How can you make getting dressed easier while living with arthritis? In our latest podcast, Marc Williams is joined by Katie Ellis, Founder of The Able Label. Listen now: https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/arthritis-action-podcasts/arthritis-action-podcast-dressing-with-arthritis/

🗓️ Please note our offices are closed today, Monday 31st August for the August Bank Holiday. We will be open again from 9.00 am tomorrow.

Every step counts. If you're looking for a gentle way to become more active, try this seated Walk Jog exercise, developed in partnership with Oomph Wellness to help improve knee mobility and keep you moving with confidence.

Wishing those celebrating the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandan a very Happy Rakhi. The festival celebrates the bonds and ties between siblings, loved ones and friends, an important reminder of the impact social connections have for people with arthritis too 💚

📣 We're recruiting! Join Arthritis Action as our Head of Services and Engagement on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. Applications close 10 September: https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/jobs/head-of-services-and-engagement-maternity-cover/ #CharityJobs #ThirdSectorJobs

Arthritis can affect daily life, work and finances and you may be entitled to benefits or other support. We’ve put together practical guidance, including a short video and step by step information, on our website. Read more: https://arthritisaction.org.uk/arthritis-and-disability-benefits/

Planning a Bank Holiday picnic? If you're looking for something a little different to share, this picnic bread is a great option. Packed with grilled vegetables, cheese and pine nuts, it's perfect for enjoying outdoors with family and friends: https://ow.ly/e1CO50ZEJfR

Mediterranean Picnic Bread - Arthritis Action

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Can diet help manage arthritis? In this episode of Arthritis Fact Checked, Registered Dietitian Martin Lau and Marc Williams explore the evidence behind popular foods, supplements and diets linked to arthritis. 📹 Watch the full video on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/emjthT3cfb0

🎉 Over £17,891 raised and counting! We're delighted to share that JML and their customers have raised over £17,891 so far for Arthritis Action as part of JML's 40th anniversary celebrations, bringing us nearly halfway towards the £40,000 fundraising target. Thank you, JML! 💚

If you're thinking about writing or updating your Will, our free Guide to Gifts in Wills explains how leaving a gift to Arthritis Action could help future generations live well with arthritis. Download your free copy today: https://ow.ly/a1NU50ZALWn

We're proud to support @healthequals.bsky.social and their #ShelfLife campaign. Your postcode shouldn't determine your health or life expectancy. It's time to tackle the wider factors driving health inequalities so everyone has the chance to live a healthier life: healthequals.org.uk/shelf-life

Your postcode shouldn't determine your shelf life. But in the UK, it does. Depending on where you live, your life could be cut short by up to 18 years. That's not because of bad luck or individual choices alone. 🧵

Dasha was just 19 when her symptoms started. Years later, a diagnosis of Axial Spondyloarthritis brought answers, but meeting others with the condition brought confidence, support, and hope. Read her story: https://arthritisaction.org.uk/young_adults/stories/dashas-story/

Building Your Support Network with Arthritis 💚 Don't miss our latest episode of the Arthritis Action Podcast, Team Members Marc and Khadija discuss how to build a support network that works for you when you're living with arthritis. 🎧 https://ow.ly/j9vl50ZukAL

A gentle way to get moving 💚 The “Q Bands Clams” exercise, developed with Oomph Wellness, can help support hip mobility and coordination.

📣Have your say about PIP Those with long-term health conditions, with experience interacting with the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) process are invited to a series of workshops around the country to share their views. Find out more: https://ow.ly/RRmv50ZzL6p Apply by Friday 21st August.

Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment: call for evidence

This call for evidence is being administered by DWP on behalf of the Timms Review steering group and seeks to gather feedback and insight relating to the areas outlined in the Terms of Reference of the Review.

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A-level results are out! 🎉 Whether you've secured your first-choice place or are exploring your options through Clearing, if you're a young person living with arthritis and preparing for college or university, we're here to help. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Iyrv50ZumgF

Gardening in the heat can be a challenge. Hosepipe ban exemptions apply for those on the Priority Services Register - check with your water supplier. For more arthritis-friendly gardening advice https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/living-with-arthritis/resource-centre/gardening-with-arthritis/

Living with arthritis and using or considering GLP-1 weight-loss medication? Our experts have put together practical advice on protecting your muscle and joint health, with guidance on diet and exercise while taking these medications: https://ow.ly/bFPB50Zum0Y

Looking for arthritis advice and support? Get the latest news, events and self-management tips straight to your inbox. Sign up to our FREE monthly eNews: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/newsletter

Looking for a gentle way to stay active? Try our Chair Hold with Side Reach exercise, developed in partnership with Oomph Wellness to help improve spine mobility. It's a simple chair-based movement that's suitable for getting started. For similar chair-based activities: https://ow.ly/ASrI50ZulvM

✈️ Holiday on the horizon? A little preparation can go a long way when you're travelling with arthritis, helping you feel more confident and ready to enjoy your trip. Read our tips: https://arthritisaction.org.uk/young_adults/travelling/

Help shape the future of arthritis research... We’re regularly asked to share research opportunities for people living with arthritis. Every study we share is carefully checked by our team to meet ethical and research standards. Find current opportunities on our website: https://ow.ly/RaSm50Zul1N

Living with arthritis? You're not alone. Our online community groups bring people with arthritis together to swap experiences, share practical advice and enjoy friendly conversation in a welcoming environment. Find out more via our website: https://arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events/

Building Your Support Network with Arthritis 💚 In the latest episode of the Arthritis Action Podcast, Team Members Marc and Khadija discuss how to build a support network that works for you when you're living with arthritis. 🎧 https://ow.ly/j9vl50ZukAL

Wanting to get more active but not sure where to begin? Try this Knee Lift Push Away exercise. Developed in partnership with Oomph Wellness, it's designed to support people living with arthritis to move a little more, at a pace that feels right for them.

Support Arthritis Action by taking on a fundraising challenge that works for you 🙏 Choose from 900+ events across the UK - every pound you raise helps us continue providing practical support for people living with arthritis: https://ow.ly/P2O550ZuaqG

Our CEO, Shantel Irwin, has chosen to leave a gift in her Will to Arthritis Action. Read why this decision means so much to her, and why she hopes it will help future generations live well with arthritis 💚 https://arthritisaction.org.uk/fundraising/legacies/shans-story/

Living with arthritis and using or considering GLP-1 weight-loss medication? Our experts have put together practical advice on protecting your muscle and joint health, with guidance on diet and exercise while taking these medications. Read more: https://ow.ly/hG8950ZtIM1

Everyone experiences arthritis differently, so self-management looks different for everyone. From staying active and eating well to managing pain and supporting your mental wellbeing, finding what works for you can help you live well with arthritis. Learn more: https://ow.ly/GgBU50Zt7IG

Self-Management - Arthritis Action

Self-management of arthritis, put simply, is managing your condition yourself to address both the physical and mental impacts of arthritis.

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