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News, 30 Oct 2026

Membership subscription increase – what’s happening and why?

From 15 December 2026, we are increasing the subscription rates for our membership scheme as follows: My RA Complete – was £25, increasing to £27.99 My RA Digital – was £19, increasing to £20.99 Why have the prices increased? This is not a decision we have taken lightly. We last increased our membership subscription rates […]

News, 28 Oct 2026

Shaping the Future of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at NRAS

We have recently begun work on developing a new Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B) Strategy. This strategy project will help guide how we create a more inclusive organisation and ensure our services are accessible, relevant and welcoming to everyone affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The project formally began with […]

News, 28 Oct 2026

Help shape the future of the NRAS website

At NRAS we are always working on our resources to make sure they are easy to find, accessible, up to date and helpful. For many people living with RA, those who have recently been diagnosed, and the people who support them, our website is one of the first sources of trusted information about the condition. […]

News, 12 Oct 2026

A lasting legacy to NRAS

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, it’s an opportunity to recognise the many lasting gifts we’ve received from our members, friends and supporters. Sara was a popular member of the Chesterfield NRAS group who left happy memories with her friends, and a legacy that will live on. After a successful career with Rolls Royce Aerospace, […]

News, 09 Oct 2026

Latest NEIAA ‘State of the Nation’ report released

The National Early Inflammatory Audit (NEIAA) State of the Nation report is an important document that shows how effectively people with suspected RA, and other inflammatory arthritis, receive specialist care across England and Wales in those vital early months living with the condition. The audit plays an important role in tracking performance against national quality […]

News, 06 Oct 2026

25 Prizes for 25 years – your chance to win in our anniversary raffle!

We’re celebrating 25 years with a special anniversary raffle. We’ve got 25 prizes to give away to our lucky winners, including a fantastic cash prize of £2,500! Win £2,500 just in time for Christmas! Every raffle entry contributes towards keeping our helpline, information and support service running so that people with RA never feel alone. […]

News, 05 Oct 2026

Celebrating Excellence at the 2026 Healthcare Champions Awards

On 2 October, NRAS was delighted to bring together healthcare professionals, patients, supporters and partners to celebrate the 2026 NRAS Healthcare Champions Awards, recognising those individuals who make an extraordinary difference to the lives of people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). The awards are particularly meaningful because they are driven […]

News, 30 Sep 2026

£50 million research collaboration for inflammatory conditions

A major new UK research centre has been funded to investigate how to restore a healthy immune system and damaged tissues, with the long-term aim of developing treatments that offer lasting, drug-free remission for inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis.

News, 23 Sep 2026

Patient Information Forum and other charities launch new report on partnership with pharma

‘Fair Market Value for Charities in Partnership Work’ shares survey findings and calls for fairer, collaborative relationships For immediate release (23 September 2026) A new report from the Patient Information Forum (PIF) and other organisations has called for charities to be able to recover the full cost of work involved in partnership with industry and […]

News, 14 Sep 2026

RA Awareness Week 2026: Trust Your Symptoms and Take the First Step

Introducing our new symptom checker, a user-friendly online resource developed with input from leading rheumatology experts.

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