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Arthritis Action
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We're the UK charity helping people with arthritis to live fuller lives with less pain.

www.arthritisaction.org.uk
Looking for friendly, practical support for life with arthritis?

Our online groups are a place to share experiences, tips and encouragement with others who understand.

Find a session: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Wanting to get more active but not sure where to start?

Try the "Walk Jog" exercise, developed in partnership with Oomph Wellness to help with hip mobility.

For similar chair-based activities visit: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/living-with-arthritis/resource-centre/arthritis-exercises
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Getting started with exercise when you’re living with arthritis can feel daunting. Our Arthritis Fact Checked: Starting Exercise Safely Instagram Live is now on YouTube, with practical guidance & tips from our Exercise & Therapies Lead, David Vaux.

🎥 https://youtu.be/4QEPFrYHi8M?si=dBleErgdAPYYAVGa
February 5, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Our Personalised Member Pathway helps people living with arthritis identify priorities and set achievable self-management goals.

Members get tailored support and help accessing the right services, including 1:1 consultations and clinical support. Find out more: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/join-us
February 4, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Pancake Day is coming up 🥞

Our oatmeal pancakes are a delicious, wheat-free option, high in protein and fibre.

Find the recipe: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/recipes/breakfast-club/oatmeal-pancakes
February 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
🎙️The Arthritis Action Podcast is back for series 5.

In our first episode, we’re joined by Icarus Williams, a specialised neurodiversity affirming therapist and researcher, to explore how neurodivergence can interact with arthritis.

🎧 Listen now: https://youtu.be/6PpU2w5Aj_E
February 2, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Great to see movement snacks discussed on @bbcmorninglive today. At Arthritis Action, we turn this advice into action through our Movement Snacks email series, sharing short, gentle movement that fits into everyday life. Watch from 19:04. https://bit.ly/4alSFFo
Morning Live - Series 7: 30/01/2026
Join Gethin Jones, Helen Skelton, Michelle Ackerley and the team for conversation, advice and tips to make your day that little bit easier.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Wanting to get more active but not sure where to start?

Try the "Seated Cycle" exercise, developed in partnership with Oomph Wellness to help with knee mobility.

For similar chair-based activities visit: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/living-with-arthritis/resource-centre/arthritis-exercises
January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
💚 Gentle movement you can fit into everyday life.

Our Movement Snacks email series shares short, arthritis-friendly movement ideas.

Next series starts Feb 2026 👉 www.arthritisaction.org.uk/movement_snacks
January 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
💚 Gentle movement you can fit into everyday life.

Our Movement Snacks email series shares short, arthritis-friendly movement ideas.

Next series starts Feb 2026 👉 www.arthritisaction.org.uk/movement_snacks
January 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM
We’re live tonight at 7pm 🟢

Join us on Instagram Live with our Exercise & Therapies Lead, David Vaux, sharing tips and dispelling myths about exercising safely. Follow @arthritisaction on Instagram to join live.

(A recording will be available after the event)
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Free personalised diet consultations as part of a UCB-funded research project into inflammatory arthritis.

Open to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis or Axial Spondyloarthritis only (not osteoarthritis).

Places are limited - https://bit.ly/4rdAqr9
January 27, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Sign up to our free eNews for the latest arthritis information, events and self-management advice: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/newsletter
January 26, 2026 at 1:20 PM
A new season of the Arthritis Action Podcast is coming soon 🎧

Presenter Marc Williams shares a preview of what’s coming up…

Find the Arthritis Action Podcast wherever you usually get your podcasts.

#Arthritis #Podcast
January 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM
January often brings good intentions to move more. If you’re living with arthritis, starting gently really matters.

Here are practical tips to help you move safely and build consistency.
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
While #BlueMonday highlights mental health, living with arthritis can affect mood and wellbeing all year round.

If you’d like to explore extra support, our Mental Health Directory offers information and signposting: https://bit.ly/4qjZzAt
January 19, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Wanting to get more active but not sure where to start?

Try the "Cossack" exercise, developed in partnership with Oomph Wellness to help with hip mobility.

For similar chair-based activities visit: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/living-with-arthritis/resource-centre/arthritis-exercises
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
🗓️ Save the date: Wed 28 Jan, 7pm

Join us on Instagram Live with our Exercise & Therapies Lead, David Vaux, for myth-busting tips on exercising safely with arthritis.

Follow @arthritisaction on Instagram to join live. A recording will be available afterwards.
January 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
When living with arthritis, what we eat can play a part in supporting our health and wellbeing.

Find healthy eating tips and more information about diet and arthritis on our website: https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/blog/can-i-lose-weight-without-going-on-a-diet
Healthy Eating Tips - Arthritis Action
Many of us could benefit from improving our diet and reaching a healthier weight. Weight gain happens when we eat more calories than our body needs so the only way to lose this weight is to eat less calories than our body uses or to use up more calories by being more active. Eating less is…
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January 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
💚 Living with arthritis? Small moments of movement can make a big difference.

Sign up for our free Movement Snacks email series gentle, everyday ways to ease stiffness & support your joints www.arthritisaction.org.uk/movement_snacks

#ArthritisAction #MovementSnacks #LivingWithArthritis
January 13, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Our online Arthritis Action Groups are a welcoming space to connect, share experiences and support each other.

Find out more: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/arthritis-action-groups/
January 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Looking to get more active but not sure where to start?

Try the "Buttercup Stretch", a chair-based exercise developed in partnership with Oomph Wellness to support spine mobility.

More arthritis-friendly exercises: https://bit.ly/4aQh5Yi
January 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Livv was just 18 when her arthritis symptoms first appeared. Years of flare-ups followed before she was finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Starting the right treatment changed everything.

Read her story: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/blog/livvs-story
Livv's Story - Arthritis Action
I now know I had my first “flare up” aged just 18, but the inflammatory response and my symptoms including body rashes confused doctors and they disappear before I could be accurately diagnosed. I remained symptom free for a long time and lived a full life during my twenties.  The second real flare up happened…
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January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who donated after watching our Together We Made a Difference video.

Your generosity helps us continue supporting people living with arthritis in 2026.
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Living with arthritis looks different for everyone 💚

Here are a few gentle resolutions for 2026 to support living well, in a way that works for you.

https://bit.ly/4b2yUU1
New Year’s Resolutions for 2026 - Arthritis Action
Embrace Positive Thinking A lot can be done if we just change our mindset. Look to rid yourself of negative thinking, appreciate that there are always limitations in life but these should not define what and who you are. In a bid to reframe the way we look at our day-to-day lives, a major hindrance…
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January 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM