Research
There are many opportunities for people with arthritis to become involved in research to help health professionals learn more about how to care for the range of conditions and to help those living with arthritis.
National Research Involvement
There are also opportunities for people with arthritis to become involved in national research programmes including:
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
Find out what research opportunities there are by clicking on this link www.bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk
Be Part of Research (nihr.ac.uk)
Research Champions (NIHR)
Research Champions are patients, carers and members of the public, who are passionate about getting more people involved in research so that we can develop better care and treatment for everyone.
Research Champions volunteer their time to help spread the word about health and care research to patients and the public. They also help research and healthcare staff understand more about the experiences of those who take part in research.
Patients, carers and the public | NIHR
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA)
ARMA is an alliance providing a collective voice for the arthritis and musculoskeletal community in the UK. Their mission is to work collectively and collaboratively with people with arthritis. There are 40 member organisations, ranging from specialised support groups for rare diseases to major research charities and national professional bodies.
Their resource page at www.arma.uk.net will signpost you to the most relevant resources and information.
