Resource Current campaigns Take a look at all the current policy campaigns we are participating in to improve lives for people with RA. Print News, 14 Aug 2026 New Government, new opportunities to improve inflammatory arthritis care NRAS responds to changes in the UK Government and the Department of Health and Social Care. The appointment of a new Prime Minister and a refreshed ministerial team at the Department of Health and Social Care marks an important moment for health policy across the UK. For people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile […] Blog NRAS’s Involvement with MDR-RA research trial NRAS is proud to be involved in MDR-RA, a European research project that aims to improve understanding and care for people whose rheumatoid arthritis remains active despite trying several treatments. For some people, finding the right treatment can be a long and frustrating journey. MDR-RA is looking at why this happens and how care could […] News, 14 Aug 2026 Personal Independence Payment: Timms Review The Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has published its Interim Report. This report shares what the Steering Group has heard so far from disabled people, charities and health organisations across the UK. News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS backs Scope’s Work Without Barriers campaign for workplace equality NRAS has joined Scope and a coalition of charities in calling on the Government to make disability pay gap reporting mandatory and remove the barriers that push disabled people out of work. The Scottish Report: Improving Care for People Living with Inflammatory Conditions The Scottish Report: Improving Care for People Living with Inflammatory Conditions People living with immune mediated inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis in Scotland are facing delays in diagnosis, unequal access to care and limited support to help them manage these incurable lifelong conditions. The Scottish Report, led by the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) in […] News, 14 Aug 2026 Metal toxicity: 2000 hip implants recalled The Medical Health Regulator’s Guidance & a Patient’s Story Reported by the Daily Telegraph (5th September 2025), the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a safety alert confirming increased risks linked to certain Profemur cobalt-chromium modular neck hip replacements. One patient, Tracey O’Neill, shared her experience in the national press (The Daily […] News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS to launch results of Welsh Survey on IA NRAS to launch the results of their Survey of people with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) across Wales, collecting data about the patient experience of accessing rheumatology services in 2024. Join NRAS’ CEO, Peter Foxton, from 12.00 -12.45 on Tuesday 22nd April – guest speakers, Ailsa Bosworth MBE, NRAS’ National Patient Champion, Dr Ceril Rhys-Dillon, Consultant Rheumatologist […] Article NRAS’ further response to disability cuts from the Spring Statement NRAS’ further response to disability cuts from the Spring Statement The news around benefit changes have been a significant story over the last few weeks with many changes being announced. This has been an incredibly difficult time for people living with disabilities and many feeling scared about their future and how this will impact them. […] Article Homecare Medicine Services in Scotland Independent Review of Medicines Homecare in Scotland News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS’ response to the Government’s proposal on benefits changes A statement by Peter Foxton, CEO of NRAS, in response to the government’s proposals and updates in respect of benefit cuts contained in the Government's Green Paper – Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working. News, 14 Aug 2026 NHS Elective Recovery Plan The NHS has responded to the Government’s plan to tackle the vast waiting list crisis: to reduce the waiting list back to the minimum target of 18 weeks and have set out a plan to achieve this target. It is widely known that public satisfaction of the NHS is the lowest it has been […] News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS’ response to the 10 Year Health Plan In November 2024, Peter, NRAS’ CEO, wrote a blog confirming the steps that NRAS were taking as a charity to respond and engage with the ongoing public consultation about the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. We have continued to encourage everyone to engage with the consultation platform and be a part of the process. As […] Article Failing to deliver: Homecare Delivery Services Homecare medicine delivery services are responsible for the delivery of vital medications to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, alongside a number of other long-term health conditions. A recent report from the Public Services Committee (House of Lords) concludes that services are not working as they should and, in some cases, “is causing patients serious harm”. More […] Article Sequential use of advanced therapies Some Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have been artificially restricting access to advanced therapies (biologics, biosimilars, JAK inhibitors