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New Draft NICE Guidelines Advise Exercise for Managing Osteoarthritis

3 May 2022 NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has published updated draft guidelines on the management of osteoarthritis (also commonly known as ‘wear and tear’ arthritis). These guidelines suggest an important change in the treatment of people with osteoarthritis, emphasising the importance of self-management by supported exercise and weight management to…

NHS Launches #SolvingTogether Platform

26 January 2021 The NHS has launched the new online platform #SolvingTogether. The online site has been designed as a space where people can share their ideas on how the NHS can support people who are waiting for hip and knee replacement surgery, helping the NHS to improve their services. With many people facing a…

Young Adults Focus Groups

16 August 2021 Arthritis Action is inviting young adults to share their experiences of living with arthritis, in one of four focus groups taking place in September 2021, online over Zoom. The focus groups will offer the opportunity to share thoughts around arthritis support and management, enabling us to tailor services and resources to the…

Latest Webinar recording made available

26 February 2021 Arthritis Action is pleased to announce that a recording of our latest webinar is now made available for playback, on our Webinars page and on our Youtube channel. Taking place on the 25th February, ‘Arthritis and the COVID-19 Vaccine‘ was presented by CEO Shantel Irwin, and Medical Advisor Dr Wendy Holden, Consultant Rheumatologist…

Resolutions for 2021

01 January 2021 Arthritis Action’s Resolutions: Start the New Year with a Smile Leaving a year of uncertainty behind, we have put together five New Year’s Resolutions to make 2021 a year of positivity and vivacity, giving you the hope and emotional strength to manage your arthritis and lead a healthier, happier life. Each goal…