At ⁦Advanced Pain Discovery Platform⁩ ⁦UK Research and Innovation⁩ ⁦Versus Arthritis⁩ Kate Timmins presents results of our epidemiological work assessing the relationship between adversity in early life and chronic pain in adulthood ⁦Kate Timmins⁩ abdn.ac.uk/iahs/research/…

We are delighted to partner with Versus Arthritis for a second year, delivering Health Xtra practical workshops for joint examinations to make the most of your patient appointments. Keep an eye on our website for agenda updates and book your ticket now: bit.ly/3ZacpVm

We are still looking for research volunteers to test the use of a new digital platform Workwell Digital funded by Versus Arthritis 👇🏼

⁉️can you help? Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work (CMHW) Salford Human Movement and Rehabilitation Research

Great to see our research by Rosemary J Hollick and colleagues funded by Versus Arthritis published in The Lancet Rheumatology! Providing evidence on delivering effective services for #vasculitis #RareDisorders . Why do specific components of vasculitis services improve outcomes?👇

Yesterday, Rishi Sunak called for a #GeneralElection .

For too long, #arthritis has been dismissed and ignored. It's time we come together and demand that the next UK Government makes arthritis a priority. Sign up to hear how you can get involved:
action.versusarthritis.org/page/146840/pe…

We know the advice people often get is to lose weight, yet it's not as simple as that if you're in #pain , or your #medication affects your weight. We'd love to know your personal tips on how to feel as healthy as you can. Let us know your tips in your comments.

A constructive meeting with Shadow Disabilities Minister Vicky Foxcroft MP 💙 talking about how we can improve support for people with #arthritis through the welfare system and how we can provide better employment support - because everyone deserves equal opportunities.

Do you live with chronic pain? Come and hear from British Pain Society and partners Versus Arthritis PICS - Primary Integrated Community Services Pain Centre Versus Arthritis and Nottingham CityCare about support available to you, at a drop-in stall and talk at Nottingham Central Library.

📅 Wednesday 5th June, 3pm-6.30pm

A State of MSK Health is important resource from Versus Arthritis

Provides the latest UK-wide statistics on arthritis and MSK conditions. Vital tool for healthcare professionals, policy makers, public heath leads, researchers and more.

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'Rehabilitation could and should be the backbone of the NHS....

'These services have been undervalued and under-funded for years, which has created more dependence on emergency services and on social care, which is now on its knees.'

Find out more: tinyurl.com/yf5d78nv

Great to see our research funded by Versus Arthritis published today in The Lancet Rheumatology 👇for the first time providing evidence in how best to deliver effective services for people with #vasculitis #RareDisorders

The next government must expand the rehabilitation workforce in the community to ensure everyone who needs it has access to high quality rehab services. We’ve signed Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's letter as part of the Community Rehabilitation Alliance. The postcode lottery must end. #RightToRehab

🚨 Submissions for #BSR25 close soon!
This is your chance to share your innovative insights, educate peers, and gain new perspectives in rheumatology. Your contributions to the field can inspire others and future work in the field. Submit a session today: bit.ly/4bGFX1N

'10 days in hospital for a person over 80 is the equivalent of 10 years of deconditioning.'

The #ActiveRecovery pilot LCH NHS Trust is improving patient outcomes, getting people out of hospital faster and keeping them at home.

Watch the full film #RightToRehab @RCOT

We are recruiting a Regional Officer!

If you'd like to help us develop and shape the work Versus Arthritis does in local communities across Northern Ireland, we'd like to hear from you.

Interested? Apply online: bit.ly/4bDXqbd

It's been just over a month since our amazing #fundraisers took on the TCS London Marathon and today we want to celebrate and thank Lewis who ran in memory of his mum Jackie, who very sadly passed away in November 2022. Read Lewis's story 👇
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Do you have questions about your condition?

We're here to help. Call us for free on 0800 5200 520, email [email protected], find information on our website 24/7, or leave a question below.

Our helpline team will respond as soon as they can: versusarthritis.org/get-help

The Versus Arthritis state of MSK health report for 2024 is published

A must read for all involved in enabling #musculoskeletal health and the care for those with #MSK conditions

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Have you heard of, or maybe even tried, Nordic Walking? This #NationalWalkingMonth we're sharing our blog on the benefits of #NordicWalking if you have #arthritis . 👇
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