Thank you for contacting me about arthritis.
I know this can be a very painful, debilitating condition and living with a long-term condition, such as arthritis, has a significant impact upon a person’s wellbeing. So I thank the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and Versus Arthritis for raising awareness of this issue.
There are many treatments available that can help “slow” this condition down, including lifestyle changes, medicines and surgery. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is presently working on updated guidance for treatment of Osteoarthritis, which is due for publication following extensive consultation in 2022. I will continue to monitor this issue and note Versus Arthritis is already registered as a stakeholder in this process.
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