COVID-19 updates

Arthritis and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you have arthritis, or care for someone who does, and you’re worried about coronavirus, read the latest advice.

Arthritis and COVID-19 - your questions answered

Read answers to the most common questions about Covid-19 and arthritis, including medication and appointments, using the latest official advice and guidance.

Arthritis and COVID-19 - what are the risks?

Read the latest information about Covid-19, the risk factors for people with arthritis or the 'clinically extremely vulnerable' and social distancing.

COVID-19 advice for people taking steroids

Read our guidance on taking steroid tablets or injections for arthritis treatment during Covid-19 - for long-term use, new usage or recently diagnosed patients.

COVID-19 – information for children and young people

We’ve been listening to questions from children and young people about coronavirus. Read the answers provided by Dr Janet McDonagh, a paediatric rheumatologist.

COVID-19 advice - Wales

Each of the devolved nations has its own approach to handling the COVID-19 crisis. Here you’ll find the specific details for people living in Wales.

COVID-19 advice - Scotland

Each of the devolved nations has its own approach to handling the COVID-19 crisis. Here you’ll find the specific details for people living in Scotland.

COVID-19 advice - Northern Ireland

Each of the devolved nations has its own approach to handling the COVID-19 crisis. Here you’ll find the specific details for people living in Northern Ireland.

COVID-19 advice England

Each of the devolved nations has its own approach to handling the COVID-19 crisis. Here you’ll find the specific details for people living in England.

COVID-19 - employment and work information

We’ve been listening to your questions working and coronavirus. Here’s our guidance to help support you as more employers begin to open their workplaces.

Vaccines for COVID-19 – your questions answered

Here's the most up-to-date answers to your questions about the available COVID-19 vaccines, who can have them and their effects on arthritis treatments.