Support for living with RA
We provide information and support services for those affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), their families, friends, carers and health professionals.
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What is RA?
Everyone has heard of arthritis, but what exactly is rheumatoid arthritis? Find out more here.
Who we are
Who are NRAS, what is our mission and how did we become what we are today?
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What's happening?
Disability benefits cuts announced in the Spring Statement
Following the news last week that benefits related to disability would be affected by cuts, we have learnt more from the publication of the government’s Green Paper “Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working” and information including within the Spring Statement and other impact assessments on what these changes are going […]
Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause
Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is thrilled to announce the return of its annual #WearPurpleForJIA campaign, set to take place on Friday, 23rd May 2025. This colourful initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for children and young people living with […]
Bridging the gaps – A comprehensive plan for RA and menopause care
RA affects three times more women than men. In late 2023, we worked with healthcare professionals around the country to create and distribute to women with RA a survey of their experiences of perimenopause (the early stages, when symptoms start but before periods stop) and menopause. Many people with RA report changes in their symptoms […]
About Rheumatoid Arthritis
All our information on rheumatoid arthritis, what it is, how it’s managed and living with the condition.
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What is RA? →
Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease, meaning that the symptoms such as pain and inflammation are caused by the immune system attacking the joints.
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Symptoms of RA →
RA is a systemic condition, meaning that it can affect the body all over. RA occurs when the immune system attacks the lining of the joints, and this can cause pain, swelling and stiffness.
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RA diagnosis and possible causes →
RA is diagnosed through a combination of blood tests, scans and examination of the joints.
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RA medication →
RA is a very variable condition so, doctors do not start all patients in exactly the same way on the same drug regimen.
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RA healthcare →
Read about the people involved in treating RA, best practice models for clinical practice and information on monitoring of RA.
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There are many ways in which you can get involved to support NRAS, from holding a tea party to becoming a Member.
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