Lupus (SLE)
Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease causing your immune system to attack your body's own tissues - causing inflammation. Learn causes, symptoms and treatments.
Vaccinations
Read our guidance about vaccines and arthritis, including why you need them, side-effects and reducing risk of infection.
Ask the expert: learn more about lupus
To help raise awareness of lupus, we spoke to Chris Wincup about the questions he’s frequently asked by patients living with lupus.
Belimumab
Belimumab is used to treat lupus. Find out how long it takes to work, how it’s taken and possible side effects.
Our Let’s Move with Leon programme launches to rave reviews
We’re pleased to share your feedback about our exercise programme designed to help people with arthritis get active.
Back pain
Back pain is very common and usually doesn’t have a serious cause. Learn about treatments, exercises and other ways to manage back pain.
5 ways to help with fatigue
Fatigue can be one of the most debilitating symptoms of arthritis – and it’s nothing to do with ‘being a bit tired’. Read our tips and advice.
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip
The hip is one of the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the spine
The spine is one of the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
"There is always hope, there is always help available"
Anthony was diagnosed with lupus over 20 years ago. Here he shares how a healthy diet, exercise and keeping positive have helped him strike a healthy balance.
“I don’t want to be treated any differently, I’m still a normal person.”
Olivia is 19 and has JIA, here she shares her plans for joining the police and the importance of having supportive people around you.
“Adjusting to life with psoriatic arthritis has been a journey”
Mum and blogger, Jamie Birch, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Here she shares how writing about her experiences has helped her learn to manage her family life.
Sex, relationships and arthritis
Arthritis can affect sex and your relationships, this section looks at some of the common challenges and ways to manage them.
Living in pain: my life with JIA
Cat was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis at 14. Now, 32, she works as an A&E doctor is a mum of two.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) commonly affects your back but can affect other joints. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments.