National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)

Who we are

Founded in 2001, we are the only UK charity specifically devoted to supporting adults and their families living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and children, young people and their families affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and the health professionals treating RA and JIA.

We take pride in the fact that everything we stand for and do is patient-led. Our head office team of over 20 members of staff works closely with our NRAS Members and Volunteers, our Board of Trustees and our panel of Medical and Allied Health Professional Advisors as well as our devolved nation Campaigns Networks to design, coordinate, fund and deliver a wide range of high quality products and services for all affected by RA and JIA.

We provide a highly valued magazine to our Members three times a year as well as other Member benefits and everything we do supports a strong belief in the importance of supported self-management strategies, which incorporate care and support planning and shared decision making, underpinning best evidenced based care for all.