Vaccinations
Read our guidance about vaccines and arthritis, including why you need them, side-effects and reducing risk of infection.
Turmeric
Turmeric is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties. Learn its uses and side-effects when treating osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the spine
The spine is one of the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Ask the expert: learn more about lupus
To help raise awareness of lupus, we spoke to Chris Wincup about the questions he’s frequently asked by patients living with lupus.
Emotional well-being
Emotional effects of arthritis can have as much impact as physical symptoms. Find out what support is available and what you can do for yourself.
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis causes painful joint inflammation and is often linked with the skin condition psoriasis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and 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.
Why osteoarthritis isn't ‘just a bit of wear and tear'
We bust some myths about osteoarthritis, meet the researchers working tirelessly on treatments, and offer advice on how to manage your symptoms.
Examination of the spine
Watch a short video for healthcare professionals on how to examine the spine for a musculoskeletal condition, including 'look', 'feel', 'move' and 'function'.
"There is always hope, there is always help available"
Anthony was diagnosed with lupus over 20 years ago. Here he shares how a healthy diet, exercise and keeping positive have helped him strike a healthy balance.
“Adjusting to life with psoriatic arthritis has been a journey”
Mum and blogger, Jamie Birch, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Here she shares how writing about her experiences has helped her learn to manage her family life.
Hyaluronan injections
Hyaluronan injections are used to treat osteoarthritis. Learn how they work, how long they take, risks and side-effects.
Back pain - Do bacterial infections in the spine contribute to disc degeneration and lower back pain?
Learn about our research which aims to investigate if bacteria coming from other parts of the body enter the spine and contribute to disc degeneration.
Will running wear out my knees and lead to arthritis?
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about exercising and arthritis. Learn more about the most popular fitness myths.
Deal Branch Social Group
If you're based near Deal you can meet with this Versus Arthritis support group at Deal Centre, Park Street, Deal, Kent. Together we can beat arthritis.