We want a future free from arthritis. We won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has support with a real hope for a cure. We are #VersusArthritis.We're Versus Arthritis. We won't rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatments and support they need to live the life they choose.

Core values

- **Research and Treatment**: The organization has invested over £118 million in research, leading to significant breakthroughs such as anti-TNF therapy, which has transformed the lives of 1.9 million people with inflammatory arthritis[1].
- **Support and Care**: It provides extensive support to people with arthritis, with over 80,400 instances of support through local, commissioned, and young people and families services. This includes physical activity programs, self-management techniques, and engagement with over 1,000 young people[1].
- **Raising Awareness and Policy Influence**: The organization's campaigns, such as the "Impossible to Ignore" campaign, have driven national and local change, influencing policy decisions and highlighting the need to address chronic pain and health inequalities[1].
- **Professional Engagement**: It has delivered significant training and resources to healthcare professionals, which is particularly important during times of high pressure on the NHS[1].