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Article Work 10 years on from our survey in 2007, NRAS launched a new report on the impact RA has on working lives at the end of 2017. “Work Matters” was a landmark report providing new data on this most important subject. “Work is central to human existence and the motive force for all economies. For individuals, it provides structure […]
Article Using the computer These days many of us must use a computer at work, and it can be a struggle for people who have long term conditions that affect their joints. Long periods of keyboard/mouse use can cause swelling and pain in the fingers, and wrists. Thankfully, there are many things that can now be done to help alleviate […]
Article Disability Discrimination Case Study – The Equality Act 2010 Taken from: NRAS magazine, Autumn 2012 The following is a real case which Adish dealt with… Joe suffers from left hip early osteoarthritis with femoroacetabular impingement. He believes that this condition amounts to a disability within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010. Joe is currently employed as a Personal Trainer at “All About Health” gymnasium (his “Employer”) and has worked […]
Article Overcoming problems at work Taken from NRAS magazine, Spring 2011 People who are trying to remain in employment as well as manage long term health issues, often face stress, bullying and discrimination in the workplace in addition to the normal day-to-day difficulties they experience. Colleagues may actively victimise and bully staff members who appear to be different or weaker than […]
Article Guide to the Equality Act 2010 Taken from NRAS magazine, Winter 2010 This guidance has been prepared by Coffin Mew LLP to give an overview of the current protection provided to disabled persons under the Equality Act 2010 which replaced the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 with effect from 1 October 2010. Who is entitled to protection against disability discrimination? In order […]
Article Promoting mental wellbeing at work Taken from NRAS magazine, Spring 2010 NRAS welcomes the publication of The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance for employers on promoting mental wellbeing at work through productive and healthy working conditions. The guidance aims to help reduce the estimated 13.7 million working days lost each year due to work-related mental health […]
Article Benefits Introduction If you have rheumatoid arthritis, there are a number of different benefits that you can claim. Whether you are in or out of work, you may be able to claim personal independence payment to cover the extra costs that result from your condition; in Scotland, you can claim adult disability payment instead. If you […]
Article Right Start Service What is Right Start? Right Start supports people living with RA to understand their diagnosis and how it is likely to affect them. Getting the right support can help people to make adjustments to behaviour, lifestyle and health beliefs and understand why supported self-management is important and how to make those important first steps to managing […]
Article Living with RA Service What is the Living with RA service? Living with RA is a new service that has been developed by NRAS to support a range of HCPs working with patients who have been living with RA for a period of time. (Newly diagnosed RA patients can be referred to the New2RA Right Start Service) Getting the right, supportive help can […]