Welcome to Arthritis Action

Arthritis Action is the only UK charity offering hands-on, practical help for people with arthritis to improve their quality of life whilst living with the condition. We offer our Members healthy eating advice, clinical appointments, exercise tips and pain management techniques whether or not they are having medical treatment. See the benefits of membership, or sign up to receive our free electronic Newsletter

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We offer our Members the opportunity to have physical therapies with our network of healthcare professionals called Associated Practitioners (APs). These professionals are qualified as osteopaths, chartered physiotherapists, McTimoney chiropractors and acupuncturists.

To find your nearest AP, just put in your postcode and the nearest practitioners (in a radius of 30 miles) will appear as flags on the map. Please click on the flags to find out more details about each practitioner. Alternatively, just click on the flags in your area of the country.

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Our work is funded solely by donations. We rely on the money you provide to enable us to support people to manage their arthritis. Whatever you can give makes a huge difference. For more information on how your money helps click here

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Musculoskeletal Core Capabilities Framework
14 August 2018 We were pleased to be involved in Health Education England and NHS England’s initiative to develop a ‘Musculoskeletal Core Capabilities Framework’, to...
- Aug 14, 2018
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NHS turns 70!
04 July 2017 On 5th July, NHS England turned 70 years old! The birthday celebrations began in January, and will run through to September, in...
- Jul 4, 2018
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New Rheumatoid Arthritis Guidelines
13 July 2018 NICE issues Rheumatoid Arthritis Guidelines The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued new guidelines for the management of...
- Jul 13, 2018
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Aug

Tue

London Arthritis Action Group @ St Margaret’s Activity Centre

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Aug 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

At our next London Arthritis Action Group we will be hearing from: Edwina Brocklesby, Director of Silverfit a Charity that promoting happier, healthier ageing through affordable physical activity and at the same time combat social isolation we aim to improve older people’s quality of life and also to save the NHS and social care providers money.

The event will also provide an opportunity to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

Interested? Attendance is Free for Members, £2 for non-Members – Please call us now on 02037 817120 – or email us: info@arthritisaction.org.uk to reserve your place.

Categories: AAG - Upcoming Events Events Tags: August Edwina Brocklesby Group happiness pain signals London Meeting Self-Management Silverfit

Sep

Mon

Kent Arthritis Action Group @ St Phillips Church

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Sep 3 @ 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm

At our next Kent Arthritis Action Group we will be hearing from: Mike Hathaway, Physiotherapist at Maidstone and Tunbridge Well NHS Trust.

Interested? Please call us now on 02037 817120 – or email us: info@arthritisaction.org.uk to reserve your place.The event will also provide an opportunity to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

Categories: AAG - Upcoming Events Tags: AAG arthritis Arthritis Action Groups Kent Maidstone Mike Hathaway Physiotherapist physiotherapy Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Coventry Arthritis Action Group @ Salvation Army

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Sep 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Our next Coventry Arthritis Action Group will provide the opportunity to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

Our speaker this month will be Rachel Perry Library Services Coordinator for Coventry Libraries Service, giving a talk about the national Reading Well Scheme and long-term conditions book collections.

Interested? Please call us now on 0203 781 7120 – or email us: info@arthritisaction.org.uk to reserve your place.

Categories: AAG - Upcoming Events Events Tags: arthritis book collections Coventry Groups library Meeting Members Rachel Perry reading well scheme talk

Sep

Tue

Leicester Arthritis Action Group @ Dock

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Sep 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Our next Leicester Arthritis Action Group this year will provide an opportunity to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

This month’s speaker is to be confirmed soon.

Interested? Please call us now on 02037 817120 – or email us: info@arthritisaction.org.uk to reserve your place.

Categories: AAG - Upcoming Events Events Tags: AAG arthritis event Group leicester pain management

Staines Arthritis Action Group @ Staines Library

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Sep 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Please come along to our next Staines Arthritis Action Group to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

This month, our guest speaker is Martin Lau, Services Development Manager and Dietitian,who will be presenting a talk on Diet and Arthritis

The event will also provide an opportunity to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

Interested? Please call us now on 02037 817120 – or email us: info@arthritisaction.org.uk to reserve your place.

Categories: AAG - Upcoming Events Events Tags: AAG arthritis diet Group Martin Lau nutrition Self-Management selfmanagement Staines

Sep

Thu

Southampton Arthritis Action Group

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Sep 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We will be running these on a six weekly basis and you will have the opportunity to hear from specialist speakers, alongside sharing hints, tips and experiences over a cup of tea or coffee.

This first meeting will focus on what you would like to see in upcoming meetings. There will be an opportunity for the Group to share hints and tips on living with arthritis.

Interested? Please call us now on 0203 781 7120 or email info@arthritisaction.org.uk to book your place.

Categories: AAG - Upcoming Events Events Tags: AAG Group Launch Southampton

Sep

Tue

Bury St Edmunds @ The Centre

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Sep 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Please come along to our next Bury St Edmunds Arthritis Action Group, to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

Speaker: Group & Events Manager Leah Boylan, giving a presentation entitled ‘Getting to Grips with Gadgets’.

Interested? Please call us now on 02037 817120 – or email us: info@arthritisaction.org.uk to reserve your place.

Categories: AAG - Upcoming Events Events Tags: AAG Bury St Edmunds gadgets Group Leah Boylan pain management self-management approach

Sep

Wed

Norwich Arthritis Action Group @ Assembly House

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Sep 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Our next Norwich Arthritis Action Group will provide an opportunity to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

Our speaker this month is Hannah Palmer, Acupuncturist and Arthritis Action Associated Practitioner, giving a talk about Acupuncture and the Associated Practitioner practice.

Interested? Please call us now on 02037 817120 – or email us: info@arthritisaction.org.uk to reserve your place.

Categories: AAG - Upcoming Events Events Tags: AAGs acupuncture arthritis Associated Practitioner Groups meetings Norwich

Sep

Sat

Warrington Arthritis Action Group @ Jubilee Hub

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Sep 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Our next Warrington Arthritis Action Group this year will provide an opportunity to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

This month Mary Maguire from Halton Fibromyalgia Support Group will be coming along to talk about the work the group does.

Interested? Please call us now on 02037 817120 to reserve your place.

Categories: AAG - Upcoming Events Events Tags: AAG arthritis fibromyalgia Group Halton Fibromyalgia Support Group June Mary Maguire Meeting Members Self-Management Warrington

Sep

Mon

Bristol Arthritis Action Group @ The Station

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Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Our next Bristol Arthritis Action Group is an exciting opportunity to meet others living in your area with arthritis, share hints and tips and to let us know what you would like to gain from the Self-Management Approach.

This month Leah Boylan, our Group and Events Manager will be presenting a talk on getting to grips with gadgets.

We are looking forward to hearing about how gadgets and aids help you manage everyday tasks with confidence.

Interested? Please call us now on 02037 817120 to reserve your place.