Versus Arthritis

#ICYMI - last week we published a new blog from @bloodcancer_uk and @VersusArthritis. It highlights "just how essential lived experience is—and how valuable it is to collaborate across disease areas." Read it on our website 👇 bit.ly/451c2jo

Our Research Involvement Lead, Lisa, recently joined forces with Gemma @VersusArthritis to support Dr Mark Bishton in involving patients with lived experience of blood cancer & inflammatory conditions in the development of a funding app. Read all about this collaboration here 👇🏻

“We believe that meaningful research starts with meaningful involvement”. Check out this fantastic blog from @bloodcancer_uk and @VersusArthritis discussing their cross-condition collaboration ensuring lived experience shapes research: bit.ly/451c2jo

We know that keeping moving can feel like a challenge. If you’re new to exercise, swimming can be a great place to start, because it works the whole body without putting too much weight or strain on your joints. Find out more: versusarthritis.org/news/2022/dece…

Current care for musculoskeletal conditions like back pain and osteoarthritis is failing to close an ‘inequality gap’ in pain and disability, according to a new study of over 1800 patients from 30 GP practices in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ⤵️ keele.ac.uk/about/news/202…

“Funding research to better understand the causes of arthritis has the potential to speed up the development of new drugs to benefit the 10 million people living with arthritis in the UK today.” @VersusArthritis @nrs_pain @EdinUniMedia @UofGRegiusAnna healthandcare.scot/stories/4207/r…

Did you know that today, July 23rd, is #WorldSjogrensDay? Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. It primarily affects women aged between 40 and 60 but it can affect anyone. Only about 1 in 10 people with the condition are men. Find out more: versusarthritis.org/about-arthriti…

Yesterday, the Government published its Life Sciences Sector Plan, with actions focused on maximising the UK’s translational research capabilities. Today, AMRC is publishing a new report to showcase what charities are already doing to turn scientific discoveries into treatments…

1.6 million people in the UK live with gout, one of those people is Neil. Despite lot's of people, including Neil's GP, thinking gout is self inflicted - that's not the case. Read his story: versusarthritis.org/news/2023/dece…

Great to hear @Keir_Starmer announce funding for Diagnosis Connect which will connect people from diagnosis with informatuon & support from specialist charities. All of us @RichmondGroupOC are delighted to have the opportunity to build this with @DHSCgovuk @VersusArthritis

We are delighted that Diagnosis Connect, a new partnership between government and our member charities, has been announced. Read our CEO @DuleepAllirajah's statement below.

More on Diagnosis Connect from @DHSCgovuk which was the brainchild of @RichmondGroupOC so we are delighted to see it announced today. We @VersusArthritis hopes it will enable us to reach and support more people living with arthritis earlier. gov.uk/government/new…

Patients will be connected to specialist charities as soon as they've been diagnosed with a long-term health condition, starting next year. This new service means expert advice, emotional support and practical help from day one, alongside NHS care. More: gov.uk/government/new…

The scene is set for today's summit bringing together Government, civil society and the impact economy. Looking forward to contributing to discussions. @VersusArthritis

We’re dedicated to improving life for young people with arthritis. Our research is focused on actively listening to the experiences of young people and families, and engaging them in our research. Find out more: versusarthritis.org/research/our-r…

Meet Paul and Anne! 👋 A couple from Birmingham, Paul and Anne both live with osteoarthritis. They spoke with us about how taking part in a 14-week tai chi programme has helped them to manage their symptoms and live well with osteoarthritis: versusarthritis.org/news/2024/may/…