Young people
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It first occurs before age 16. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Managing your symptoms
There are many things you can do to help yourself when you have arthritis. Eating a heathy diet, exercising and getting a good night's sleep can help ease symptoms.
Living with arthritis
Having arthritis can create different challenges with healthcare, school and relationships, but you can find out how to overcome any issues you might face.
Arthritis tracker
Track your arthritis and general health with an easy-to-read summary to give you some hints on what to tell the doctor at your next appointment.
Groups and activities
We run events and activities throughout the UK for young people and their families. Find out if there's an event near you.
Information for parents
If your child is diagnosed with arthritis, there's a lot you can do to support them, including helping them to eat healthily, exercise and get on well at school.
Information for teachers
Arthritis can affect many areas of life, including education. But there's a lot that schools can do to help young people with arthritis.
Related information
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Helpline
Call our helpline - 0800 5200 520. Our advisors aim to bring all of the information and advice about arthritis to provide tailored support for you. Call us for free today (Monday–Friday, 9am–8pm).
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Campaign with us
We're working with politicians to take a stand against arthritis. Join us by taking action in our campaigns to end the pain for millions of people.
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News
The latest Versus Arthritis updates on research, treatment and services from across the UK.
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Join the Barbara Ansell National Network for Adolescent Rheumatology (BANNAR)
Join BANNAR, a group of committed professionals from medical, nursing, allied health professional and third sector backgrounds working in adolescent and young adult (AYA, aged 10-24) rheumatology.