Arthritis UK Northern Ireland

04/09/2026

Living with chronic pain wears you down not just physically, but mentally too.

But it’s important to know that you’re not alone.

We're here for you, whenever you need us. Find out more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/support-and-resources/

02/09/2026

Hip pain is a really common problem which can impact on your daily life.

Whether it's the pain that hits you just trying to put your socks and shoes on, the difficulty you have getting around, or the pain and stiffness you feel in other parts of your body as you try to avoid making your hip worse.

Read our tips on managing hip pain: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/news/2021/november/ways-to-help-manage-hip-pain/

26/08/2026

Are you living with a long-term condition?
Maybe you know someone who is.
If so come along to our Bangor 6-week Pain Management Programme.
The course aims to help manage the many symptoms, such as pain and fatigue, caused by a long-term condition.
Our courses are delivered by trained volunteers who have their own lived experience of a long-term condition and who all attended a similar course in the past which benefited them so much, they became part of our Arthritis UK family and trained to support others.
Anyone with any type of long-term condition is welcome.
These courses follow a weekly structure but are still relaxed enough for you to feel comfortable and confident to share your own experiences and in doing so learn from each other as well as from the evidence-based approaches offered on the course.
Here's what course participants have to say:
"My motivation is back and I'm getting more active at home".
"By using the tools I've learned I'm starting to enjoy life again".
"The first time I was so nervous I nearly backed out. Not only did I come to the course but the leaders and other people helped me through the course. It is much appreciated and it has helped me focus and be more positive and it has shown me that I am not alone".
You will also find out about all the other support and opportunities we can offer you.
Click to book https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
EMail [email protected]
Phone 02890 782940 See less

20/08/2026

FREE - Information and Support Talk!
Take a step on your wellness journey with our upcoming health talk on managing mental wellbeing. It's about gaining knowledge on improving your mental health but also about creating connections, sharing experiences and finding strength amidst the challenges of living with pain.
Friday 28th August 2026, 11.00am - 1.00pm
Short Strand Community Centre
26A Beechfield Street
Belfast
BT5 4EQ
To register: Complete our online booking form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...
or email: [email protected]
or phone: 028 9078 2940

17/08/2026

FREE - Information and Support Talk!

Take a step on your wellness journey with our upcoming health talk on sleep. It's about gaining knowledge on getting a good nights sleep but also about creating connections, sharing experiences and finding strength amidst the challenges of living with pain.

Wednesday 26th August 2026, 11.00am - 1.00pm

The Atlas Womens Centre
7 Bachelors Walk
Lisburn
BT28 1XJ

To register: Complete our online booking form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...
or email: [email protected]
or phone: 028 9078 2940

12/08/2026

We're recruiting a Regional Fundraiser for NI to join a brilliant team of staff and volunteers 🫶
Check out the link for more information and see if it might be for you?

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who has strong experience of raising money in Northern Ireland.

30/07/2026

Hip pain is a really common problem which can impact on your daily life.

Whether it’s the pain that hits you just trying to put your socks and shoes on, the difficulty you have getting around, or the pain and stiffness you feel in other parts of your body as you try to avoid making your hip worse.

Read our tips on managing hip pain: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/news/2021/november/ways-to-help-manage-hip-pain/

29/07/2026

Receiving an arthritis diagnosis as a young person is a scary and uncertain time.

With so much stigma around it being an "old persons disease" it can be hard to process the news. Christie is someone who knows that feeling all too well.

Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at 24, she felt a huge impact on her mental health after hearing the news. 3 years later, she's looking to the future.

“Arthritis initially made my life and world so much smaller, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. And yes, it’s a different life I’m living now, but one I’m so hopeful for.”

Read her story: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/arthritis-stories/christies-story-you-can-be-a-young-person-with-arthritis-and-live-a-life/

21/07/2026

Are you living with a long-term condition?
Maybe you know someone who is.
If so come along to our Bangor 6-week Pain Management Programme.
The course aims to help manage the many symptoms, such as pain and fatigue, caused by a long-term condition.
Our courses are delivered by trained volunteers who have their own lived experience of a long-term condition and who all attended a similar course in the past which benefited them so much, they became part of our Arthritis UK family and trained to support others.
Anyone with any type of long-term condition is welcome.
These courses follow a weekly structure but are still relaxed enough for you to feel comfortable and confident to share your own experiences and in doing so learn from each other as well as from the evidence-based approaches offered on the course.
Here's what course participants have to say:
"My motivation is back and I'm getting more active at home".
"By using the tools I've learned I'm starting to enjoy life again".
"The first time I was so nervous I nearly backed out. Not only did I come to the course but the leaders and other people helped me through the course. It is much appreciated and it has helped me focus and be more positive and it has shown me that I am not alone".
You will also find out about all the other support and opportunities we can offer you.
Click to book https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
EMail [email protected]
Phone 02890 782940

17/07/2026

Have multiple long-term health conditions? How could your care be improved? Have your say in the survey below https://exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dwZnZhbXGxhgR8