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💙 DID YOU KNOW TUESDAY?WHY DOES NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK EXIST?National Inclusion Week was established by Inclusive Emplo...
15/09/2026

💙 DID YOU KNOW TUESDAY?

WHY DOES NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK EXIST?

National Inclusion Week was established by Inclusive Employers in 2013 as an annual UK campaign celebrating inclusion and encouraging organisations to take meaningful action.

It asks us to look beyond who is present and consider who can participate, contribute, speak openly and feel that they belong.

Representation and inclusion are not the same.

A person may be invited into a workplace, meeting, activity or community but still encounter barriers that prevent equal participation.

Those barriers may relate to:

• inaccessible environments
• inflexible processes
• assumptions about ability
• communication that excludes people
• fear of disclosing a health condition
• not being believed when symptoms are invisible

National Inclusion Week moves the conversation from simply welcoming people to examining whether our everyday practices genuinely include them.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AWARENESS WEEK
14–18 September 2026

NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK
14–20 September 2026

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Moore Than Arthritis®
Stronger together. Beyond limits.

💙 DID YOU KNOW TUESDAY?“TRUST YOUR SYMPTOMS AND TAKE THE FIRST STEP.”That is the message behind RA Awareness Week 2026.T...
15/09/2026

💙 DID YOU KNOW TUESDAY?

“TRUST YOUR SYMPTOMS AND TAKE THE FIRST STEP.”

That is the message behind RA Awareness Week 2026.

The campaign highlights a serious problem: people experiencing possible early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis can doubt themselves, normalise what they are experiencing or be reassured that it is nothing significant.

RA cannot be confirmed by one symptom—or one blood test alone. Diagnosis can involve a combination of someone’s history, examination, blood tests and imaging.

This is why recognising a pattern matters.

Persistent joint pain, swelling or stiffness—particularly prolonged morning stiffness—should not simply be dismissed because someone is young, active or looks well.

The message is not to diagnose yourself. It is to trust that persistent or unexplained symptoms deserve an appropriate conversation with a healthcare professional.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AWARENESS WEEK
14–18 September 2026

NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK
14–20 September 2026

🌐 https://moorethanarthritis.co.uk/resource-library

Moore Than Arthritis is not a medical referral service.

Moore Than Arthritis®
Stronger together. Beyond limits.

💙 DID YOU KNOW TUESDAY?WHY WAS RA AWARENESS WEEK CREATED?The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society launched the UK’s fir...
15/09/2026

💙 DID YOU KNOW TUESDAY?

WHY WAS RA AWARENESS WEEK CREATED?

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society launched the UK’s first Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week in 2013.

Its original purpose was to challenge a damaging misconception: that rheumatoid arthritis was simply an older person’s condition caused by wear and tear.

The first campaign carried the message:

“Rheumatoid arthritis can strike at any age.”

RA is an autoimmune and systemic condition—not the same as osteoarthritis. Without greater public understanding, symptoms can be dismissed and people may delay seeking appropriate advice.

More than a decade later, that founding purpose remains relevant: replace misconceptions with accurate information and help people recognise that RA can affect individuals of different ages and backgrounds.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AWARENESS WEEK
14–18 September 2026

NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK
14–20 September 2026

🌐 https://moorethanarthritis.co.uk/resource-library

Moore Than Arthritis®
Stronger together. Beyond limits.

💙 WHERE RA AWARENESS MEETS WORKPLACE INCLUSIONRheumatoid arthritis symptoms can fluctuate.An employee may manage well on...
14/09/2026

💙 WHERE RA AWARENESS MEETS WORKPLACE INCLUSION

Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms can fluctuate.

An employee may manage well on one day but experience increased pain, stiffness, fatigue or reduced mobility on another. This does not reflect their commitment, professionalism or value.

Support can begin with three simple actions:

Listen. Adapt. Include.

Understanding individual needs, maintaining open communication and considering reasonable flexibility can help people remain involved and contribute their strengths.

