Get ready for Arthritis Care Week, 14 – 21 May 2016 #arthritismatters
Arthritis Care Week 2016 is all about raising awareness of what it is like to live with arthritis. For its campaign this year Arthritis Care is encouraging people to talk about arthritis; what it means to them,the challenges and the triumphs that they have experienced living with arthritis, and why arthritis matters to them
Arthritis Care is a charity that supports people to live well with arthritis, providing information and support. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed with arthritis, think you have early signs of the condition or have lived with it for some time, the charity helpline is a free, confidential service, which is open to anyone affected by arthritis.
This year Arthritis Care Week is encouraging people to talk more about what it’s like to live with the condition. Many would agree that arthritis is too often overlooked and underestimated by those around us, and this year the charity is hoping to change attitudes and raise awareness during this special week.
They are asking people to tell them why #arthritismatters to them, also encouraging people to #goruby during Arthritis Care Week, to show your support for the cause. You could wear ruby red, have a sale of ruby red cakes and even plant ruby red in your garden!
The charity also want to hear your stories. If you have arthritis and want to help others better understand how it affects you, why not get in touch with Arthritis Care and share your thoughts about what arthritis means to you, its impact on your life – the ups and the downs – or even share tips on how you have taken control and manage things better. To share your story email [email protected]
For more information visit www.arthritiscare.org.uk/acweek
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