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We are the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) and we are here to transform the diagnosis and care of people living with axial SpA. Axial SpA works silently. We don't.
About axial SpA (AS)
To help you take control of your axial SpA (AS) we’ve got comprehensive resources on treatment, exercise and much more
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Find out about our new programme to reduce the delay to diagnosis for people living with axial SpA (AS)
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The Covid-19 pandemic may have over-shadowed 2020, but thanks to the support of everyone in our community, our work to deliver our new five-year strategy didn’t stop
According to new research released. The vast majority of people in the UK have not heard of axial SpA, a progressive, painful and incurable form of inflammatory arthritis.
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Helping you build the skills and confidence to take control of your AS and your life. Includes videos, blogs and downloadable guides and exercise sheets
Determined, brave and sometimes quirky, our inspiring supporters show us so many ways to get involved. But often, there's a painful reality behind the smile
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Alex's journey to diagnosis was long and painful but he finally found a diagnosis when his osteopath suggested a referral to rheumatology.
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Rachel made the change from teaching RE to Karate and talks about how it has helped her live with Axial Spondyloarthritis.
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How Woking & Weybridge branch came together to continue their hydrotherapy.
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After being diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis, Stuart found that a change in lifestyle and work helped him manage the condition.
Watch the full storyMake new friends. Make a difference. Supporting our campaigns could transform axial SpA (AS) futures
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