National Charities and Support Groups

We are undefeatable

Stories of Staying Active with Health Conditions – We Are Undefeatable” is a collective movement supporting people with a range of long-term health conditions.  The campaign is developed by 15 leading health and social care charities.  Their purpose is to support and encourage finding ways to be active in a way that works for you and your health condition.”

Versus Arthritis

A community of people providing support for people with arthritis across the UK. Versus Arthritis provide information for people living with arthritis locally in ABUHB and across the UK, fund research into arthritis and support professionals. Versus Arthritis provides help and information on arthritis, treatments and has a helpline (Monday-Friday)

Arthritis Action

Arthritis Action is the UK charity offering an integrated self-management approach, to help address the physical and mental health symptoms of living with arthritis. They provide help and advice to people living with arthritis

NASS

National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society is a charity focussed on transforming diagnosis and care of people living with axial SpA. The webpage gives advice and supported self help for people living with Axial Spondyloarthritis

NRAS

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society provide information and support services for those affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), their families, friends, carers and health professionals

Live Well with Pain

Live Well With Pain – Living Well Despite Your Pain

Pain Concern

Pain Concern – We work to improve the lives of people living with pain and those who care for them

Free Mindfulness Project

The Free Mindfulness Project – lots of free resources including guided meditations

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK

British Heart Foundation

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 

Royal College of Podiatry 

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