Inspiring Resilience - Empowering Lives

Patient Led Charity

IAUK is the only UK charity dedicated to all types of autoimmune inflammatory arthritis (IA). Founded by people with over 50 years lived experience of IA for people with IA. Together, we’re building a future where everyone affected by IA feels seen, supported, and never alone.
We are one community, every story, all inflammatory arthritis.

About Us

"I’ve just been diagnosed with RA at the age of 45. Whenever anyone hears arthritis we all get the image of an old person with wear and tear, but this is nothing like that. Katy and Debbie helped me to put everything perspective and stopped me imaging the worst. Their humour and warmth really make a difference. Just the information I needed at exactly the right time."

“Great idea for a charity, I have found attitude and resilience to have been the most important things so far and have certainly been on a massive journey in the last couple of years with it (IA)"

“They are so helpful especially as you talk about real lived experiences. Thank you too for your honesty and vulnerability. I feel I am not alone and someone else understands it.”

I became so emotional listening to this. It’s 12 years since diagnosis and it’s like living in another world within the world. Thank you for shining a light on my world.

Podcast

Join our founders, Debbie and Katy, as they share their journey of living with inflammatory arthritis (IA), a chronic and fluctuating disease, in our regular podcast Inflammatory !.

With honesty, positivity, warmth, and practical insights, they discuss the challenges, triumphs, and everyday realities of living with IA.

Whether you’re personally affected, supporting a friend or family member, or simply seeking understanding, Inflammatory! is for you.

Tune in to connect, learn, and find inspiration in a shared journey.
You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and now watch the episodes on our YouTube channel.

New Updates

Episode 48 Why Do We Hide IA Pain?

Why do people with inflammatory arthritis hide their pain? We discuss masking symptoms, diagnosis overwhelm, and the importance of community in helping people feel less alone.

Ramadan with IA

Episode 47 Rheumatoid Arthritis at 19

Diagnosed at just 19 with Rheumatoid arthritis, Hansa shares her powerful journey, opening up about hiding her pain, navigating pregnancy and motherhood with an invisible illness, and the life-changing moment she finally found the right treatment.

News

NEW: IAUK Awareness Flyer

We’re often asked for a simple way to share what IAUK does and to help spread the word about the Inflammatory! podcast. We’ve listened. Our brand‑new awareness flyer is now available, designed to make it easier than ever to introduce others to our work and our community. Download here

NEW blog: Ramadan with IA

Haffy shares her experience of observing Ramadan while living with rheumatoid arthritis, balancing faith, health, work, and motherhood. Her story reminds us that Ramadan is about intention, mercy, and self-compassion. Read full blog here.

Foot health in IA

British Society for Rheumatology have recently published their latest guideline for Foot Health in IA for all ages. The main recommendation being all consultations should include questions about the foot, and if appropriate, clinical examination. For more information read here

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Inflammatory Arthritis UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1211390.