Versus Arthritis
Versus Arthritis provides a comprehensive range of free information booklets and leaflets relating to musculoskeletal problems.
Versus Arthritis (formerly Arthritis Research UK)
Copeman House
St Mary's Court
St Mary's Gate
Chesterfield S41 7TD
Tel: 0300 790 0400
Email: enquiries@versusarthritis.org
Lupus UK
Lupus UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with systemic lupus and discoid lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis.
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)
NRAS is a patient-led organisation in the UK specialising in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate, provide resources to and campaign for people living with these complex autoimmune conditions.
Their frontline services, such as a freephone helpline, telephone volunteer support, publications etc. are all free to use!
Their websites provide detailed and credible information about the two conditions:
Call the NRAS Freephone Helpline on 0800 298 7650 (Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm)
Email: helpline@nras.org.uk
National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS)
The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society is a charity working for people affected by ankylosing spondylitis in the UK.
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance (PAPAA)
The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance supports and advises people affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy links
Regional Driving Assessment Centre
Provides disability assessments.
Oxfordshire County Coundil Adult Social Care
Equipment that may help maintain independence, safety and quality of life.
Red Cross Medical Loans
Lending of toilet aids such as commodes, raised toilet seats and frames.
Go Active Oxfordshire
Range of physical activity groups near to home with support and motivational help.
