New NRAS Publication - The Year of RA: One Year On

2009 was a significant year for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) living in the UK.

Hot Footing It To Surgery ;)

So the day of surgery arrived in all its glory... a sunny winters day, pavements covered in a light dusting of frost...


I had planned a grand breakfast, toasted muffins, streaky bacon topped with eggs benedict.  


Unfortunately with everything else going on, it didn't quite work out that way.

World Arthritis Day Letters

Many people have written letters to the Prime Minister for World Arthritis Day.  Some explaining the impact the condition can have on them, what can be done to make life easier and others including a diary of what each day can bring.  

Below is a letter written by Beth.  

I Could Cry!

In fact as I type this, I am.....  I don't usually blog when I'm mad or upset... I tend to go make a cuppa tea and then write when I have a clearer head...


Today though, I need a distraction.

eBay supports NRAS for World Arthritis Day

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) will be on the eBay checkout for a week beginning 11th October to coincide with World Arthritis Day (WAD).

World Arthritis Day 12th October 2010

World Arthritis Day is the highlight of a year round campaign run by EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) for people with rheumatic diseases.


The aims of World Arthritis Day are:

NRAS Information Day - 17th February 2010

If you or someone you know has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and live in the Hinckley area of Leicestershire, you may be interested in the following.....