Cost of Living and Arthritis: We’re here to help
We offer help and advice on how to manage the costs of living with arthritis and MSK conditions.
Find out more about reducing the cost of living with arthritis.We are here for you
Whether you're looking for information about your arthritis condition, or you want to support family and friends, we're here to help.
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HelplineYou don’t need to face arthritis alone. Our advisors provide information and advice about arthritis.
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Online communityTalk to people affected by arthritis and share your everyday experiences.
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Chat to AVAGet fast, easy access to our trusted information, 24/7 from our virtual assistant.
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Arthritis types A-ZSearch our A-Z or type in the condition you'd like more information about, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia and many more.
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In your areaJoin one of our local groups, bringing people with arthritis together to share their experiences and access face-to-face support.
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For healthcare professionalsDiscover the latest news, guidance, resources and videos to support you with your work and join our network for updates.
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Get involved todayMake a donation, find an event or be inspired by our fundraising ideas.
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Volunteer for usGive something back to the community and to make a difference to the lives of people who need support.
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Campaign for usJoin us to make our politicians listen and take action to push back the limits of arthritis on people’s lives.
What's new?
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Right now, our researchers are working tirelessly on new ways to diagnose, treat and manage fibromyalgia. Here are just a few groundbreaking studies we’re funding.
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How our Impact Accelerator Unit is helping people benefit from the latest arthritis research sooner
Putting research into practice doesn’t happen overnight. It can take years of tireless work. We want to speed up the process, so that you can benefit from the latest research quicker — and that’s why our Primary Care Research Centre has an Impact Accelerator Unit.
Living with arthritis
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Household chores with arthritis: Tips for making cleaning easier
Here people living with arthritis share how they make housework more manageable for them.
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Why I became a Research Partner: How Ayo and Robin are shaping arthritis research
Want to share your experiences and shape our research? Or perhaps you want to have a say in what arthritis research we fund? If this sounds like you, you might be interested in becoming one of our Research Partners.
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Paul and Anne discuss the benefits of Tai Chi with osteoarthritis
Paul and Anne, a couple from Birmingham, both have osteoarthritis and have really felt the benefits of tai chi. Here they share how taking part in a 14-week tai chi programme has helped them to manage their symptoms.