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Resource centre: this page covers what people in the UK most often ask about resource centre. Written in plain English and reviewed by a First Contact Practitioner (HCPC PH128483).

Educational information for people in the UK living with arthritis — not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. Check medicines and exercises with your GP, pharmacist or rheumatology team. For emergencies call 999; for urgent advice use NHS 111. Full medical disclaimer · Editorial standards

Resource Centre

Browse existing Living With Arthritis resources — educational information only, reviewed for UK readers. Registered charity 1218461.

Healthcare professionals hubNewly diagnosed guide

Guides & starting points

Exercise & diet

Tools & chat

Reading & downloads

Where to go next

  • Disclaimer — Disclaimer. From Living With Arthritis, a UK registered charity (no. 1218461) publishing plain-English, educational arthritis and frailty information.
  • Editorial standards — Editorial standards. From Living With Arthritis, a UK registered charity (no. 1218461) publishing plain-English, educational arthritis and frailty information
  • Healthcare professionals — Healthcare professionals. From Living With Arthritis, a UK registered charity (no. 1218461) publishing plain-English, educational arthritis and frailty inform
  • 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.
  • Guides — Browse clinician-written UK arthritis guides: PIP and benefits, exercise, diet, pain relief, newly diagnosed steps, and navigating NHS care.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

This is general information, not a substitute for personalised medical advice.