professionals Other Conditions Research Self-management Symptoms and Causes Treatment Work and BenefitsSelect resource type... Article Facebook Live NRAS Live Publication Video Clear All Article The effects of RA on the lungs There are three situations in which the lung can be adversely affected in people with rheumatoid arthritis: A direct effect of rheumatoid disease on the lungs An adverse effect of treatment given for rheumatoid on lung tissue Chest infections, as a consequence of rheumatoid itself or the immune-suppressing therapies given to treat it, causing a further deterioration […] Article Gift Aid If you are a UK taxpayer, please tick the box on our Subscription or Donation form, or provide your full name and full address, including your postcode, along with your permission to claim Gift Aid. You only need to make your declaration once. We can then use it for every gift you make and claim the gift aid back on any donation made within four years of […] Article Raise funds in your community Article Organise your own activity Think about how much you would like to raise. Brainstorm different ideas and pick a fundraising idea that you know you will enjoy organising. Its best to plan your event in advance to allow yourself as much time as possible. Things you need to think about are: budget, time & date, location, promoting/advertising. Please get in touch with the fundraising team if you have any question or […] Article Virtual fundraising Virtual pub quiz Connect with others – Use Skype, FaceTime or Google Hangouts to hold a virtual pub quiz. Set up a JustGiving page and ask your guests to make a donation to take part. Ebay your clutter away Now is a good opportunity to declutter, and working through your possessions is a chance to remember memories […] Article Celebrate and donate You might like to consider setting up an online Fundraising page, giving you the ability to personalise it with your story and photos, telling your family and friends all about your celebration. Alternatively, family and friends could donate directly to NRAS on your behalf – it couldn’t be easier. Setting up a fundraising page Please […] Article Set up your fundraising page Once you know the event, activity or challenge you’d like to take part in, you can then set up your online fundraising page. Choose from one of the following: Just Giving or a Facebook donate page. We also have a video tutorial explaining how to set up a Facebook fundraising page (A Facebook Fundraiser). Use […] Article How is lifespan affected by RA? Introduction This article explores the impact that RA can have on life expectancy and how this level of risk can be improved. Many factors can influence life expectancy, both for the general population and for those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Over the years, studies have shown that RA can shorten lifespan by an average of […] Article Rheumatoid nodules Rheumatoid nodules are firm lumps that appear subcutaneously (i.e. under the skin) in up to 20% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. These nodules usually occur overexposed joints that are subject to trauma, such as the fingers joints and elbows, though occasionally they can occur elsewhere such as the back of the heel. They are usually non-tender and only […] Load more ↓
Article The effects of RA on the lungs There are three situations in which the lung can be adversely affected in people with rheumatoid arthritis: A direct effect of rheumatoid disease on the lungs An adverse effect of treatment given for rheumatoid on lung tissue Chest infections, as a consequence of rheumatoid itself or the immune-suppressing therapies given to treat it, causing a further deterioration […]
Article Gift Aid If you are a UK taxpayer, please tick the box on our Subscription or Donation form, or provide your full name and full address, including your postcode, along with your permission to claim Gift Aid. You only need to make your declaration once. We can then use it for every gift you make and claim the gift aid back on any donation made within four years of […]
Article Organise your own activity Think about how much you would like to raise. Brainstorm different ideas and pick a fundraising idea that you know you will enjoy organising. Its best to plan your event in advance to allow yourself as much time as possible. Things you need to think about are: budget, time & date, location, promoting/advertising. Please get in touch with the fundraising team if you have any question or […]
Article Virtual fundraising Virtual pub quiz Connect with others – Use Skype, FaceTime or Google Hangouts to hold a virtual pub quiz. Set up a JustGiving page and ask your guests to make a donation to take part. Ebay your clutter away Now is a good opportunity to declutter, and working through your possessions is a chance to remember memories […]
Article Celebrate and donate You might like to consider setting up an online Fundraising page, giving you the ability to personalise it with your story and photos, telling your family and friends all about your celebration. Alternatively, family and friends could donate directly to NRAS on your behalf – it couldn’t be easier. Setting up a fundraising page Please […]
Article Set up your fundraising page Once you know the event, activity or challenge you’d like to take part in, you can then set up your online fundraising page. Choose from one of the following: Just Giving or a Facebook donate page. We also have a video tutorial explaining how to set up a Facebook fundraising page (A Facebook Fundraiser). Use […]
Article How is lifespan affected by RA? Introduction This article explores the impact that RA can have on life expectancy and how this level of risk can be improved. Many factors can influence life expectancy, both for the general population and for those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Over the years, studies have shown that RA can shorten lifespan by an average of […]
Article Rheumatoid nodules Rheumatoid nodules are firm lumps that appear subcutaneously (i.e. under the skin) in up to 20% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. These nodules usually occur overexposed joints that are subject to trauma, such as the fingers joints and elbows, though occasionally they can occur elsewhere such as the back of the heel. They are usually non-tender and only […]