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 during these uncertain times.

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.

Who is in the COVID-19 vaccination priority groups?

This information explains which people with arthritis and related conditions are part of the government’s priority groups 4 and 6 for vaccination.