Anti-TNF research helps us to understand COVID-19 impact
We're supporting research into arthritis and anti-TNF to understand the impact of COVID-19 and help to improve future treatments.
COVID-19 - The effects of COVID-19 on the immune cells of people with rheumatoid arthritis
Read more about the effects of COVID-19 on the immune cells of people with rheumatoid arthritis treated with anti-TNF therapy.
Lupus - The impact of COVID-19 in rare autoimmune diseases
Read about our research on the impact of COVID-19 in rare autoimmune diseases.
Preparing for surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Hospitals are taking extra care during the COVID-19 pandemic to help keep everyone safe. Here’s what to expect, and what you can do, to minimise the risks of COVID-19 if you’re having surgery.
COVID-19 - The role of the immune system in developing fatigue
Learn more about our research into the role of the immune system in the development, severity and persistence of fatigue following COVID-19 infection.
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.
“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.
Co-producing COVID Shielding Voices: Lynn's story
Our latest research, COVID Shielding Voices, shows the brutal toll of COVID-19 shielding on people with autoimmune arthritis and rheumatic condition. Lynn Laidlaw, a patient and member of the research team who also had to shield, shares her experiences creating the report.
Members sought for hot swollen joint guideline update
The British Society for Rheumatology is preparing to update its guideline for the management of hot swollen joints in adults.
Chronic pain - Understanding the mechanisms of pain in long-COVID
Read about our research, which aims to understand the mechanisms of pain in long-COVID.
Comprehensive Spending Review: Investing in musculoskeletal health
We’re calling on the Government to address the consequences of COVID-19 and support the record number of people with arthritis waiting for treatment.
From shock to understanding: Clare’s diagnosis journey.
Clare, 43, shares her story of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis just before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evusheld
Find out about Evusheld, which is a COVID-19 treatment made by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
People shielding during Covid treated as “second class citizens”, according to new study
Covid Shielding Voices, funded by Versus Arthritis, reveals how shielders felt that society treated them like “second-class citizens” after lockdowns lifted and shielding support was removed, including being discriminated against in the workplace.
Karen's sharing her story to push for change for people with arthritis
Read Karen's story about rheumatoid arthritis, keyhole surgery, Covid-19 and her concerns about the information and choices she's received during lockdown.