Links
The following websites may be of use.
Oxford University Hospitals is not responsible for the content on external sites.
Arthritis Care
Arthritis Care offers practical and emotional support to help people learn to manage their condition more effectively, including guidance for adults and children receiving treatment with biologic drugs.
The Source
The Source is Arthritis Care's advice line for young people aged 25 and under.
Arthritis Research UK
Arthritis Research UK provides a comprehensive range of free information booklets and leaflets relating to musculoskeletal problems.
Lupus UK
Lupus UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with systemic lupus and discoid lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis.
www.lupusuk.org.uk
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)
The NRAS helpline team can provide detailed, written information to callers on a variety of subjects. Articles can be accessed on their website and they have a nationwide network of medical advisors who can answer specific,
detailed medical queries.
- www.nras.org.uk
- National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)
Unit B4 Westacott Business Centre
Westacott Way
Littlewick Green
Maidenhead SL6 3RT
Patients can also speak to volunteers who are able to answer specific enquiries.
National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS)
The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society is a charity working for people affected by ankylosing spondylitis in the UK.
www.nass.co.uk
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance (PAPAA)
The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance supports and advises people affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
www.papaa.org
Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association
The Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association is a national charity and self-help organisation, committed to supporting people who have these conditions and their carers.
- www.raynauds.org.uk
- Reynauds and Scleroderma Association
112 Crewe Rd
Alsager
Cheshire ST8 2JA
- Tel: 01270 872776
Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy links
Regional Driving Assessment Centre
Provides disability assessments.
www.rdac.co.uk
Oxfordshire County Coundil Adult Social Care
Equipment that may help maintain independence, safety and quality of life.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/public-site/equipment-aids-and-adaptations
Red Cross Medical Loans
Lending of toilet aids such as commodes, raised toilet seats and frames.
www.redcross.org.uk
ARUK exercises for joint pains
Exercises for various joints that you can try at home.
www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/exercises-to-manage-pain.aspx
Generation Games
Activity network across Oxfordshire for the over fifties. A wide choice of physical activity from Tai Chi to Zumba
www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/our-services/generation-games
Go Active Oxfordshire
Range of physical activity groups near to home with support and motivational help.
www.getoxfordshireactive.org