Arthritis Care exists to support people with all forms of arthritis. They represent people with arthritis and involve them in developing and delivering their services.

They are a user led charity which means people with arthritis are at the heart of their work - they form their membership, are involved in all of their activities and direct what they do.

What they do:

• They provide clear and accurate information about arthritis. Their helplines team offers practical, confidential support backed up by a wealth of useful publications, including Arthritis News, their award winning magazine.
• They run a range of self-management and personal development programmes, giving people the confidence and skills to manage their arthritis and dramatically improve their quality of life.
• They put people with arthritis in touch with each other through their network of over 250 branches and groups. They also have offices throughout the UK's regions and nations.
• They campaign for greater awareness of the needs of everyone with arthritis, improved services and an end to discrimination.
• They work closely with health professionals and other arthritis organisations in the UK and internationally.