The Scottish and Welsh elections are happening in May. We’re calling for the Government to make arthritis a national priority. Together, we have the power to create lasting change. Find out more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/get-involved/campaigning/our-campaigns/

Almost 1 million people in Wales live with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition like arthritis. We’re calling for change in our manifesto this Welsh election: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/get-involved/campaigning/our-campaigns/senedd-election-2026/

1.7 million people in Scotland live with a musculoskeletal condition like arthritis. That’s 1 in 3 people living with daily pain and fatigue. We’re calling for changes in this Scottish election: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/get-involved/campaigning/our-campaigns/scottish-parliament-election-2026/

For many people living with arthritis, joint replacement surgery is the difference between independence and daily pain. Yet across England, access to treatment is unfairly being rationed due to a patient’s BMI. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4t6XB7x

Across England, access to life-changing surgery is unfairly being decided by BMI, ignoring clinical guidelines. We're calling for an end to #BMI threshold policies to ensure that people with #arthritis waiting in pain get access to treatment. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bSFV8T

NHS joint replacement operations could be cancelled due to shortage of vital bone cement Read our response: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/about-us/contact-us/press-centre/press-releases/nhs-joint-replacement-operations-could-be-cancelled-due-to-shortage-of-bone-cement/

"I have decided to live with the pain." Mary, who lives with #arthritis, spoke to @BBC about how long hospital wait times have impacted her life. To find out more about NHS England wait times in your area, read the article below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgjk89n2ny

We are proud to have joined the Health Research Authority, the NIHR, and other organisations in a pledge to improve public involvement in research. Learn more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/news/2026/january/arthritis-uk-joins-public-involvement-pledge/ hralatest.bsky.social nihr.bsky.social

Competition time! This year we have six finalists in our Research Highlight of the Year competition and it’s up to you to choose our winner ⏰ Voting closes on Monday 15th December. Read more and vote: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/our-research/research-we-fund/research-highlight-of-the-year/

Arthritis isn’t just grandad’s problem. But this myth leaves many young people with #arthritis feeling ashamed and invisible. We created a movement to change that: The Arthur Tut. Learn more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/get-involved/the-arthur-tut

Thanks to Sonia Kumar MP for asking the Government to back a new kind of national strategy to finally take arthritis seriously in @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Learn more about our work: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/policy-and-data/

We welcome the ‘Keep Britain Working’ review. It is an important step in ensuring that people with disabilities, including fluctuating conditions such as #arthritis, receive the right support and investment from the Government and employers. Our response: www.arthritis-uk.org/about-us/con...

What is it really like to live with arthritis? Our latest report presents a powerful snapshot of the reality of living with #arthritis told through personal stories. Read the key findings and our policy recommendations: arthritis-uk.org/policy-and-d... #ArthritisUK