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Versus Arthritis - Helpline / Online Support

Overview

Whether you're looking for information about your arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, or you want to support family and friends, we can help.
Visit the Versus Arthritis Website for more information or click a title below:
What is arthritis?
Arthritis causes pain and inflammation. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of different types of arthritis.
Conditions
Search our A-Z or type in the condition you'd like more information about, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia and many more.
Newly diagnosed
These pages are designed to help the people who have just been diagnosed or are waiting on results.
Common aches and pains
Aches and pains like back pain and neck pain usually don't have a serious cause. Find out about causes, treatments and exercises.
Exercising with arthritis
Find out more about exercising with arthritis and what types of exercises are beneficial for certain conditions.
Treatments
Read about various treatments for arthritis, including drugs, TENS, splints, therapies, surgery, your inflammatory arthritis pathway and who will treat you.
Complementary and alternative treatments
Learn about complementary and alternative treatments for arthritis, how they differ from conventional medicine, how they help, safety and possible risks.
Managing your symptoms
Find out about managing pain and fatigue caused by arthritis, and how exercise, a healthy diet and getting a good night's sleep can help you.
Living with arthritis
Living with arthritis can be challenging but there are many things you can do to help you to live a fulfilling life.
Young people
Read advice and information for young people who have arthritis and their families, including how to ease your symptoms and tell friends about your condition.

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Last updated: 30 March 2026