Information for Patients

Arthritis, joint pain and other musculoskeletal conditions

Arthritis Care – a user led charity that provides high quality information and support for those with all types of arthritis.

Arthritis Research (UK) – the UK’s leading arthritis funding research charity.

NRAS – the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) provides support and information for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

NASS – the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS) provide support, advice and information to people with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Rheumatology Network – News summaries based on studies published in leading medical journals and specialty medical journals, conference coverage and more.

General information on research and PPI

NIHR CCF PPIE annual reports – Update on patient and public involvement and engagement in NIHR organisations, including Biomedical Research Units and centres.

Clinical Research Network : Patients, carers and the public – a section of the NIHR web site promoting the participation of patients, carers, family members and the general public in understanding and taking part in medical research.

Involve – a national advisory group which supports public involvement in NHS, public and social care research.

RDS-Jargon-Buster.pdf (405 downloads)

Useful for people reviewing information for patients:

Health Research Authority – guidance on Patient Information Sheets.

Plain English Guide

Plain English for research