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 Fundraising Healthcare professionals Other Conditions Research Self-management Symptoms and Causes Treatment Work and BenefitsSelect resource type... Article Blog Facebook Live NRAS Live Publication Video Clear All Blog How to tell your friends or family you have RA How to tell your friends or family you have RA Having a rheumatic condition can be difficult as it affects many aspects of your life, including your friendships. Although it can be nerve-wracking to tell other people about your condition, it can also be really beneficial as your friends may be able to understand your […] Blog 5 ways to adjust to easing COVID restrictions 5 ways to adjust to easing COVID restrictions Blog by Nadine Garland Many people with RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) have been shielding for almost 2 years now and the thought of the easing of restrictions is challenging at best. With yesterday’s announcement that England will be lifting all COVID restrictions in April, we have heard that […] Article MISSION-RA Study Moving to Support Sustained Improvement of Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis Blog 5 Tech Tips: Optimise your smartphone to assist your RA 5 Tech Tips: Optimise your smartphone to assist your RA Blog by Geoff West As someone who works in marketing, my life pretty much revolves around the digital space and in recent years it’s become increasingly difficult to switch off. With my phone constantly reminding me just how much I use it, I’ve made it […] Article FAQs on New Antiviral Treatment Updated August 2022 Changes to accessing the Antiviral treatment Previously, those who were eligible for the antiviral treatment were sent a confirmation letter and a priority PCR kit in the post. Since then, more anti-viral and nMAB (Neutralising monoclonal antibodies) treatments have become available to battle the virus and of course the COVID-19 landscape has […] Article Research Priorities in Psoriatic Arthritis December 2021 Introduction This process aimed to identify and prioritise the Top 10 research questions or evidence uncertainties for psoriatic arthritis in adults. A Priority Setting Partnership aims to help ensure that those who fund health research know what really matters to people living with psoriatic arthritis, their carers and clinicians. Methods The British Psoriatic […] Blog Reflections on how COVID has changed the health landscape Reflections on how COVID has changed the health landscape and highlighted the importance of supported self-management By Ailsa Bosworth, MBE As we begin 2022, I’ve taken time out to reflect on what has happened in healthcare delivery generally, but especially within rheumatology, and many of you will be aware that we have produced resources to […] Video How to Approach Your Rheumatology Consultation How to Approach Your Rheumatology Consultation In this introduction video we are joined by Tracy French, Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist at University Hospitals Bristol. Tracy runs through the ‘ASK’ approach and how to approach your RA journey. For more detailed help with your rheumatology consultation please register or log in to SMILE-RA and see our module […] Video COVID-19 Update: Hope on the horizon for immuno-suppressed/compromised individuals December COVID-19 Livestream December update on COVID-19 anti-viral medications and monoclonal antibody treatments as well as updates on 3rd primary doses and boosters. On 22nd December we hosted a panel discussion on the COVID treatments now available across the UK for those with immune mediated conditions such as RA. Watch the full video below or […] Load more ↓
Blog How to tell your friends or family you have RA How to tell your friends or family you have RA Having a rheumatic condition can be difficult as it affects many aspects of your life, including your friendships. Although it can be nerve-wracking to tell other people about your condition, it can also be really beneficial as your friends may be able to understand your […]
Blog 5 ways to adjust to easing COVID restrictions 5 ways to adjust to easing COVID restrictions Blog by Nadine Garland Many people with RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) have been shielding for almost 2 years now and the thought of the easing of restrictions is challenging at best. With yesterday’s announcement that England will be lifting all COVID restrictions in April, we have heard that […]
Blog 5 Tech Tips: Optimise your smartphone to assist your RA 5 Tech Tips: Optimise your smartphone to assist your RA Blog by Geoff West As someone who works in marketing, my life pretty much revolves around the digital space and in recent years it’s become increasingly difficult to switch off. With my phone constantly reminding me just how much I use it, I’ve made it […]
Article FAQs on New Antiviral Treatment Updated August 2022 Changes to accessing the Antiviral treatment Previously, those who were eligible for the antiviral treatment were sent a confirmation letter and a priority PCR kit in the post. Since then, more anti-viral and nMAB (Neutralising monoclonal antibodies) treatments have become available to battle the virus and of course the COVID-19 landscape has […]
Article Research Priorities in Psoriatic Arthritis December 2021 Introduction This process aimed to identify and prioritise the Top 10 research questions or evidence uncertainties for psoriatic arthritis in adults. A Priority Setting Partnership aims to help ensure that those who fund health research know what really matters to people living with psoriatic arthritis, their carers and clinicians. Methods The British Psoriatic […]
Blog Reflections on how COVID has changed the health landscape Reflections on how COVID has changed the health landscape and highlighted the importance of supported self-management By Ailsa Bosworth, MBE As we begin 2022, I’ve taken time out to reflect on what has happened in healthcare delivery generally, but especially within rheumatology, and many of you will be aware that we have produced resources to […]
Video How to Approach Your Rheumatology Consultation How to Approach Your Rheumatology Consultation In this introduction video we are joined by Tracy French, Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist at University Hospitals Bristol. Tracy runs through the ‘ASK’ approach and how to approach your RA journey. For more detailed help with your rheumatology consultation please register or log in to SMILE-RA and see our module […]
Video COVID-19 Update: Hope on the horizon for immuno-suppressed/compromised individuals December COVID-19 Livestream December update on COVID-19 anti-viral medications and monoclonal antibody treatments as well as updates on 3rd primary doses and boosters. On 22nd December we hosted a panel discussion on the COVID treatments now available across the UK for those with immune mediated conditions such as RA. Watch the full video below or […]