etc.) Article ARMA (Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance) The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance is a national alliance of over 40 different patient and health professional member organisations committed to ensuring that Musculoskeletal conditions are a priority in policy and practice. Article Prescription Charges Coalition NRAS is working with the Prescription Charges Coalition to campaign to scrap prescription charges for people in England with long-term conditions. Research National Voices National Voices is a coalition of over 200 different health and social care charities in England. National Voices works together with its members to advocate for more inclusive and person centred health care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most. Article Disability Benefits Consortium The Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC) is a national coalition of over 100 different charities and other organisations committed to working towards a fair benefits system. As part of the DBC, we speak up for NRAS Members who rely on disability benefits. Related news articles News, 20 Feb 2025 NHS Elective Recovery Plan The NHS has responded to the Government’s plan to tackle the vast waiting list crisis: to reduce the waiting list back to the minimum target of 18 weeks and have set out a plan to achieve this target. It is widely known that public satisfaction of the NHS is the lowest it has been […] News, 22 Jan 2025 NRAS’ response to the 10 Year Health Plan In November 2024, Peter, NRAS’ CEO, wrote a blog confirming the steps that NRAS were taking as a charity to respond and engage with the ongoing public consultation about the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. We have continued to encourage everyone to engage with the consultation platform and be a part of the process. As […] News, 10 Jan 2025 Shaping NRAS’ Three Year Plan; Our Survey Findings The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is gearing up to launch its new three-year strategy in 2025. To make sure this strategy truly reflects the needs and aspirations of those it serves, NRAS teamed up with TwoCan Associates to conduct an insightful survey. By gathering the invaluable perspectives of people living with RA and JIA, […] Get all the latest news and events straight to your inbox with our regular email. Don't worry, we won't send you spam! Sign up
News, 14 Aug 2026 New Government, new opportunities to improve inflammatory arthritis care NRAS responds to changes in the UK Government and the Department of Health and Social Care. The appointment of a new Prime Minister and a refreshed ministerial team at the Department of Health and Social Care marks an important moment for health policy across the UK. For people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 New Government, new opportunities to improve inflammatory arthritis care NRAS responds to changes in the UK Government and the Department of Health and Social Care. The appointment of a new Prime Minister and a refreshed ministerial team at the Department of Health and Social Care marks an important moment for health policy across the UK. For people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile […]
Blog NRAS’s Involvement with MDR-RA research trial NRAS is proud to be involved in MDR-RA, a European research project that aims to improve understanding and care for people whose rheumatoid arthritis remains active despite trying several treatments. For some people, finding the right treatment can be a long and frustrating journey. MDR-RA is looking at why this happens and how care could […]
Blog NRAS’s Involvement with MDR-RA research trial NRAS is proud to be involved in MDR-RA, a European research project that aims to improve understanding and care for people whose rheumatoid arthritis remains active despite trying several treatments. For some people, finding the right treatment can be a long and frustrating journey. MDR-RA is looking at why this happens and how care could […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 Personal Independence Payment: Timms Review The Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has published its Interim Report. This report shares what the Steering Group has heard so far from disabled people, charities and health organisations across the UK.
News, 14 Aug 2026 Personal Independence Payment: Timms Review The Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has published its Interim Report. This report shares what the Steering Group has heard so far from disabled people, charities and health organisations across the UK.
News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS backs Scope’s Work Without Barriers campaign for workplace equality NRAS has joined Scope and a coalition of charities in calling on the Government to make disability pay gap reporting mandatory and remove the barriers that push disabled people out of work.
News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS backs Scope’s Work Without Barriers campaign for workplace equality NRAS has joined Scope and a coalition of charities in calling on the Government to make disability pay gap reporting mandatory and remove the barriers that push disabled people out of work.
