NICE Guidelines on the Assessment and Prevention of Falls in Older People 1 May 2025 Arthritis Action welcomes the new NICE Guidelines on the assessment and prevention of falls in older people and those over 50 at higher risk. Aiming to reduce the risk and incidence of falls, and the associated distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality through update guidelines will…
Charities Call for the Government to Reconsider Cuts to Disability Benefits 21 March 2025 We have joined UK Charity Scope and over 60 organisations in calling for the Government to reconsider recently announced reforms to welfare provision, including the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and the Limited Capability for Work Amount. While we welcome the Government’s aims to help more disabled people into work, many with musculoskeletal…
Upcoming Webinar: ‘Movement Snacks: Small Moves, Big Benefits’ 19 March 2024 We are pleased to announce our next webinar ‘Movement Snacks: Small Moves, Big Benefits’ will take place on Wednesday 3 April, 1pm. You can reserve your space here. Our Dietitian, and Strength and Conditioning Coach Martin Lau will talk about the benefits of keeping active when living with arthritis, and introduce the concept…
Arthritis Action Announces New Chair of Trustees 11 February 2025 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom McLaughlan as our new Chair of Trustees. Tom steps into the role, having been a Board Member since 2022, succeeding Dan Torjussen-Proctor. Newly appointed Chair, Tom McLaughlan said: “I’m thrilled to take up the baton from Dan who did so much great work…
Movement Snacks 24 January 2025 We are pleased to introduce our arthritis-friendly ‘Movement Snacks’ email series, consisting of five sets of weekly exercises that target balance, core, upper body and lower body. The simple and easy-to-follow videos will arrive in your inbox once a week. By repeating these whenever you get a spare moment, e.g. as you…
