Our Mission & Vision

Our Vision

A better life for people affected by rheumatoid arthritis

Our Mission

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) helps and supports people affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their healthcare professionals by:

• Providing information, education, support and advocacy

• Raising public awareness of rheumatoid arthritis

• Raising the priority of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with politicians and policy makers

• Campaigning for equal access to good care and services for all

• Facilitating networking and encouraging self-management

• Raising NRAS funds to work towards our vision

About NRAS

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is the only UK patient led charity exclusively dedicated to supporting the approximately 677,000 people in Britain with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as well as their families, carers and the healthcare professionals who treat them.
The charity has an excellent reputation based on professionalism, expertise, collaborative working, sound achievement, careful financial planning and rapid, but sustainable, growth.

“I think that the work done by NRAS and the drive of the members is truly remarkable and I am greatly honoured to be able to work with such a fine organisation that is doing untold good for those with rheumatoid arthritis” Professor of Rheumatology

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