With new announcements pending this weekend and so there being a possible change in the advice regarding staying safe, we will most likely be updating our Covid-19 pages in the coming week. We will try to sign-post changes here in our News Category for forum members but it will be well worth a regular check of our…
The previous dry and sunny weather has now given way to showers and some breezy days in places. Such a shame we can't get out further afield other than local trips: the motorways and main roads are absolutely deserted... 1. Campaign: It’s not alright – it’s arthritis It’s not just “wear and tear”. It’s not just “aches and…
We know that many of you will be impacted by the coronavirus and the sense of isolation from those you care about, especially loved ones with conditions like arthritis. Now more than ever, people with arthritis need our support. It’s time to end the loneliness and isolation of arthritis. It’s time to stop dismissing…
Versus Arthritis is now campaigning on your behalf in a big way. As a result, numbers ariving here on the Online Community and also signing up for the Newsletter and Campaign have shot up. 1. Campaign: It’s not alright – it’s arthritis It’s not just “wear and tear”. It’s not just “aches and pains”. It’s not alright – it’s…
People with arthritis face an agonising wait for a joint replacement. We’re campaigning for urgent action to fix joint replacement waiting times and give vital hope and certainty to those struggling in pain. Our new campaign, Right on Time, is calling for: The Government to keep people’s NHS guarantee to treatment within…
Young people with arthritis are amongst those who have been classed as ‘vulnerable’ during COVID-19. For many, this means no more school, university, or seeing friends, while some are even shielding from family members at home. We asked Jasmine and Sammy who both have arthritis, how they're managing and what advice they’d…
Over a few short weeks the world changed. But, this weekend, it is still Easter! How will you be celebrating it this year? In other news... 1. Calling all Lurkers / Readers say Hi Each week we get quite a lot of new members and applicants who join up but don't make their first post. There are also a large number of…
Today we launch COVA, the COVID-19 virtual assistant, to give much needed extra support to people with arthritis & musculoskeletal conditions during this time. With such high demand on services, we're proud to offer a new way to get vital information
Coronavirus is having an unprecedented impact on health services, meaning that non-urgent operations over the coming months will be postponed. For further information, including assessing your risk and medication, read our dedicated coronavirus section. You’ve shared your experiences on our Facebook page about how it feels…
As we continue with extraordinary events, here's some of what has happened on our Online Community and elsewhere over the last week: 1. Elsewhere: The Goats of Llandudno Starting just over a week ago, I noted a story on Twitter about the wild roaming goats from the Great Orme wandering down into the town of Llandudno -…
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