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NRAS cardiovascular risk modules

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) has introduced three new cardiovascular risk management modules to its SMILE-RA e-learning programme this February. People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) face a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)-around 1.5 times that of the general population-yet screening and management of these risks remain inconsistent across the UK. Although guidelines...
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Preparing for the festive season

We know that December can be a busy and stressful month, especially when you have a long-term condition. NRAS has therefore added a new section to their website, which features lots of tips to help you through the festive season and into the new year. Find it here.
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Psoriasis Awareness Week 2025

Psoriasis Awareness Week is fast approaching with this year's event running from Wednesday 29th October to Tuesday 4th November 2025 with the theme 'Comorbidities of Psoriasis'. Comorbidities are the presence of one or more additional diseases or disorders that occur in someone, alongside already living with psoriasis. This includes conditions such as Psoriatic Arthritis, Cardiovascular...
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A turning point for MSK health

- but only if we choose to take it I hope you are enjoying the summer. This month we are pleased to have a guest blog from Deborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive of Versus Arthritis. In her blog, Deborah rightly identifies the huge opportunity presented by the 10 Year Health Plan for England and the...
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New patient-led charity, new podcast

Inflammatory Arthritis UK (IAUK) is a new patient-led charity run by volunteers living with inflammatory arthritis. Their vision and mission centres on inspiring resilience and empowering lives for anyone of any age living with inflammatory arthritis. They will be providing people with the support, guidance and resources they need to take control of lives and...
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Supporting people with chronic conditions

The Welsh Parliament's Health and Social Care Committee has published its report Supporting people with chronic conditions. The report makes a number of urgent recommendations to the Welsh Government to ensure that people currently living with chronic conditions are being properly supported and are receiving the services they need to manage their care. You can...
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ARMA responds to NHS 10-Year Plan Consultation

ARMA has submitted a response to the Government's consultation on the NHS 10-Year Plan. The submission was produced with ARMA members who gave their views in a series of meetings. The response calls for MSK conditions to have the long-overdue acknowledgment and equal footing alongside other long-term conditions and highlights the substantial impact that MSK...
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Three shifts for MSK

Last week I was in London with ARMA trustees discussing future plans and opportunities. An optimistic, upbeat meeting full of hope and pride in an organisation that is making a difference. One thing which will make a difference to those opportunities will be the outcome of the Government's new ten year plan for the NHS....
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Launch of Key Report into Health Benefits of MSK Hubs

Transforming gyms into community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hubs offers hope to millions in pain. Arthritis Action are pleased to announce the publication of the report "Transforming Gyms into Community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hubs" in partnership with ukactive, Good Boost, Orthopaedic Research UK and ESCAPE-pain. The report highlights the findings from a two-year pilot project established to investigate...
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Lupus Awareness Month 2024

October is Lupus Awareness Month in the UK, which plays a crucial role in increasing awareness and understanding of this chronic condition. The LUPUS UK campaign this year is #ThisIsLupus, which aims to raise awareness of lupus as a 'dynamic disability,' where an individual's symptoms can vary in severity and impact over time. We also...
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