by Joel Nelson | Jun 16, 2021 | Published Work and Media
I recently discovered that I have been nominated for a WEGO Health Award, in the category of ‘Rookie of the Year’. I was absolutely blown away, as per my Facebook post below at the time. I think what was particularly touching was that my initial nomination...
by Joel Nelson | May 27, 2021 | My Arthritis Story, Published Work and Media
I’ll start this post with an apology. It’s been weeks since I’ve given an update here, although I have been slightly more active on social media. I have recorded podcasts queued up, articles waiting to be written and people waiting for me to get back...
by Joel Nelson | Mar 21, 2021 | Published Work and Media
Using the analogy of likening managing arthritis to playing a game of increasing difficulty, I explain in this latest piece how, as the years’ pass and the damage accumulates, alongside swelling responsibilities and family commitments, how the pressure to keep...
by Joel Nelson | Mar 15, 2021 | Published Work and Media
For WORD DAY 2021, I was interviewed by the wonderful Juvenile Arthritis Research Project. It was an absolute pleasure to spend time discussing all things juvenile arthritis, sharing parts of my story and hopefully offering a little hope for those early on in their...
by Joel Nelson | Feb 19, 2021 | Published Work and Media
My latest article for Psoriatic-Arthritis.com has been published. Talking about the mental health impact of living with a chronic illness such as psoriatic arthritis, I try to explain my experience in an attempt to reassure others. There is no talk about the mental...
by Joel Nelson | Feb 6, 2021 | Published Work and Media, Website Updates and My News
The current pandemic situation in England has meant that we are left with no choice but to postpone our fundraising plans (130-mile walk in 7 days), originally scheduled for May. The following press release explains the reasons behind this extremely tough decision....