To discuss Moore Than Arthritis Workplace Inclusion or Accessibility Spotlight support:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://moorethanarthritis.co.uk/partnerships

Moore Than Arthritis®
Stronger together. Beyond limits.

NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK14–20 September 2026BUILD TRUST. NAVIGATE CHANGE.Inclusion is strongest when access is considered...
14/09/2026

NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK
14–20 September 2026

BUILD TRUST. NAVIGATE CHANGE.

Inclusion is strongest when access is considered before participation—not added only after somebody experiences a barrier.

For workplaces and organisations, this can include:

• asking about access requirements in advance
• offering flexible ways to participate
• making information clear and accessible
• considering fluctuating and non-visible conditions
• creating an environment in which people feel safe requesting support

Moore Than Arthritis works with organisations through Workplace Inclusion and Accessibility Spotlight to strengthen awareness and encourage practical, sustainable improvement.

For an introductory conversation:

[email protected]
https://moorethanarthritis.co.uk/partnerships

Moore Than Arthritis®
Stronger together. Beyond limits.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AWARENESS WEEK14–18 September 2026Our Free Active Community Network member Peta Easi-Grip demonstra...
14/09/2026

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AWARENESS WEEK
14–18 September 2026

Our Free Active Community Network member Peta Easi-Grip demonstrates the power of Awareness and expertise.

💙 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AWARENESS WEEK14–18 September 2026Rheumatoid arthritis is more than token joint pain.It is a long...
14/09/2026

💙 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AWARENESS WEEK
14–18 September 2026

Rheumatoid arthritis is more than token joint pain.

It is a long-term autoimmune condition that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling, but its effects may also include fatigue and periods when symptoms become worse.

This week, Moore Than Arthritis will help raise awareness of the signs of rheumatoid arthritis and encourage greater understanding of its wider impact.

If you are concerned about persistent symptoms, seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional.

Find trusted information and support:

🌐 https://moorethanarthritis.co.uk/resource-library

Moore Than Arthritis®
Stronger together. Beyond limits.

💙 MOTIVATIONAL MONDAYStrength can look different during a rheumatoid arthritis flare-up.Some days, strength means adapti...
14/09/2026

💙 MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY

Strength can look different during a rheumatoid arthritis flare-up.

Some days, strength means adapting your plans, asking for support or giving your body the time it needs. A slower day is not a failed day.

As Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week begins, let’s remember that symptoms can fluctuate—and they are not always visible to others.

Be patient with yourself today. Small steps still count.

🌐 https://moorethanarthritis.co.uk/resource-library

Moore Than Arthritis®
Stronger together. Beyond limits.

💙 SUNDAY STRENGTHNot every new beginning arrives with certainty.Sometimes hope is simply choosing to believe that tomorr...
13/09/2026

💙 SUNDAY STRENGTH

Not every new beginning arrives with certainty.

Sometimes hope is simply choosing to believe that tomorrow can hold something better.

Living with arthritis, persistent pain or another long-term condition can make the future feel uncertain. You may not always know what the next day will bring—but hope does not require you to have every answer.

It can begin with one encouraging thought, one meaningful connection or one small reason to keep looking forward.

As this Sunday draws to a close, what are you feeling hopeful about?

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Moore Than Arthritis®
Stronger together. Beyond limits.

13/09/2026

💙 WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Less than one month to go!

Moore Than Arthritis is looking for one exclusive sponsor to support our World Arthritis Day campaign on Monday 12th October 2026.

Sponsorship: £250 + VAT

Your sponsorship includes:

• A permanent place on the Moore Than Arthritis Sponsors page
• A dedicated feature introducing your company, organisation or individual support
• Your logo displayed on selected campaign posts throughout World Arthritis Day
• Recognition across the Moore Than Arthritis Facebook and LinkedIn pages
• Alignment with our work promoting arthritis awareness, accessibility and inclusion

This is a one-time, exclusive sponsorship opportunity.

To express your interest, please email:

📧 [email protected]
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