If you need support, please contact the Helpline on 0800 5200 520, email helpline@versusarthritis.org or visit the online forum.
If you need support, please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org the Wales office on 0800 756 3970, the Helpline on 0800 5200 520, email helpline@versusarthritis.org or visit the online forum.
We offer a wide range of activities across Wales, including peer support for adults and young people and families, information sharing and social activities. All activities are fully risk assessed and approved by Versus Arthritis.
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Cymru Versus Arthritis is here to make sure that people with arthritis in Wales have all of the support and information they need to live well with their condition and to ensure that the needs of people with arthritis are a priority with policymakers in Wales. Cymru Versus Arthritis runs a number of different services for people of all ages with arthritis, ranging from activity sessions for young people to practical support and information for those with arthritis.
Our Living Well and CWTCH (Communities Working Together Can Help) support services work alongside people with arthritis, community groups, health, and social care professionals to deliver a framework of support across four key themes:
Our delivery model is aligned to the following principles:
Activities include self-management sessions and information sessions/events, support/activity groups, 1:1 support, tailored workshops for people with arthritis and health care professionals, signposting to local services and opportunities to volunteer within the community.
Our services aim to:
Through the above activities, our team of staff and volunteers will work to ensure that the impact of arthritis is recognised and as a result ensure people are empowered and supported to live well. Contributing to our vision of a world that no longer tolerates the impact of arthritis. ensuring no one faces arthritis alone.
Contact us at walessupport@versusarthritis.org to learn more about our Living Well and CWTCH Cymru work.
This free-to-access programme is designed to help you self-manage your chronic joint pain and lead a more independent life.
It’s a 6-month programme, which begins with 12 weeks of lifestyle advice and exercise sessions led by a Rehabilitation Specialist. This will equip you with the tools to better manage your pain.
And it works. People who’ve completed the programme have shown improvements in mobility, pain, general fitness levels and overall quality of life.
For further information see the Nuffield Health website Joint Pain Programme | Nuffield Health
Our Young People and Families service offers a range of services to support young people and their families. We encourage young people to get together for a variety of fun activity and discussion-based events across Wales.
Arthritis is still viewed as a condition of old age. Versus Arthritis knows that it is not – around 16,000 children and young people in the UK have some form of arthritis. It can be challenging to be a parent of a child with arthritis, and it can be isolating and difficult for children and teenagers to grow up with the condition.
Our Young People and Families Service work alongside the team at Noah’s Ark Hospital providing support in clinical settings, one-to-one support, emotional and peer support, and some exciting opportunities and events both online and face to face that aim to reduce isolation, build confidence and empower young people.
Contact us at YPFSWales@versusarthritis.org to find out more or to sign up for our email updates. You can also follow us on Instagram (@YPFSWales) and Twitter (@YoungArthritisW).
Created with young people for young people, Arthritis Tracker lets you rate your symptoms in seconds and see a simple summary of your recent pain, sore joints, medication side effects, energy levels, activity, sleep and emotions. You can use these summaries to help you talk to your healthcare professionals at medical appointments or simply to see how you have been doing recently.
Do join us on social media to stay in touch, stay updated and ask about advice and support:
www.facebook.com/CymruVersusArthritis
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To volunteer for an organisation is to give the invaluable gift of time and at Versus Arthritis our volunteers play a vital role in raising funds and raising awareness about the pain of arthritis. We couldn't operate without them. All of our services are delivered or supported by our amazing volunteers, and there are opportunities to get involved in campaigning, fundraising, take part in events or even organise your own. Volunteering is at the very heart of Versus Arthritis and it is thanks to the hard work, enthusiasm and commitment of volunteers, that we can support millions of people living with arthritis every year.
We have several volunteering opportunities available across Wales and provide all the necessary training and support that will help you feel part of our organisation and equipped to perform your role. As a volunteer, we will support you to learn new skills, meet new people and help you increase your confidence and self-esteem. Many of our volunteers live with arthritis and related conditions, which means together we can deliver a quality service, and help you to enhance your self-management skills.
Please get in touch with the Wales Office to find out more on 0800 756 3970 or walesvolunteering@versusarthritis.org.
