Policy reports
Joint Replacement Support Package
We are calling on local health systems to urgently implement a six-point package of measures to improve the experiences of people with arthritis who are waiting for surgery.
Adapted homes, empowered lives: A report on home aids and adaptations
Our report found that aids and adaptations can have a positive impact on the quality of life of people with arthritis and can help them keep their independence.
Working with arthritis – our policy report
This report describes the impact of musculoskeletal conditions on the UK workforce and gives the perspectives of people with MSK conditions about working life.
A Fair Assessment – our report into local authorities' assessments
Find out whether your local authority is recognising the needs of people with arthritis in our report, A Fair Assessment.
Providing physical activity interventions for MSK conditions
Providing physical activity interventions for people with musculoskeletal conditions is jointly produced by Versus Arthritis, the Department of Health, Public Health England and NHS England.
Care planning
People with arthritis could benefit from a care plan, but only 12% of people with MSK conditions are offered one.
Musculoskeletal health – a public health approach
Find out more about the ways we are seeking to promote a public health approach to musculoskeletal conditions.
Consultation responses
We respond to consultations from government, parliamentary committees and others to help ensure that the needs of people with arthritis are taken into account.
Archived consultation responses 2020
Download our policy consultation responses from 2020, including our initial assessment of public health impacts of COVID-19 on people with arthritis.
Archived consultation responses 2019
Download our policy consultation responses from 2019, including our response to Health is Everyone's Business and Advancing our health: Prevention in the 2020s.
Archived consultation responses 2018
Download the Versus Arthritis policy consultation responses from 2018, including A Healthier Future consultation and the Budget 2018.
Archived consultation responses 2017
Download the Versus Arthritis policy consultation responses from 2017 e.g. our response to 'Improving lives: The work, health and disability green paper'.
Policy reports from 2013 and 2014
Download our policy reports from 2013 and 2014, including care planning, a public health approach to MSK health and Osteoarthritis in general practice.
Musculoskeletal conditions and multimorbidities report
Our new policy report explores the link between arthritis and many long-term conditions.
Related information
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Campaign with us
We're working with politicians to take a stand against arthritis. Join us by taking action in our campaigns to end the pain for millions of people.
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Our policy positions
We work across many areas of policy to help people with arthritis. Read our positions on MSK health, multimorbidty, exercise and welfare.