TV personality and former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, Joanne Clifton, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis in the UK. Ahead of World Arthritis Day on October 12th, Joanne shares her story to raise awareness of the condition and how it can affect the young, as well as old.
Written by Joanne Clifton, 12 October
Huda was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia after months of joint pain and stiffness, and years of fatigue and weakness. She writes about her experience with arthritis, this World Arthritis Day.
Written by Huda, 07 October
This World Arthritis Day Elly Witney-Hill shares her story to raise awareness about arthritis.
Written by Elly Witney-Hill, 07 October
"It’s educational and a learning curve. I’m learning new things about my abilities and comforts each day." writes Bec Culf.
Written by Bec Culf, 07 October
Having lived with arthritis for over 24 years, Danèlle reflects upon journey and writes, "My arthritis has also given me experiences and opportunities I wouldn’t otherwise have had."
Written by Danèlle McAlister, 06 October
Claire writes about her experience with Psoriatic Arthritis, raising awareness in the run up to World Arthritis Day.
Written by Claire, 06 October
JIA is the most common form of arthritis found in kids and teens. Jasmine Davey was diagnosed with JIA when she was one. Having lived her with arthritis all her life, Jasmine reflects on her journey with it, this World Arthritis Day.
Written by Jasmine Davey, 29 September
"Living with RA has given me a purpose I didn’t know I needed. I feel proud to be part of the community" writes Katy Pieris. Read about her diagnosis, what it means to her and how RA affects her everyday life.
Written by Katy Pieris, 15 September
Claire Yacoub writes about her experience being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in the middle of Covid-19 and how her medical team has helped her cope up with it in the middle of this global pandemic.
Written by Claire Yacoub, 15 September
Katie Walker was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2015. She writes "I have a love hate relationship with my RA - I’m happy as long as I can quantify my pain" Read about her diagnosis, what it means to her and how RA affects her everyday life.
Written by Katie Walker, 15 September
"To me living with RA means being brave every day." writes Trish Peters
Written by Trish Peters, 15 September
Getting diagnosed with an incurable illness is difficult, no matter how prepared you think you may be. Julie Bastarache reflects on her RA diagnosis and writes about her challenges this RA Awareness Week.
Written by Julie Bastarache, 15 September
"I never know what each day is going to bring" is what Sammy Oliver describes as life, living with RA. She writes to us about her journey with RA and what it means to her.
Written by Sammy Oliver, 13 September
Mental health just like physical health needs to be taken care of and maintained. James Hollens, having struggled through it all his life, writes about how his 2nd arthritic diagnosis helped save his mental health.
Written by James Hollens, 14 May
Mental health is incredibly important at every stage in our life - It affects how we think, feel and act. This Mental Health Awareness Week, Georgie Wishart writes about the challenges she has faced while struggling with her mental health.
Written by Georgie Wishart, 12 May
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs one ever does and if you have arthritis, you may feel overwhelmed by this challenge. Katy Pieris writes about the challenges she faced on her journey to motherhood, with arthritis
Written by Katy Pieris, 24 December
'A constant reminder of need' is what Joel describes as living with arthritis
Written by Joel Nelson, 26 October
It's easy to forget you're more than your illness, but life improves when you change your relationship with arthritis, as Izzie Clough writes here: "I can be ill and still be me"
Written by Izzie Clough, 07 September
There are everyday events and there are Arthr events
Written by Ellen Robinson, 06 October
No need to live in shame and silence: telling your story openly will help both you and others live with the condition, writes Jasmine Davey
Written by Jasmine Davey, 07 September
The secret to living well with arthritis? Never be afraid to ask for help, writes Claire Antoniou
Written by Claire Antoniou, 07 September
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