Cymru Versus Arthritis believes that arthritis and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions should be a national health policy priority. Approximately 970,000 people live with these conditions in Wales and the impact on individuals, their families, on communities and on our health and social care services is huge. Despite this, arthritis and MSK conditions are often overlooked and related services under-resourced.
We campaign to make change happen. To improve quality of life for people with arthritis / MSK conditions in Wales.
Our campaign successes include the establishment of a new Multidisciplinary Paediatric Rheumatology Service for South and Mid Wales and the Welsh Government developing a new national arthritis and MSK strategy to improve related health care services in Wales.
You can help us make more change happen. For more info on how you can get involved…
Suite 4, Quest House, St Mellons Business Park, St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0EY
0800 756 3970 (freephone)
Email: cymru@versusarthritis.org
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Os oes angen cymorth arnoch, cysylltwch walessupport@versusarthritis.org swyddfa Cymru ar 0800 7563 970, y Llinell Gymorth ar 0800 5200 520, e-bostiwch helpline@versusarthritis.org neu ewch i'r fforwm ar-lein.
Rydym yn cynnig ystod eang o weithgareddau ledled Cymru, gan gynnwys cymorth gan gymheiriaid i oedolion a phobl ifanc a theuluoedd, rhannu gwybodaeth a gweithgareddau cymdeithasol. Mae'r holl weithgareddau'n cael eu hasesu a'u cymeradwyo'n llawn gan Versus Arthritis. Gwiriwch beth sydd yn eich ardal leol gan ddefnyddio'r 'Chwilio am Wasanaethau yn Eich Ardal Leol'.
Mae Cymru Versus Arthritis yma i sicrhau bod pobl ag arthritis yng Nghymru yn cael yr holl gymorth a'r wybodaeth sydd eu hangen arnynt i fyw'n dda gyda'u cyflwr ac i sicrhau bod anghenion pobl ag arthritis yn flaenoriaeth gyda llunwyr polisi yng Nghymru. Mae Cymru Versus Arthritis yn rhedeg nifer o wasanaethau gwahanol i bobl o bob oed sydd ag arthritis, yn amrywio o sesiynau gweithgareddau i bobl ifanc i gymorth a gwybodaeth ymarferol i'r rhai ag arthritis.
Mae ein gwasanaethau cefnogaeth Byw’n Dda a CWTCH (Gall Cymunedau'n Cydweithio Helpu) yn gweithio ar y cyd â phobl gydag arthritis, grwpiau cymunedol, gweithwyr iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol proffesiynol i ddarparu fframwaith o gefnogaeth ar draws pedwar thema allweddol:
Mae ein model cyflenwi wedi'i alinio â'r egwyddorion canlynol:
Ymhlith y gweithgareddau mae sesiynau hunanreolaeth a sesiynau / digwyddiadau gwybodaeth, grwpiau cymorth / gweithgaredd, cefnogaeth 1:1, gweithdai wedi'u teilwra ar gyfer pobl ag arthritis a gweithwyr gofal iechyd proffesiynol, cyfeirio at wasanaethau lleol a chyfleoedd i wirfoddoli yn y gymuned.
Nod ein gwasanaethau yw i:
Trwy'r gweithgareddau uchod, bydd ein tîm o staff a gwirfoddolwyr yn gweithio i sicrhau y cydnabyddir effaith arthritis, ac o ganlyniad yn sicrhau bod pobl wedi eu grymuso a'u cefnogi i fyw'n dda. Cyfrannu at ein gweledigaeth o fyd nad yw bellach yn goddef effaith arthritis, gan sicrhau nad oes unrhyw un yn wynebu arthritis ar ei ben ei hun.
Cysylltwch â ni ar walessupport@versusarthritis.org I ddysgu mwy am ein gwaith Byw'n Dda a CWTCH Cymru.
Mae ein gwasanaeth Pobl Ifanc a Theuluoedd yn cynnig amrywiaeth o wasanaethau i gefnogi pobl ifanc a’u teuluoedd. Rydym yn annog pobl ifanc i ddod ynghyd ar gyfer amrywiaeth o weithgareddau ar draws Cymru.
