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• What should I do after an arthritis diagnosis? — Newly diagnosed with arthritis in the UK? Find first steps, questions for your GP, rheumatology preparation and guides to pain, exercise, diet and benefits.
• What is osteoarthritis? — How to recognise osteoarthritis symptoms, when to see a GP, NICE-aligned treatment, exercises and diet. Plain-English help written for patients.
• What is rheumatoid arthritis? — Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the UK: early symptoms, GP referral, DMARDs, flares and self-care — a plain-English guide for patients.
• Exercises — Free NICE-aligned home physio routines for knees, hips, hands, shoulders and back, written by an HCPC-registered physiotherapist. Start gently and build slowly.
• Diet — Foods to avoid with arthritis and what to eat instead: Mediterranean eating, anti-inflammatory foods, weight management and practical UK meal ideas.
• Benefits and PIP guide — Claim PIP for arthritis step by step: call 0800 917 2222, fill in the form, send evidence, prepare for the assessment and appeal if refused.
• Helpline — Helpline. From Living With Arthritis, a UK registered charity (no. 1218461) publishing plain-English, educational arthritis and frailty information.
• Waiting list help — Waiting for rheumatology, physio or joint surgery? Your NHS waiting time rights in each UK nation, what to do while you wait and when to see your GP again.
• Living with arthritis — Living with arthritis. From Living With Arthritis, a UK registered charity (no. 1218461) publishing plain-English, educational arthritis and frailty informati
• How do I relieve arthritis pain today? — Practical UK arthritis pain relief: paced movement, heat and cold, topical treatments, sleep and when to contact your GP. Find next steps for self-care.