Arthritis Action

"I was working full-time. I was, I loved movement, exercising, dancing, you know, all sorts of things, and I had lost it all. So I was completely prepared to do what was necessary. And by then I had read enough around the subject to know that it had to be surgery." Watch our latest webinar “Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery and Recovery" now available to watch online on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gfeNMGWs with Rebecca Sadri who speaks about her bilateral hip replacement surgery, and our Medical Advisor, Dr Wendy Holden. watch here: https://lnkd.in/gfeNMGWs #HealthTalks #HipSurgery #YouTubeWebinar

It's #TrusteesWeek. We would just like to thank our fabulous Trustees for all the hard work and commitment they have put in over the past year for Arthritis Action including: Dan Torjussen-Proctor ACC, colin Beevor, Rick Borges, Caroline Langley, Tom McLaughlan, Rob McNabb, Matthew Myles-Brown, Susan Powell, Elizabeth Takyi (BA Hons PGcert) and Sarah Vickerstaff.

Our final podcast episode of season 3 is out now. To wrap up the series, Marc talks to Dr Gurdeep Dulay, Consultant Rheumatologist at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust UK and Recipient of a National Changemaker Award. Dr Dulay explains what rheumatoid arthritis is, its symptoms, differentiating it from osteoarthritis, treatment and medication options. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e8xjBGFd

Arthritis Action has joined National Voices and 63 other health and social care organisations in writing to the Chancellor, ahead of the Autumn Budget. The letter puts forth 3 key asks to ensure the third sector and those it advocates for have the resources needed to support the Government’s ambition of, “halving the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions in England.” Read the joint letter, and find a full list of signatories, here: https://lnkd.in/eV-5MJsT

Not yet caught our October podcast? In this episode Marc is joined by one of the world’s leading experts on osteoarthritis Professor David Hunter, Chair of Rheumatology, University of Sydney; and host of the Joint Action Podcast. Professor Hunter shares insights on causes including genetic and lifestyle factors, trends in occurrence and the effects on people who are living with arthritis in their working lives. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dEbmi6dX You can also listen to Professor Hunter's podcasts here https://lnkd.in/dCnvFf3 Osteoarthritis Clinical Research Group

Just two days till our next webinar 'Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery and Recovery' 24 October, 1.00pm. Book your free space now: https://lnkd.in/eqHfEQkt

Osteoporosis affects 1 in 2 women over 50 and 1 in 5 men. Without access to Fracture Liaison Services (FLS), people are at risk of preventable fractures and lifelong disability. On #WorldOsteoporosisDay. the last day of Bone & Joint Week we are joining @WeAreARMA in calling for 100% FLS.

We are seeking an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our fundraising team on a part time basis (two days per week). In this brand-new role we are looking for someone to identify and nurture long-term relationships with major donors. You should have a track record in major donor fundraising and philanthropy, a passion for healthcare, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive growth and success. For job description and how to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/eCAyz-2b

We are pleased to announce our next webinar 'Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery and Recovery' will take place on 24 October, 1.00pm. Book your free space today: https://lnkd.in/eqHfEQkt

Today is #WorldSpineDay. In England, 34% of adults live with chronic pain - over half from osteoarthritis and back pain. Many experience long waits for specialist treatment and lack access to multi-disciplinary, joined up care to tackle chronic pain effectively. Projects such as our collaboration 'Transforming Gyms into Community MSK Hubs' https://lnkd.in/eGcaa4BY have the potential to open up help to wider numbers of people. #JoinedUpForJoints