Buses run by First Bus in Scotland are operating at a reduced capacity with around 1 in 4 seats being available. A new app that you can download to your phone will help to plan journeys, see available capacity and buy tickets all in one place. You can now track your bus live on a map so you know exactly where it is and…
Well, that's the first half of 2020 done and ... er ... gulp! I think it may have just got its own chapter in the history books. As ever, do check with our Coronavirus (Covid-19) information page as updates are happening on an increasingly regular basis as advice for shielding is changed. 1. Hello New Members Readers may…
Research has shown the benefits of regular exercise for people with arthritis and Musculoskeletal conditions. It can help to ease stiffness and pain, strengthen your bones and joints and boost feelings of wellbeing. Everybody is different and the key to making exercise a part of your routine is finding an activity which is…
No Week Endings for the past fortnight: holidays and arthritis intervened! This week the weather has been a little warm... Hope you all managed not to melt in the heat and take heart that torrential rain is in the forecast for some over the coming few days. 1. Boom And Bust This phrase used as the title of an ongoing…
In Scotland, people who've been shielding should continue to do so until 31 July. New advice has been issued allows people who are shielding to spend time outdoors whilst observing social distancing guidelines. This means from the 19th June those who are shielding can now meet with one other household, in a group of up to…
On 2nd June Versus Arthritis updated the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and arthritis - where to go for information section of the website. This reflected the changes in advice made across the 4 nations of the United Kingdom and the subsequent information published. Additional information regarding Shielding continues to appear…
Today we're joining a group of charities to ask the government for clear, consistent advice and support for those who are shielding and those who are vulnerable as lockdown measures ease. Read our joint letter and what we're collectively asking of the government:
People came out for the 10th Thursday in a row to support carers during the current pandemic, perhaps for the last time. This could be the last clap until next year and it may be that clapping for the NHS will become an annual event. 1. Share Your Story We’re looking for people with arthritis to share their pregnancy…
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have been awarded £52,000 to investigate the impact of lockdown on patients with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Specifically focusing on psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and chronic pain conditions including fibromyalgia. Together with the British…
Our top image this week features our dummy member @HappyFrog. What is special is that there are examples of the sorts of things you can add to your Activity Wall on display, including text, images and videos. Do visit the profile and just add your comment or become inspired to start adding items to your own Activity Wall.…
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