Mae arthritis yn gallu gael ei ystyried i fod yn gyflwr i’r henoed. Mae Versus Arthritis yn gwybod nad yw hyn yn wir – mae gan oddeutu 16,000 o blant a phobl ifanc yn y Deyrnas Unedig rhyw fath o arthritis. Gall fod yn heriol i fod yn rhiant i blentyn gydag arthritis, a gall fod yn unig ac anodd i blant a rhai yn eu harddegau i dyfu i fyny gyda’r cyflwr.
Mae ein gwasanaeth Pobl Ifanc a Theuluoedd yn gweithio law yn llaw gydag Ysbyty Arch Noa yn cefnogi pobl ifanc yn safleoedd clinigol, cefnogaeth unigol ag emosiynol. Rydym yn galluogi grwpiau cyfoed i gwrdd ac i gymryd rhan mewn digwyddiadau ar lein a wyneb yn wyneb er mwyn lleihau unigrwydd, gwella lles ac adeiladu hyder.
Cysylltwch â ni am mwy o wybodaeth trwy ebostio YPFSWales@versusarthritis.org neu trwy ein cyfryngau cymdeithasol ar Trydar @YoungArthritisW ac Instagram @YPFSWales.
Wedi ei greu gyda phobl ifanc ar gyfer pobl ifanc, mae’r Traciwr Arthritis yn gadael i chi raddio eich symptomau mewn eiliadau a gweld crynodeb syml o’ch poen, cymalau poenus, sgìl effeithiau meddyginiaeth, lefelau egni, gweithgaredd, cwsg ac emosiynau diweddar. Gallwch ddefnyddio'r crynodebau hyn i’ch helpu i siarad gyda’ch gweithwyr gofal iechyd mewn apwyntiadau meddygol, neu i weld sut ydych chi wedi bod yn ymdopi'n ddiweddar.
Ymunwch â ni ar gyfryngau cymdeithasol i gadw mewn cysylltiad, cael diweddariadau ac i ofyn am gyngor a chefnogaeth.
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Mae gwirfoddoli ar gyfer sefydliad yn rhodd amhrisiadwy o amser, ac yn Versus Arthritis mae ein gwirfoddolwyr yn chwarae rhan allweddol o ran codi arian a chodi ymwybyddiaeth ynghylch poen arthritis. Ni allem weithredu hebddynt. Mae ein holl wasanaethau yn cael eu darparu neu gefnogi gan ein gwirfoddolwyr anhygoel, ac mae yna gyfleoedd i gymryd rhan mewn ymgyrchu, codi arian, cymryd rhan mewn digwyddiadau neu hyd yn oed drefnu un eich hun. Mae gwirfoddoli yn ganolog i Versus Arthritis. Diolch i waith caled, brwdfrydedd ac ymroddiad gwirfoddolwyr gallwn gefnogi miliynau o bobl yn byw gydag arthritis pob blwyddyn.
Mae gennym nifer o gyfleodd i wirfoddoli ar gael ar draws Cymru a byddwn yn darparu'r holl hyfforddiant a chefnogaeth a fydd angen i’ch helpu i deimlo'n rhan o’n sefydliad ac yn barod i gyflawni eich rôl. Fel gwirfoddolwr, byddwn yn eich cefnogi i ddysgu sgiliau newydd, cwrdd â phobl newydd ac i'ch helpu i gynyddu eich hyder a hunan-barch. Mae nifer o'n gwirfoddolwyr yn byw gydag arthritis a chyflyrau cysylltiedig, sy'n golygu y gallwn ddarparu gwasanaeth o safon gyda’n gilydd, a’ch helpu i hybu eich sgiliau hunan reoli.
Cysylltwch â Swyddfa Cymru i gael gwybod mwy ar 0800 756 3970 neu walesvolunteering@versusarthritis.org.
Mae Cymru Versus Arthritis o’r farn y dylid ystyried arthritis a chyflyrau cyhyrysgerbydol (MSK) fel blaenoriaeth polisi iechyd cenedlaethol. Mae oddeutu 970,000 o bobl ledled Cymru’n byw gyda’r cyflyrau hynny ac maen nhw’n effeithio’n sylweddol ar unigolion, eu teuluoedd, cymunedau ac ar ein gwasanaethau iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol. Er hynny, fe gaiff arthritis a chyflyrau MSK eu hanwybyddu’n aml a phrin ydy’r adnoddau ar gyfer gwasanaethau cysylltiedig.