The Scottish Report: Improving Care for People Living with Inflammatory Conditions The Scottish Report: Improving Care for People Living with Inflammatory Conditions People living with immune mediated inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis in Scotland are facing delays in diagnosis, unequal access to care and limited support to help them manage these incurable lifelong conditions. The Scottish Report, led by the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) in […]
The Scottish Report: Improving Care for People Living with Inflammatory Conditions The Scottish Report: Improving Care for People Living with Inflammatory Conditions People living with immune mediated inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis in Scotland are facing delays in diagnosis, unequal access to care and limited support to help them manage these incurable lifelong conditions. The Scottish Report, led by the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) in […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 Metal toxicity: 2000 hip implants recalled The Medical Health Regulator’s Guidance & a Patient’s Story Reported by the Daily Telegraph (5th September 2025), the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a safety alert confirming increased risks linked to certain Profemur cobalt-chromium modular neck hip replacements. One patient, Tracey O’Neill, shared her experience in the national press (The Daily […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 Metal toxicity: 2000 hip implants recalled The Medical Health Regulator’s Guidance & a Patient’s Story Reported by the Daily Telegraph (5th September 2025), the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a safety alert confirming increased risks linked to certain Profemur cobalt-chromium modular neck hip replacements. One patient, Tracey O’Neill, shared her experience in the national press (The Daily […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS to launch results of Welsh Survey on IA NRAS to launch the results of their Survey of people with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) across Wales, collecting data about the patient experience of accessing rheumatology services in 2024. Join NRAS’ CEO, Peter Foxton, from 12.00 -12.45 on Tuesday 22nd April – guest speakers, Ailsa Bosworth MBE, NRAS’ National Patient Champion, Dr Ceril Rhys-Dillon, Consultant Rheumatologist […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS to launch results of Welsh Survey on IA NRAS to launch the results of their Survey of people with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) across Wales, collecting data about the patient experience of accessing rheumatology services in 2024. Join NRAS’ CEO, Peter Foxton, from 12.00 -12.45 on Tuesday 22nd April – guest speakers, Ailsa Bosworth MBE, NRAS’ National Patient Champion, Dr Ceril Rhys-Dillon, Consultant Rheumatologist […]
Article NRAS’ further response to disability cuts from the Spring Statement NRAS’ further response to disability cuts from the Spring Statement The news around benefit changes have been a significant story over the last few weeks with many changes being announced. This has been an incredibly difficult time for people living with disabilities and many feeling scared about their future and how this will impact them. […]
Article NRAS’ further response to disability cuts from the Spring Statement NRAS’ further response to disability cuts from the Spring Statement The news around benefit changes have been a significant story over the last few weeks with many changes being announced. This has been an incredibly difficult time for people living with disabilities and many feeling scared about their future and how this will impact them. […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS’ response to the Government’s proposal on benefits changes A statement by Peter Foxton, CEO of NRAS, in response to the government’s proposals and updates in respect of benefit cuts contained in the Government's Green Paper – Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working.
News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS’ response to the Government’s proposal on benefits changes A statement by Peter Foxton, CEO of NRAS, in response to the government’s proposals and updates in respect of benefit cuts contained in the Government's Green Paper – Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working.
News, 14 Aug 2026 NHS Elective Recovery Plan The NHS has responded to the Government’s plan to tackle the vast waiting list crisis: to reduce the waiting list back to the minimum target of 18 weeks and have set out a plan to achieve this target. It is widely known that public satisfaction of the NHS is the lowest it has been […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 NHS Elective Recovery Plan The NHS has responded to the Government’s plan to tackle the vast waiting list crisis: to reduce the waiting list back to the minimum target of 18 weeks and have set out a plan to achieve this target. It is widely known that public satisfaction of the NHS is the lowest it has been […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS’ response to the 10 Year Health Plan In November 2024, Peter, NRAS’ CEO, wrote a blog confirming the steps that NRAS were taking as a charity to respond and engage with the ongoing public consultation about the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. We have continued to encourage everyone to engage with the consultation platform and be a part of the process. As […]
News, 14 Aug 2026 NRAS’ response to the 10 Year Health Plan In November 2024, Peter, NRAS’ CEO, wrote a blog confirming the steps that NRAS were taking as a charity to respond and engage with the ongoing public consultation about the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. We have continued to encourage everyone to engage with the consultation platform and be a part of the process. As […]
Article Failing to deliver: Homecare Delivery Services Homecare medicine delivery services are responsible for the delivery of vital medications to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, alongside a number of other long-term health conditions. A recent report from the Public Services Committee (House of Lords) concludes that services are not working as they should and, in some cases, “is causing patients serious harm”. More […]
Article Failing to deliver: Homecare Delivery Services Homecare medicine delivery services are responsible for the delivery of vital medications to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, alongside a number of other long-term health conditions. A recent report from the Public Services Committee (House of Lords) concludes that services are not working as they should and, in some cases, “is causing patients serious harm”. More […]
Article Sequential use of advanced therapies Some Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have been artificially restricting access to advanced therapies (biologics, biosimilars, JAK inhibitors etc.)
