Millions of people living with arthritis know how the condition can cause pain and fatigue which can make everyday tasks difficult. Arthr, a new social venture powered by Versus Arthritis, is developing new products for and with people with arthritis to make daily life easier. Researchers spoke to several hundred people…
I'm always interested in the unusual, so was particularly delighted when sent an image of camel hair art - not something I had come across before. I have now spent a happy couple of hours looking and reading up about the subject after giving up trying to get to sleep on a particularly hot night. 1. Arthr and the…
No Week Ending last week as we picked one of the worst times for local bad weather to have some time off. However, now that the rain and wind has all eased, we seem to have double the population of garden butterflies compared to last year. 1. Featured Story - New Series In a new series, we are highlighting a Featured Story…
Our Impossible to Ignore campaign is calling on all UK governments to make sure the needs of people with arthritis are addressed as they plan to restart NHS services. With appointments, treatments and joint replacement surgery delayed, thousands of people have been left waiting in pain with no clear idea of when things…
Versus Arthritis will be hosting a Facebook Live Q&A event at 11:00am on Wednesday 29th July. We will be joined by Dr Benjamin Ellis, Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Policy Advisor at Versus Arthritis, and Lili John, who lives with arthritis and has recently taken part in our 10,000 steps every day in June…
People with arthritis can’t ignore their pain. Let’s make sure the Government doesn’t, either. It's not 'just aches and pains', and it's not 'just wear and tear’. It’s not alright – it’s arthritis, and it can steal someone's family life, independence and even the ability to move freely. Sign our petition now to demand that…
In News Local To Me the post-lockdown holiday season has well and truly started with famous landmarks and attractions being overwhelmed with visitors at the weekends (looking at you, Snowdon). We are now planning to take quiet mid-week picnics (weather permitting) in the less frequented beautiful countryside and wait for…
The decision about whether to have joint replacement surgery is a big one. Each year in the UK alone, over 250,000 people choose to have the procedure. For people with arthritis, having a joint replacement can be life-changing, but while it’s beneficial for some, it’s not always the best option. Some people will experience…
The Goats of Llandudno Following last week's headline in Week Ending about the return of the wild goats to Llandudno, we were sent a mock poster devised during lockdown. It is part of a set of images that appeared on social media advising the UK that Wales had a "stay local" rule, restricting travel to 5 miles and that…
They're Back! Picture credit: @BrianLane15 on Twitter This week Wales relaxed it's Stay Local requirements of not travelling further than 5 miles from home. Permission was also given for some non-essential services to re-open on Monday 22nd June. Early mornings can now see small queues forming in Llandudno to take…
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