Rydym ni’n mynd ati i ymgyrchu er mwyn gwneud newidiadau. Ein nod ydy gwella ansawdd bywyd pobl gydag arthritis / cyflyrau MSK yng Nghymru.
Hyd yn hyn, yn sgil ein hymgyrchoedd, rydym wedi llwyddo i sefydlu Gwasanaeth Rhewmatoleg Paediatreg Amlddisgyblaethol ar gyfer De a Chanolbarth Cymru. At hyn bu i Lywodraeth Cymru ddatblygu strategaeth cenedlaethol newydd yn ymwneud ag arthritis a chyflyrau MSK i wella gwasanaethau gofal iechyd cysylltiedig yng Nghymru.
Fe allwch chi ein cynorthwyo i wneud mwy fyth o newidiadau. I wybod mwy am sut gallwch chi gymryd rhan…
Mae gennym ni hefyd rolau ymgyrchu gwirfoddol, ‘Gwirfoddolwyr Gwneud Newid’, e-bostiwch ein Swyddfa yng Nghymru i wybod mwy.
Suite 4, Quest House, St Mellons Business Park, St Mellons, Cardiff CCF3 0EY
0800 756 3970 (rhadffôn)
E-bost: cymru@versusarthritis.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CymruVersusArthritis/
Twitter: twitter.com/CymruVArthritis
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The 3rd Thursday of the month, every month. If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
Times: 2-4pm
If you're based near Bonymaen you can meet with your local Versus Arthritis support group at Bonymaen Community Centre, Bonymaen Road, Swansea.
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go. Every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Time: 3.15 pm - 4.30 pm
Ruth Cook (Yoga Teacher) will guide you through gentle exercises to help improve mobility and gain muscle strength to support joints. Helping you to self-manage your condition and everyday tasks. Every individual will be able to work at their own pace and within their range of comfort. There will be exercises and yoga movements both seated and standing using the support of the chair.
Ruth’s approach also includes breath work (pranayama) and relaxation practices to help restore balance to the body’s mental, and emotional wellbeing to help self-manage stress and anxiety often associated with everyday physical challenges.
These classes are free for people with arthritis, a MSK or related condition.
This group is currently full, please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to join the waiting list Every Wednesday except the 3rd Wednesday of the month when the support group meets. Our lead volunteer Ruth Cook leads gentle yoga and tai chi sessions which can be done standing or seated.
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go. Our lead volunteer Ruth Cook leads gentle yoga and tai chi sessions which can be done standing or seated.
When: Every Wednesday except the 3rd Wednesday of the month when the support group meets.
Time: 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
This group is currently full, please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to join the waiting list Every Wednesday except the 3rd Wednesday of the month when the support group meets. Our lead volunteer Ruth Cook leads gentle yoga and tai chi sessions which can be done standing or seated.
Our peer support meetings are open to anyone with arthritis, MSK or related conditions e.g. fibromyalgia, lupus and gout. They provide an opportunity to share lived experiences of having a long-term condition and self-management tips, as well as participating in activities and talks on health and other subjects.
If you would like to know more, please contact: walessupport@versusarthritis.org or call 0800 756 3970
Our peer support meetings are open to anyone with arthritis, MSK or related conditions e.g. fibromyalgia, lupus and gout.
They provide an opportunity to share lived experiences of having a long-term condition and self-management tips, as well as participating in activities and talks on health and other subjects.
When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Time: 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
The form of Tai Chi delivered at this group is called Shibashi Qigong. “Shibashi" means eighteen and Shibashi Qigong is a wonderful set of 18 Qigong exercises practised as a whole for maintaining all round good health and wellbeing. The movements are simple, gentle and flowing, and a joy to practise. This includes looking at posture, breathing techniques and mindfulness.
This group meets weekly on a Wednesday
10:30-11:30am
This group will involve gentle Tai Chi based movement (Chi Me) and general support around living well with arthritis related conditions. There is limited spaces so please contact Walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone: 0800 756 3970
Mondays (starting 20th January 2025 , and weekly thereafter)
10:30-11:30
Dates: Meeting monthly on the 2nd, 3rd (and 5th if there is one) Wednesday of the month.
