Making arthritis a public health priority in England

We have great news! After years of partnership working between Arthritis Research UK and Public Health England (PHE), musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions will be one of its new priority programmes. We believe this commitment will help many people across England living with arthritis.How did this all start?We know that arthritis can affect every aspect of a person’s life, but many people are never given information on activities which could reduce the risk of developing certain kinds of arthritis, or how to reduce the pain it can cause once they have it. They only discover more once they’re in pain and going through the process of being diagnosed. We want more people to understand the contributing factors, and to know that being physically active is one of the best things anyone can do for their musculoskeletal health. But to make this a reality we knew we needed to get Public Health England (PHE) on board.Who are Public Health England?PHE is a Government Agency funded to improve the nation’s health. It does this by promoting healthier lifestyles, sharing information and expertise, and identifying and preparing for future public health challenges. An example of awareness campaigns it has run is the‘One You’ campaign which encourages people in midlife to take control of their health to enjoy benefits now and in the future, or their campaign to encourage people to eat 5 pieces of fresh fruit and vegetables a day.When PHE was established in 2013, muscul...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news