How has our research transformed the lives of people with arthritis?
Our research has helped us to make life-changing breakthroughs and improve the lives of millions of people with arthritis.
How research at the Centre for Epidemiology has improved the lives of people with arthritis
We’ve invested an incredible £4.5mn in the Centre for Epidemiology over the past decade – and it’s had an amazing impact, touching the lives of people with arthritis right across the continent.
A royal legacy of compassion
Versus Arthritis celebrates the Queen’s life with an acknowledgement of what she has done in her tireless support of many charities and causes.
“I always say that writing is a therapy and promote this to anyone”
John Welsh, 66, lives with osteoarthritis, loves to write poetry and runs the arthritis group in Lincoln. Read his story.
Love and arthritis: making relationships work
Find out more from Stephen and Georgia, who both live with arthritis about how to adapt and learn in their relationships.
“Seeing our online community support each other has been amazing”
Meet Yvonne, she’s our online community officer and she lives with arthritis. Here she shares what she loves about the online community.
Adapted homes, empowered lives: A report on home aids and adaptations
Our report found that aids and adaptations can have a positive impact on the quality of life of people with arthritis and can help them keep their independence.
“We try to provide callers with whatever support they most need at the time”
Mags shares why she loves her job on the helpline and how talking can help you get the support you need.
Working with arthritis – our policy report
This report describes the impact of musculoskeletal conditions on the UK workforce and gives the perspectives of people with MSK conditions about working life.
My daughter has uveitis – a parent’s perspective
Read Tom's story about his daughter who has JIA - her resilience, the things she loves to do, the challenges his family face, and his hopes for her future.
Northern Ireland
We provide support and services for people with arthritis in Northern Ireland. We provide them and their loved ones with support, understanding and information.
“Don’t ever count yourself out”: Lorna, who lives with rheumatoid arthritis, claims bronze at Crufts
Lorna, 30, who has rheumatoid arthritis, made her debut at Cruft’s this year and won bronze. Here she shares how setting goals helps her cope with pain.
Transforming gout care: How our research centre is changing the lives of people living with gout
Discover how researchers at our Primary Care Centre have transformed healthcare for people living with gout.
Hull and East Riding branch
If you're based near Hull and East Riding you can meet your local, monthly Versus Arthritis support group at Grove House, Beverley Road, Hull, HU5 1NA.
“A lot of people have never heard of psoriatic arthritis”
Louise, 41, is mum of six-year-old twins and would love for people to be more informed about psoriatic arthritis.