Deborah Alsina (She/Her)
@deborahalsina.bsky.social
Proud CEO of Arthritis UK working for a future free from arthritis through research, services, campaigns.
"There is no water because there is no electricity to run the pumps. There is no electricity, no food, no oil, no fuel....All of this is really very bad." Cuba is facing an humanitarian crisis thanks to US policy. It needs greater attention & support. BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses
Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.
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All about our "Inside Arthritis" exhibition of art work by young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the UK Parliament this week. london-post.co.uk/london-stude...
London student invited to Parliament to raise awareness of childhood arthritis - London Post
Arthritis UK welcomed a host of children and young people from across the UK living with arthritis into Parliament, including 21-year-old Flo, to celebrate the opening of a week-long art exhibition, ‘...
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Coverage of our @arthritisuk.bsky.social Scotland manifesto launched this week. nen.press/224382-2/
Arthritis UK probes Scotland’s political parties on arthritis services
ACT NOW FOR ARTHRITIS Arthritis UK Scotland is calling on each political party to have a credible plan to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions like arthritis, as the co…
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A manufacturing problem means the NHS is running out of bone cement. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NHS joint surgery disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
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Today we @arthritisuk.bsky.social launched our new report on musculoskeletal (MSK) care in NI at Stormont. A bleak picture requiring urgent action. Read more 👇 share.google/Y4kBsvu2mrI3...
Prioritising Musculoskeletal Healthcare in Northern Ireland
Arthritis UK has published a landmark report calling for immediate action to tackle the growing MSK health crisis in Northern Ireland.
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Article on the importance of movement to prevent and/or manage low back pain. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘The best movement is the next movement’: how to really look after your lower back
An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it
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I was delighted to join Steve Brine on his Prevention Podcast to talk about the importance of movement & physical activity for us all but esp. for people with long term conditions (LTCs) this week. open.spotify.com/episode/6upo...
73. Budget health speculation and long term conditions
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Driven by Experience, Powered by Change: A blog by me about why we are excited and ready to be #ArthritisUK www.arthritis-uk.org/news/2025/oc...
Driven by Experience, Powered by Change: Welcome to Arthritis UK
Every day, around 1,200 people in the UK are diagnosed with arthritis. Many more go undiagnosed. In total, over 10 million people - 1 in 6 of us - live with this condition in the UK. Yet arthritis rem...
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Yes we have changed our name to Arthritis UK but our mission remains unwavering. #ArthritisUK
Third Sector@thirdsector.co.uk · 11mo agoVersus Arthritis changes its name after seven years
Versus Arthritis has changed its name to Arthritis UK and refreshed its image after a consultation found its previous name was “not easily understood and was a barrier to engagement”, according to its chief executive Debrorah Alsina. www.charitytimes.com/ct/Major-cha...
Major health charity ditches ‘barrier to engagement’ name after seven years
Versus Arthritis has changed its name to Arthritis UK and refreshed its image after a consultation found its previous name was “not easily understood and was a barrier to engagement”.
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2️⃣ Versus Arthritis - Full body stretching: Morning routine (for arthritis and joint pain) This one is super low impact as you hold a certain stretch for about 5 seconds and do several reps. It doesn't feel like much at first, but it goes through each joint. youtu.be/ccixYgs3vC4?...
Full body stretching: Morning routine (for arthritis and joint pain)
YouTube video by Versus Arthritis
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Announcing: Pain Education for the Nation! ✨ This Oct, we’ll be hosting our biggest livestream yet! Enjoy our trademark talk & interviews with those who know what it’s like to live with pain. 🧠 🗓️ 15 October, 5:30pm 🎟️ Book now: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/pain-education-for-the-nation/
Professor James Galloway from our School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social has been announced as the new Versus Arthritis Endowed Chair. Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/profess...
Post race reception. Always moving and joyful. I love meeting our @versusarthritis team and their family&friends. Lots more to arrive at this point but still a super buzz.
Such a wonderful atmosphere at the @londonmarathon.bsky.social
Go Team @VersusArthritis nearly there at mile 25! We've already seen a few of our 116 runners. 👏 #londonmarathon2025
Im off to Manchester after cheering on Team @VersusArthritis at the London Marathon for a day & half of #BSR25. If you are there too, do say 👋 @versusarthritis.bsky.social has a stand as normal so I will be around there from time to time.
Good luck to everyone running the #@LondonMarathon tomorrow especially our brilliant Team #VersusArthritis. We will be cheering you on & I hope to meet you at the post race reception too. Thank you for your support.
The devastating disability benefit cuts we feared have been confirmed in today's #SpringStatement. The Government have decided to balance the books on the backs of some of the most vulnerable in society. Read our full statement: versusarthritis.org/news/2025/ma... @deborahalsina.bsky.social
Prof. Michael Beresford explains how inflammation is a driving force of many inflammatory autoimmune conditions such Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis & the huge impact it can have on young people's lives. Supporting research to help change this remains a priority for us @versusarthritis.bsky.social.
So pleased to be in Liverpool today for a showcase event at the Experimental Arthritis treatment centre for children at @alderhey.nhs.uk. Here's Director Michael Beresford starting the day. @versusarthritis.bsky.social has funded the centre since 2014.
New @healthfoundation.bsky.social report on health and work published this week. We @VersusArthritis were pleased to contribute
@versusarthritis.bsky.social · 2y agoToo many people leave work due to ill health with little support to stay employed. In fact, 8.2 million working-age people report having a long-term health condition that limits their ability to work, according to the Action for Healthier Working Lives report.
We've some cracking jobs being advertised currently at @versusarthritis.bsky.social including two EAs, a senior insights analyst, researcher, MSK core skills Education Officer, Health Information Editor.. .. Check them out here! versusarthritis.org/about-us/wor...
Work for us
Join us and use your skills, knowledge and passion to help defy arthritis.
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Living with #arthritis isn't just a physical journey - it's an emotional one too. Feelings of isolation, sadness, or the weight of #fatigue and #pain might feel all too familiar. Check out these tips to help prioritise your mental well-being: bit.ly/46usAPt
Utterly horrified by the scenes from the White House today and the treatment of President Zelensky. I stand with Ukraine 💙💛💙💛
a yellow and blue flag with a shield on it
ALT: a yellow and blue flag with a shield on it
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The removal of the dementia diagnosis target in planning guidance is very short sighted given the promising treatments for early dementia on the horizon. This is a campaign I will definitely be supporting @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour slammed for removing key NHS dementia target in ‘glaring omission’
Furious campaigners said Wes Streeting's decision was an alarming 'backwards step'.
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