Raising the discussion for disability in the workspace 05 February 2018 Raising the discussion for disability in the workspace By Shantel Irwin, Arthritis Action’s CEO There are currently over 10 million people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions in the UK, and as a leading cause of pain and disability nationwide, it resulted in a staggering loss of over 30 million working days…
Dame Carol Black at ARMA Annual Lecture 05 January 2018 We are excited to announce Arthritis Action is sponsoring this year’s annual lecture by Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA), with a talk by Dame Carol Black, who will be reviewing the progress to date, as outlined in the recent government paper ‘Improving Lives: the future of work, health and disability, and the…
Bringing Communities Together 13 October 2017 Bringing Local Communities Together To Raise Awareness Of Arthritis By Shantel Irwin, Arthritis Action’s CEO Arthritis is a condition that causes stiffness and swelling in the joints. One in six of us have arthritis and one in five will consult a GP about a musculoskeletal problem each year. It is the leading cause…
