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Val's Cafe
Dear Mods When we get our new cafe can it be called Val's Cafe please. She hit on a great idea doing this and we are so glad she did. It gives us a place to go to meet up and natter about anything. I…5 -
Want to learn more about the benefits of physical activity?
When: Wednesday 28th March at 6pm Where: Online (Microsoft Teams) Our own Jodine Williams will be holding a session on the benefits of physical activity. Jodine is an expert in her field around physi…5 -
A small but notable landmark my condition
Well - I've finally done it. For the first time in 2 years I had the confidence this morning to walk downstairs WITHOUT HOLDING ONTO ANYTHING! Doesn't sound much but honestly, I would have leapt for …5 -
In a perfect world we would have....
A designated GP and nurse in each and every doctor's surgery, an arthritis ward in every hospital and a specialist arthritis centre in every county treating in patients and outpatients. Imagine all t…5 -
THR my new life as a bionic person
Hi, Finally, it's my turn. I've found that reading the experiences of others have helped me more than anything. I was tired of Social Media overachievers and private clinics trying to get customers. …6 -
Just bought Activ8 at a cost of £134.70- Anybody else tried it please??
I hope that this is not a rip off and I have just joined this site as husband and I are pretty old 82 and 79 and getting pretty creaky. But we still electric bike!! Any help gratefully received and t…5 -
Re: New to rheumatoid arthritis
Hi Meli, My name is Wendy, and I was diagnosed with RA about 7 years ago at the age of 52, where do the years go to?? Yes it was a shock when I was first diagnosed, even though I suppose it was a rel…5 -
Life Hacks
Hi everyone, The photo below is of the ordinary telescopic backscratchers which are very satisfying for that out of reach itch and not too expensive to buy either! You may not know its hidden talent…6 -
My hip replacement diary
Day 1 So far today my journey has gone so much better than I dared to hope. I know I had read lots of stories and had so much encouragement from this ahead of me but I didn’t dare hope I’d be the sam…11 -
Hip replacement tips
I had my left hip replaced 11 days ago and got out of hospital after two nights. Thus far my recovery seems to be going well so I thought I’d share some tips which might help anyone waiting for a THR…6