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 59 EULAR 2026 Insights

Two weeks off didn’t happen - EULAR 2026 did. A fast, engaging recap of movement, mental health, youth in research, and the power of real patient voices.

Episode 58 What’s the Human side of IA?

“These are the things that people don’t tell you…” We look at the everyday struggles of inflammatory arthritis, from washing your hair to simply getting through the day without pain.

Episode 57 Beyond Awareness Days

From biologic reviews lost in the system to the emotional load of chronic illness, this episode gets real about the everyday challenges of IA. Awareness days may come and go, but the lived experience is constant.

News

IAUK on PSA HQ Podcast

We were delighted to be asked to be on another podcast, Voices Making a Difference on the PSA HQ podcast channel, hosted by Mel Brooks of PRP Net (Peer-led UK network for Patient Research Partners). We discussed our journeys, why we started IAUK and the impact we have made in such a short period of time. It is a really insightful conversation. You can listen to it here

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

Spring Covid Vaccine

The NHS has opened the booking system for those eligible to book a Spring COVID-19 booster vaccination. The information below has been provided for Inflammatory Arthritis UK by Dr Oge Ilozue, GP Partner and Clinical Advisor for London Vaccination Programme, and answers questions about the Spring COVID-19 vaccination please see here.

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