Time:1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go. Second & Third Wednesday of each month @20 Antioch, Station Road.
5th Wednesday Meeting location: Colwyn Bay Library,
Woodland Road West,
Colwyn Bay Conwy
LL29 7DH
When: The last Wednesday of each month.
Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
Dates: Monthly 2nd Monday of every month
except December when the group will meet on the first Monday.
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
Times: 2-3.30pm
When: Every other month
Time: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
This group is undergoing some changes. Please check back here for updates which will be shared as quickly as possible
When: Every third Wednesday of the month
Time: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
Our peer support meetings are free and open to anyone with arthritis, MSK or related conditions e.g. fibromyalgia, lupus and gout. They provide an opportunity to share lived experiences of having a long-term condition and self-management tips, as well as participating in activities and talks on health and other subjects.
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
7-8:30pm
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Dates: Dydd Iau 1af bob mis
1st Thursday of every month
Times: 11yb – 12.30yp
11am - 12.30pm
Location: Cyfarfod rhithwir dros MS Teams
Virtual meeting over MS Teams
Distance: N/A
The form of Tai Chi delivered at these sessions is called Shibashi Qigong. “Shibashi" means eighteen and Shibashi Qigong is a wonderful set of 18 Qigong exercises practised as a whole for maintaining all round good health and wellbeing. The movements are simple, gentle and flowing, and a joy to practise. This includes looking at posture, breathing techniques and mindfulness.
The Group meets weekly on a Thursday.
11am - 12pm
Dates: 4th Monday of every month
Times: 2.30-3.30pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
Fourth Wednesday of Every Month every month.
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When: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 11am – 12.30 pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
Join Our New Versus Arthritis Activity Group! Starting September 2024, Versus Arthritis is launching a new activity group, meeting once a month. Enjoy Tai Chi, engaging activities, support, or simply a friendly chat – and it's completely FREE! This group is perfect for anyone with arthritis or a musculoskeletal condition. We look forward to welcoming you!
This group meets monthly, every 4th Wednesday of the month
1-3pm
When: Tuesdays, every fortnight
Time: 2pm - 3.30pm
First Meeting in 2025 is on Tuesday 14th January, then every fortnight thereafter.
Everyone Welcome for fun, activities and general support around living well with arthritis related conditions.
Dates: Every Monday via Microsoft Teams
Times: 6-6.40pm
When: The first Wednesday of every month.
Time: 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
*THIS GROUP IS PAUSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*
If you are based in Pembrokeshire you can join our monthly virtual support Group
For information on how to log onto our teams meeting link please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org.
When: The group meets on Friday, every four weeks (see dates below)
Time: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
When: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
This is a seated class and is led by a Tai Chi trained volunteer. Join us from the comfort of your own home. Together we can beat arthritis. Contact us for more information. Online practice class for Shibashi Set 1
Every Thursday on Zoom
10am-10:40am
When: Every fourth Saturday of the month.
Time: 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
Join us for friendly and fun sessions based around health information, peer support and low impact exercise (standing or seated), for anyone with arthritis, MSK or related conditions e.g., fibromyalgia, lupus and gout. FREE and Everyone is welcome.
Meetings start Monday 10th March, and will on be the second Monday of each month.
Times: 1pm-3pm
This activity group is relevant for anyone who has an arthritic or MSK Condition. We meet once a week for Tai Chi, activities, support or just to have a chat and it's FREE to attend! Contact Wales Support for more information or come along to the next group meeting. We look forward to meeting you!
Every Wednesday from 25th September
2pm - 3.30pm
Bob dydd dydd Mercher Medi 25th
2yp - 3.30yp
Date: Meets every Wednesday
Time: 10.30 am - 11.30 am
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.
When: Every third Tuesday of the month
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Our peer support meetings are open to anyone with arthritis, MSK or related conditions e.g. fibromyalgia, lupus and gout.
They provide an opportunity to share lived experiences of having a long-term condition and self-management tips, as well as participating in activities and talks on health and other subjects.
When: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 11.00 am-12.30 pm
If this is your first visit to the group please contact walessupport@versusarthritis.org or telephone 0800 756 3970 to ensure that the group is meeting on the day you intend to go.