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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? — UK osteoarthritis guide: what to do now, red flags, NICE NG226 diagnosis and core treatments, safe pain relief, exercise, aids, flares and when to see your GP.
• 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.
• Arthritis diet — Explore UK arthritis diet guidance: Mediterranean meals, omega-3, foods to limit, supplement evidence and a sample meal plan from Living With Arthritis.
• 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 you are refused.
• 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 — Practical help for living with arthritis: symptoms, when to see your GP, exercise, diet, mood, work rights, benefits and equipment that keeps you independent.
• How do I relieve arthritis pain today? — UK arthritis pain relief: what to do now, a flare plan, safe medicines in line with NICE, heat and cold, exercise, sleep, red flags and when to see your GP.