Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
NRAS local groups are a wonderful place to share knowledge, enjoy engaging events and find friendship with others who know what living with rheumatoid arthritis is like. By joining an NRAS local group, people can find support, enjoy activities and learn from expert speakers.
For more information on upcoming local events, visit the event page on nras.org.uk.
For more information on NRAS Local Groups and NRAS JoinTogether online groups, please visit the NRAS Connect with others page.
As part of a commitment to increasing their support of South Asian communities across the UK impacted by Rheumatoid Arthritis, NRAS is pleased to announce the launch of three new patient-facing leaflets in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.
These are now available as downloads or in hard copy for individuals and in quantity for rheumatology teams serving people from South Asian heritage, adding to the collective resources on the Apni Jung area of the NRAS website specifically for South Asian communities.
Also, a reminder that it is possible to translate the NRAS website into 16 different languages, which include Bengali and Gujarati (in addition to the above three South Asian languages) for South Asian people affected by RA. …
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The Patients Association has launched two resources, an animation and a guide, which provide patients with the knowledge and tools they need so they are prepared to get the most out of their care. This includes:
The advice covers before, during and after appointments, focusing on communication, sharing information, and accessibility.
Both the animation and the guide can be viewed and downloaded from the Patients Association website.…
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NRAS Live: Stress Management and Autoimmune Conditions webinar
6th Feb 2025, 7:00pm
Online – Zoom
While stress itself does not directly cause rheumatoid arthritis (RA), research suggests it can play a vital part in triggering or exacerbating people’s symptoms. According to NRAS’s own report on stress, a staggering 77% of those who took part determined stress to be a major factor when they had flares.
Join the NRAS Live session at the beginning of February for a “Time to Talk Day” special on the importance of managing your stress.…
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NRAS is pleased to announce the launch of their new Stress Matters booklet. This follows on from the report by the same name, which covered the results of a survey exploring patient experiences of stress in relation to their inflammatory arthritis (IA).
Stress Matters explores what the findings of the NRAS study mean for people living with IA. It also helps people to understand what stress is, how it might affect them and gives tips on how it can be managed.…
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7th March 2025
The University of Chicago Booth, London
This one-day conference represents novel approach from the BSR education committee to bring a different type of expert to the lectern as part of a new format that uses patient stories and perspectives to deliver a fresh narrative to clinical learning. These key areas are often neglected when it comes to continuing professional development offerings. In patient-centered care, experiences, both positive and negative, need to be integral to how we learn as healthcare professionals, and how we are inspired to build and deliver our services.…
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Lupus UK Youth is pleased to launch a new booklet to support and prepare young people with lupus during the transition from paediatrics to adult services. It is based on the T-KASH (Transition Knowledge and Skills in Healthcare) model developed by young people with lived experience from Alström Syndrome UK, and includes tips and a workbook format to help young people think through their individual transition journey.
As lupus is a life-long condition, effective transition from paediatric to adult services is a vital part of healthcare for young people with lupus.…
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Please join NRAS for the next NRAS Live event on Wednesday 27th November, 7pm. This month, it’s Men’s Health Awareness Month and in celebration, NRAS will be highlighting the importance of men’s health, especially for those living with rheumatoid arthritis.
NRAS COO, Stuart Munday will be joined by musician and composer, Krystian Lamb, who lives with RA. Krystian will be sharing his story so far, from diagnosis to now managing his condition and releasing his project, Introspection, which was inspired by his RA journey.…
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NRAS is pleased to announce the launch of their new booklet, Relationships Matter, a guide to relationships for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and adult juvenile idiopathic arthritis (AJIA).
A diagnosis of RA or JIA effects every aspect of a person’s life and the lives of those closest to them, including any current or future partner. In this booklet, we discuss a range of topics, including the impact of these conditions on dating, sex and maintaining healthy long-term relationships.
The booklet is inclusive of all sexualities and includes information and tips, as well as anecdotes from people living with these conditions.…
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Freedom to Move – an opportunity to experience education, movement and creativity
Cornwall Arthritis Trust, working in partnership with Artconnexion, have brought communities together to exchange knowledge about living with Arthritis and MSK conditions, as well as emphasising self-management, positive thinking, movement, creativity, and the importance of connecting.
The programme helps people discover what happens when you mix Creativity, Education and Movement – it’s a CEMical reaction of delight.
The programme was positively received at Miners Court Day Care centre in Reduth, Cornwall.…
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