Over time, we hope to collate a small collection of essential arthritis resources. If you think something should be on this list, then please get in touch.
Disclaimer: I talk candidly about my personal health journey, but I cannot help you personally with your health issues. My contact forms and email are not for medical support. Please contact your GP for medical assistance.
Arthritis support
Versus Arthritis
Leading charity in the UK for arthritis suffers. Versus Arthritis was formed in 2018 following a merger of Arthritis Care and Arthritis Research UK.
Website: https://www.versusarthritis.org/
Helpline: 0800 5200 520
Email: [email protected]
Psoriasis Association
Raise awareness of psoriasis; provide information and support to people who are affected by psoriasis; and promote and fund research into psoriasis.
Website: https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/
Helpline: N/A
Tel: 01604 251 620
Email: [email protected]
National Axial Spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) Society (NASS)
Formerly known as the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society, NASS is the only UK charity entirely focused on axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) including ankylosing spondylitis (AS), providing specialist support for over 40 years.
Website: https://nass.co.uk/
Helpline: 020 8741 15 15
Email: [email protected]
ThinkJIA
The ThinkJIA website and resources have been created for both parents/carers and professionals to aid early diagnosis and referral of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JiA).
Website: https://www.thinkjia.org
Mental health
If in the UK and you would like to talk to somebody about your mental health, visit the Samaritans here or call them free 24/7 on 116 123.
If you are worried about someone else, check out this page for advice.
Misc.
What3words
Free location and mapping software that helps you find, share and navigate to any precise location by giving every 3m x 3m in the world a unique 3 word address. This simple and accurate way to talk about location makes it easier to meet up with friends and inform emergency services of your location in the event of an accident.
Website: www.what3words.com
Facebook Support Group
Did you know that JoelvsArthritis also runs a Facebook support group for those affected by arthritis and autoimmune disease?
Head over to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joelvsarthritis to be a part of our amazing and supportive community!
Resources and Support Articles
Facebook support group launched
This week, we have launched a Facebook group for those living with, supporting others with or have an interest in arthritis and autoimmune conditions. Since I launched my Facebook page earlier this year to promote my writing, we have seen a growing community develop. It’s been amazing to watch followers, complete strangers to one another, […]
Know your condition – Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (often shorted to ‘PsA’) is a type of arthritis that normally impacts people who have the more commonly known psoriasis skin condition.
When the pain’s too much – my personal top 5 distractions
In this post, I take a lighthearted look at what distractions I use when the pain’s too much and I’m at the end of my rope. Let us know how you cope?
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