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Versus Arthritis provides a comprehensive range of free information booklets and leaflets relating to musculoskeletal problems.
Versus Arthritis | A future free from arthritis
Versus Arthritis (formerly Arthritis Research UK) Copeman House St Mary's Court St Mary's Gate Chesterfield S41 7TD
Tel: 0300 790 0400
Email: enquiries@versusarthritis.org
Lupus UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with systemic lupus and discoid lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis.
LUPUS UK - The National Charity for People Affected by Lupus
NRAS is a patient-led organisation in the UK specialising in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate, provide resources to and campaign for people living with these complex autoimmune conditions.
Their frontline services, such as a freephone helpline, telephone volunteer support, publications etc. are all free to use!
Their websites provide detailed and credible information about the two conditions:
NRAS | Rheumatoid arthritis charity
JIA-at-NRAS | Supporting children and families affected by juvenile arthritis
Call the NRAS Freephone Helpline on 0800 298 7650 (Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm)
Email: helpline@nras.org.uk
The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society is a charity working for people affected by ankylosing spondylitis in the UK.
National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society
The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance supports and advises people affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance (PAPAA)
Provides disability assessments.
Choose the right assessment - RDAC
Equipment that may help maintain independence, safety and quality of life.
Equipment to help you at home | Oxfordshire County Council
Lending of toilet aids such as commodes, raised toilet seats and frames.
The British Red Cross | Worldwide Humanitarian Charity
Range of physical activity groups near to home with support and motivational help.
GO Active - Activities that everyone can take part in. | GO Active