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HIPPOCRATES Prospective Observational Study

Help the Psoriasis Association recruit for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) study A new study looking at the development of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is looking for volunteers to take part - all from the comfort of their own home. The HIPPOCRATES Prospective Observational Study (HPOS), led by the University of Oxford in collaboration with University College Dublin,...
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Consultation on new Chiropractic QS for AxSpA

RCC open consultation on new Chiropractic Quality Standard for Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) The Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC) announces the launch of a consultation on a new Chiropractic Quality Standard on Axial Spondyloarthritis, seeking views from all stakeholders including chiropractors and other healthcare professionals, interested organisations, patients and the public. The RCC invites comments on...
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Online axial SpA introductory session

Do you support people in England newly diagnosed with axial SpA (including AS)? Introduction to axial SpA is an online session for people recently diagnosed with axial SpA in England. Help your patients get to grips with their condition by directing them to a free online session on 26 March 2026, designed by NASS specifically...
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Early diagnosis of osteoporosis study

Keele to lead new study to improve early diagnosis of osteoporosis A Keele University-led team has secured £4.8 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to improve early identification of osteoporosis among at-risk and under-served patients in primary care. Led by Professor Zoe Paskins, the PROTECTS study will design, implement and...
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An important year ahead

I'm not sure whether to start with excitement for the year ahead... or an apology for this newsletter arriving later than planned thanks to a small but mighty IT saga behind the scenes. Let's call it proof that even in a digital age, progress still occasionally involves turning things off and on again. But delays...
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NRAS JoinTogether group meeting

For many people, attending a local group in person may not be possible. But with the NRAS JoinTogether digital groups, you can connect online with others who have similar interests and lifestyles. All groups are run by volunteers. Menopause with IA A supportive space for women navigating Menopause and Inflammatory Arthritis: this group offers a...
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Academic Survey: Massage Therapy for Chronic MSK Pain

Researchers from the University of the Highlands and Islands invite people to take a survey as part of a research study about how people living with chronic MSK to share their views on massage therapy as a form of pain management. The survey is open until 31st January 2026. You can access the survey here.
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Watch all the previous NRAS Lives

NRAS has just completed their last NRAS Live of 2025 - but all their previous online events can be viewed as recordings. Including topics such as diet, stress, menopause, foot health and many more. You can view them all on the NRAS Youtube channel.
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NASS survey for people with axial SpA

NASS is looking to create resources to support people with axial SpA to be more physically active. To understand the issues our community face and co-produce the solutions, we'd love to hear from your patients. You can invite patients to take part by: Completing an online survey via this link; If they live in Norfolk,...
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Left Waiting, Left Behind

This report draws on the findings of an online survey of 7,928 people living with arthritis in the UK, commissioned by Arthritis UK and carried out by YouGov in 2024. Findings were weighted to ensure they are broadly representative of the 10 million people with arthritis across the UK. Left Waiting, Left Behind: The Reality...
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