Medical research charities partner with others, within and beyond the charity sector, across all stages and types of research, to deliver on their mission. 🤝

A great example, announced this #WorldLupusDay , involving AMRC member charity Versus Arthritis. 👇

I'm delighted we Versus Arthritis could support this important research in #lupus .

We would like to hear from people about their experience of chronic pain in English workplaces. If you would like to take part in short interviews, please use the details below or email [email protected] #Wellbeing #chronicpain #workplace Prof. Holly Blake NIHR Nottm BRC MSK

Thanks to Versus Arthritis and NIHR who have just agreed to jointly provide £1.7M to support a precision medicine trial in #lupus . Thanks to GSK for providing free belimumab, and to all the UK lupus experts for agreeing to help recruit patients. #WorldLupusDay NIHR for Industry

May 10th is all about lupus, so we're shining the spotlight on it this #WorldLupusDay 💜. Melissa who was diagnosed with lupus (SLE) and diabetes when she just nine years old shares how she copes with the ups and downs of her condition. 👇
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Gardening can be great, but heavy and repetitive tasks can be tough if you have #arthritis . Whether you’re a green-fingered pro or just getting started, here are a few steps you can take to make gardening a little easier. 👇
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Did you know some medications can make you more sensitive to the sun (photosensitivity)?

This #SunAwarenessWeek and with the weather attempting to warm up we're resharing our blog on sun exposure and #arthritis . 🌞
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Join us live tomorrow! Zoe Williams and Christine will discuss how staying active supports your mental wellbeing 💚

Join live at 5pm on Tuesday 7th May through the link below 👇

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Enjoying these fab new resources. Gentle mobility and strengthening stretches for young people living with arthritis - short sessions, freely access anytime. From Versus Arthritis YoungArthritisWales and supporting healthcare professionals : youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Let's hope for some sun for the first May Bank Holiday. A reminder that our helpline will be closed over weekend until Tuesday 7 May. We hope you won't need to, but remember that you can call NHS 111 or use their online service for support this weekend.💜

EXTENDED ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: We are extending Abstract Submission by 2 weeks, till MAY 15, 2024, for the 3rd International Workshop on the Epigenetics of #OA , taking place on Sep 4-5, 2024, in Toronto. To register & submit your abstract -> epigeneticsoa.com…

Ahead of #WorldASDay on Saturday 4 May, we wanted to share with you our #AxialSpondyloarthritis #research highlights. We want to help stop axial spondyloarthritis in its tracks and your generous support is helping to drive life-changing research.👇
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It is great to hear special news from our clubs and recognise the terrific work they do on a weekly basis.

This week there is news from Falkirk Foundation , Women in Football , Whitletts Vics In The Community ,New Cumnock Development Trust , Versus Arthritis

Click on the link below ⬇️

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11 days to go!

Some more organisations that are attending:

Bowel Cancer UK
Versus Arthritis
CCAWS

It’s hugely important for the voice of people living with arthritis to be heard by decision makers...

...and here’s a great opportunity to have your say to influence policy and funding priorities in Wales.

May is #FibromyalgiaAwarenessMonth , so we're sharing information to answer questions around what #fibromyalgia is, diagnosis, treatment and more.

Head to the webpage via the link to learn all about fibromyalgia: versusarthritis.org/about-arthriti…