NASS Press Release Archive

This page provides access to our recent Media Releases.  If you would like to discuss a possible story about ankylosing spondylitis or would like to talk to one of our members who is willing to be interviewed please contact Debbie Cook, NASS Director by telephone on 020 8948 9117 or by email.

2013

World AS Day 2013, 2nd May 2013

Huw-Irranca Davies MP, Press release. 25th February 2013

2012 

NASS charity celebrates 25 years in Chester, 13 November 2012

A new look for NASS, 31 October 2012

Exercise vital for AS, 12 October 2012

Exercise stretches across The Min, 8 October 2012

Physiotherapy saves NHS thousands, 5 September 2012

Local medics walk for arthritis, 5 September 2012

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust supports patient education, 26 June 2012

Family fun day at Ryland`s Farm near Sherborne, Saturday 16 June, 11 June 2012

5km walk raises awareness for ankylosing spondylitis, 21 May 2012

Portsmouth seafront awash with walkers walking for arthritis, 14 May 2012

The Back to Action App launches on the android platform, 8 May 2012

New online assessment tool revolutionises management for people with AS, 25 April 2012

5 year old Sebastian goes for Gold, 3 April 2012

2011

NASS launches free exercise app for people with AS, 12 October 2011

NASS officially launch new Helpline, 26 August 2011

NASS welcomes the NICE provisional decision on new ankylosing spondylitis treatment, 24 June 2011

NASS welcomes new director, Debbie Cook, 22 June 2011

2010

Exercise, exercise, exercise and manage your ankylosing spondylitis, 28 October 2010

NASS launch recommendations to benefit over 200,000 patients in the UK, 19 April 2010

2009

Experts call for action from Government, employers and doctors to keep thousands in work, 26 November 2009