National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society

Who we are

Axial SpA is an inflammatory disease of the spine and joints. Inflammation where muscles attach to the bones, causes extreme pain. If left untreated, it can permanently fuse bones together.

We are the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) and we transform the diagnosis and care of people living with axial SpA.

It’s an invisible and misdiagnosed condition. Often leaving people feeling powerless, in increasing pain and extreme exhaustion.

So we campaign policy makers for early diagnosis and better services. We work with the NHS to get axial SpA identified and diagnosed quickly. We’re determined that everyone receives effective care.

We make sure people with axial SpA get the latest information and the support they need to tackle living with the condition. And we build an active community, online and through our local branches
across the UK. 

Join us. Help us raise our voices and raise funds. Axial SpA may work silently. But we don’t.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

NASS is committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation are a fair reflection of society. We value diversity and we recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and culture, and that this difference brings great strength.

We believe that discrimination or exclusion based on individual characteristics and circumstances, such as age; disability; gender or gender identity; marriage and civil partnership status; pregnancy and maternity; race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation; socio-economic background; trade union membership status or other distinctions, represents a waste of opportunity to develop our organisation and community to its fullest. NASS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment and is fully committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. NASS’ staff, trustees, NASS branch attendees, NASS members, volunteers and anyone applying for a job with NASS will receive fair and equal treatment.