As Andy Burnham becomes the new Prime Minister, we urge the new government to act now on arthritis. Our Chief Executive, Deborah Alsina, has issued a statement. Read it here: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/news/new-government-must-act-now-on-arthritis/

A new report from Richmond Group shows how new neighbourhood health services can improve care for people living with health conditions.

Putting people at the Centre: Making neighbourhood health work for people with multiple conditions - Richmond Group

The Richmond Group of Charities has published Putting People at the Centre: making neighbourhood health work for people with multiple conditions

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You helped put arthritis on the agenda during the Senedd election in Wales. Now, your newly elected MSs are taking their seats. This is our chance to put arthritis on their desks right away. Find out more: https://campaign.arthritis-uk.org/page/191620/action/1?ea.tracking.id=blsky_organic

Email your new Senedd Members

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Arthritis is serious. Let’s make sure MSPs’ actions are, too. In Scotland, your newly elected MSPs are taking their seats. This is our chance to put arthritis on their desks right away. Find out more: https://campaign.arthritis-uk.org/page/191619/action/1?ea.tracking.id=blsky_organic

Email your new MSPs

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For most people a diagnosis is a relief, because they finally have an answer. With a diagnosis, you can begin to understand and educate yourself. Find out more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/policy-and-data/prevention-and-diagnosis/the-silent-treatment-why-an-arthritis-diagnosis-matters/

Being diagnosed with a long-term condition like #arthritis can bring a lot of uncertainty. One thing you can count on: our trusted information and support. Find out more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/ #ArthritisAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We're proud to launch the UK's first #ArthritisAwarenessMonth. This month, we’re talking about all things diagnosis. We’re in this together, through the good and the bad, from helping you to open the door to meeting you on the other side. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4umAruH

The Scottish and Welsh elections are happening in May. We’re calling for the Government to make arthritis a national priority. Together, we have the power to create lasting change. Find out more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/get-involved/campaigning/our-campaigns/

Almost 1 million people in Wales live with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition like arthritis. We’re calling for change in our manifesto this Welsh election: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/get-involved/campaigning/our-campaigns/senedd-election-2026/

1.7 million people in Scotland live with a musculoskeletal condition like arthritis. That’s 1 in 3 people living with daily pain and fatigue. We’re calling for changes in this Scottish election: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/get-involved/campaigning/our-campaigns/scottish-parliament-election-2026/

For many people living with arthritis, joint replacement surgery is the difference between independence and daily pain. Yet across England, access to treatment is unfairly being rationed due to a patient’s BMI. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4t6XB7x

NHS bodies must stop breaking guidelines and blocking life-changing surgery

For many people living with arthritis, joint replacement surgery is not a lifestyle choice; it’s the difference between independence and daily pain...

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Across England, access to life-changing surgery is unfairly being decided by BMI, ignoring clinical guidelines. We're calling for an end to #BMI threshold policies to ensure that people with #arthritis waiting in pain get access to treatment. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bSFV8T

NHS joint replacement operations could be cancelled due to shortage of vital bone cement Read our response: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/about-us/contact-us/press-centre/press-releases/nhs-joint-replacement-operations-could-be-cancelled-due-to-shortage-of-bone-cement/

NHS joint replacement operations could be cancelled due to shortage of bone cement

NHS England has confirmed that there is a global supply shortage of a type of cement commonly used in knee and hip replacements. This issue is likely to lead to cancellations and delays for many peopl...

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"I have decided to live with the pain." Mary, who lives with #arthritis, spoke to @BBC about how long hospital wait times have impacted her life. To find out more about NHS England wait times in your area, read the article below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgjk89n2ny

We are proud to have joined the Health Research Authority, the NIHR, and other organisations in a pledge to improve public involvement in research. Learn more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/news/2026/january/arthritis-uk-joins-public-involvement-pledge/ hralatest.bsky.social nihr.bsky.social

Competition time! This year we have six finalists in our Research Highlight of the Year competition and it’s up to you to choose our winner ⏰ Voting closes on Monday 15th December. Read more and vote: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/our-research/research-we-fund/research-highlight-of-the-year/

Arthritis isn’t just grandad’s problem. But this myth leaves many young people with #arthritis feeling ashamed and invisible. We created a movement to change that: The Arthur Tut. Learn more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/get-involved/the-arthur-tut

The Arthur Tut

Arthritis isn’t just grandad’s problem. A TikTok challenge created from arthritis physio moves to show the world that young people get arthritis too.

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Thanks to Sonia Kumar MP for asking the Government to back a new kind of national strategy to finally take arthritis seriously in @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Learn more about our work: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/policy-and-data/

We welcome the ‘Keep Britain Working’ review. It is an important step in ensuring that people with disabilities, including fluctuating conditions such as #arthritis, receive the right support and investment from the Government and employers. Our response: www.arthritis-uk.org/about-us/con...

Our response to the Mayfield Report

Arthritis UK responds to the publication by the Department for Work and Pensions of the Keep Britain Working review, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield

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What is it really like to live with arthritis? Our latest report presents a powerful snapshot of the reality of living with #arthritis told through personal stories. Read the key findings and our policy recommendations: arthritis-uk.org/policy-and-d... #ArthritisUK