Article Sequential use of advanced therapies Some Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have been artificially restricting access to advanced therapies (biologics, biosimilars, JAK inhibitors etc.)
Article ARMA (Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance) The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance is a national alliance of over 40 different patient and health professional member organisations committed to ensuring that Musculoskeletal conditions are a priority in policy and practice.
Article ARMA (Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance) The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance is a national alliance of over 40 different patient and health professional member organisations committed to ensuring that Musculoskeletal conditions are a priority in policy and practice.
Article Prescription Charges Coalition NRAS is working with the Prescription Charges Coalition to campaign to scrap prescription charges for people in England with long-term conditions.
Article Prescription Charges Coalition NRAS is working with the Prescription Charges Coalition to campaign to scrap prescription charges for people in England with long-term conditions.
Research National Voices National Voices is a coalition of over 200 different health and social care charities in England. National Voices works together with its members to advocate for more inclusive and person centred health care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.
Research National Voices National Voices is a coalition of over 200 different health and social care charities in England. National Voices works together with its members to advocate for more inclusive and person centred health care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.
Article Disability Benefits Consortium The Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC) is a national coalition of over 100 different charities and other organisations committed to working towards a fair benefits system. As part of the DBC, we speak up for NRAS Members who rely on disability benefits.
Article Disability Benefits Consortium The Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC) is a national coalition of over 100 different charities and other organisations committed to working towards a fair benefits system. As part of the DBC, we speak up for NRAS Members who rely on disability benefits.
Related news articles News, 20 Feb 2025 NHS Elective Recovery Plan The NHS has responded to the Government’s plan to tackle the vast waiting list crisis: to reduce the waiting list back to the minimum target of 18 weeks and have set out a plan to achieve this target. It is widely known that public satisfaction of the NHS is the lowest it has been […] News, 22 Jan 2025 NRAS’ response to the 10 Year Health Plan In November 2024, Peter, NRAS’ CEO, wrote a blog confirming the steps that NRAS were taking as a charity to respond and engage with the ongoing public consultation about the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. We have continued to encourage everyone to engage with the consultation platform and be a part of the process. As […] News, 10 Jan 2025 Shaping NRAS’ Three Year Plan; Our Survey Findings The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is gearing up to launch its new three-year strategy in 2025. To make sure this strategy truly reflects the needs and aspirations of those it serves, NRAS teamed up with TwoCan Associates to conduct an insightful survey. By gathering the invaluable perspectives of people living with RA and JIA, […] Get all the latest news and events straight to your inbox with our regular email. Don't worry, we won't send you spam! Sign up
News, 20 Feb 2025 NHS Elective Recovery Plan The NHS has responded to the Government’s plan to tackle the vast waiting list crisis: to reduce the waiting list back to the minimum target of 18 weeks and have set out a plan to achieve this target. It is widely known that public satisfaction of the NHS is the lowest it has been […]
News, 22 Jan 2025 NRAS’ response to the 10 Year Health Plan In November 2024, Peter, NRAS’ CEO, wrote a blog confirming the steps that NRAS were taking as a charity to respond and engage with the ongoing public consultation about the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. We have continued to encourage everyone to engage with the consultation platform and be a part of the process. As […]
News, 10 Jan 2025 Shaping NRAS’ Three Year Plan; Our Survey Findings The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is gearing up to launch its new three-year strategy in 2025. To make sure this strategy truly reflects the needs and aspirations of those it serves, NRAS teamed up with TwoCan Associates to conduct an insightful survey. By gathering the invaluable perspectives of people living with RA and JIA, […]