Information Our information section is where you’ll find all our information on JIA, including what symptoms to expect, how it is diagnosed and treated and tools to help parents and young people to cope with their JIA. 01. What is JIA? This section will give you an overview of what JIA is, and is a useful introduction to the condition. Read more 02. JIA Symptoms Whether your child has an existing or potential diagnosis of JIA, this section helps you to understand the symptoms and how to spot them; particularly important in very young children, who might not be able to verbalise symptoms. Read more 03. JIA Diagnosis This section will help to guide you through the process of diagnosis, giving parents an idea of what to expect and ask for when a child is being investigated for JIA. Read more 04. JIA Medications This section will help to guide you through the process of diagnosis, giving parents an idea of what to expect and ask for when a child is being investigated for JIA. Read more 05. JIA Healthcare In this section, you will find articles on medication, the people involved in treating JIA, the ‘standards of care’ best practice models for clinical practice and information on ‘transition’ from paediatric to adult rheumatology services. Read more 06. Living with JIA JIA affects every aspect of a person’s life. In this section, you will find information to help parents and children/young people with JIA with all aspects of living with this condition, including mental and physical health and education. Read more Search for resources Try searching our resource hub to find the articles, videos, tools and publications most helpful for you. I am… Child Health Professional Parent TeacherSelect topic… COVID-19 Diagnosis Diet and Exercise Events Fundraising Healthcare professionals JIA-at-NRAS News Medication Mental Health Other Conditions Research School Symptoms TransitionSelect resource type… Article Publication Video Showing 1-5 of 63 Clear All Article Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is thrilled to announce the return of its annual #WearPurpleForJIA campaign, set to take place on Friday, 23rd May 2025. This colourful initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for children and young people living with […] Article #ThisIsJIA by Helen Stanier Being so young, I do not remember my initial diagnosis, but my parents took me to the GP because my right knee was hot and swollen, I had difficulty walking and I cried a lot. Thankfully, the doctor diagnosed me quite quickly with JIA and referred me to a rheumatologist. Unfortunately, in the 1980s there […] Article #ThisIsJIA by Gail Molyneaux This is JIA. Initial treatment, as it was limited at the time, involved steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, and a diligent exercise regime encouraged by my supportive dad through small bribes despite my pain. The inflammation was difficult to control, requiring ankle callipers that led to teasing from other children. However, my family ensured I could still […] Article #ThisIsJIA by Melody Pre 2002 I was so full of life, I did Gymnastics, Netball, a bit of Cricket and I absolutely loved sports day, I ran the 200m every year! I caught the Flu in April 2002; I was quite poorly and lost my voice for about a week. Although I recovered from the flu, as the […] Article #ThisIsJIA by Haider Khan Everyday is different for us. Some days she will feel alright whilst other days things are more challenging for her, especially when she has a flare, which stops her from walking for too long or doing simple tasks without feeling a sharp pain in her joints, which makes the most basic things such as going […] Load more ↓ Help support others Because of your generous donations JIA-at-NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by JIA. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £5£8£15Other £18.63£37.26£49.68Other £50£100£200Other Donate now! NRAS in 2023 0 Helpline enquiries 0 Publications sent out 0 People reached
01. What is JIA? This section will give you an overview of what JIA is, and is a useful introduction to the condition. Read more
02. JIA Symptoms Whether your child has an existing or potential diagnosis of JIA, this section helps you to understand the symptoms and how to spot them; particularly important in very young children, who might not be able to verbalise symptoms. Read more
03. JIA Diagnosis This section will help to guide you through the process of diagnosis, giving parents an idea of what to expect and ask for when a child is being investigated for JIA. Read more
04. JIA Medications This section will help to guide you through the process of diagnosis, giving parents an idea of what to expect and ask for when a child is being investigated for JIA. Read more
05. JIA Healthcare In this section, you will find articles on medication, the people involved in treating JIA, the ‘standards of care’ best practice models for clinical practice and information on ‘transition’ from paediatric to adult rheumatology services. Read more
06. Living with JIA JIA affects every aspect of a person’s life. In this section, you will find information to help parents and children/young people with JIA with all aspects of living with this condition, including mental and physical health and education. Read more
Search for resources Try searching our resource hub to find the articles, videos, tools and publications most helpful for you. I am… Child Health Professional Parent TeacherSelect topic… COVID-19 Diagnosis Diet and Exercise Events Fundraising Healthcare professionals JIA-at-NRAS News Medication Mental Health Other Conditions Research School Symptoms TransitionSelect resource type… Article Publication Video Showing 1-5 of 63 Clear All Article Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is thrilled to announce the return of its annual #WearPurpleForJIA campaign, set to take place on Friday, 23rd May 2025. This colourful initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for children and young people living with […] Article #ThisIsJIA by Helen Stanier Being so young, I do not remember my initial diagnosis, but my parents took me to the GP because my right knee was hot and swollen, I had difficulty walking and I cried a lot. Thankfully, the doctor diagnosed me quite quickly with JIA and referred me to a rheumatologist. Unfortunately, in the 1980s there […] Article #ThisIsJIA by Gail Molyneaux This is JIA. Initial treatment, as it was limited at the time, involved steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, and a diligent exercise regime encouraged by my supportive dad through small bribes despite my pain. The inflammation was difficult to control, requiring ankle callipers that led to teasing from other children. However, my family ensured I could still […] Article #ThisIsJIA by Melody Pre 2002 I was so full of life, I did Gymnastics, Netball, a bit of Cricket and I absolutely loved sports day, I ran the 200m every year! I caught the Flu in April 2002; I was quite poorly and lost my voice for about a week. Although I recovered from the flu, as the […] Article #ThisIsJIA by Haider Khan Everyday is different for us. Some days she will feel alright whilst other days things are more challenging for her, especially when she has a flare, which stops her from walking for too long or doing simple tasks without feeling a sharp pain in her joints, which makes the most basic things such as going […] Load more ↓
Article Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is thrilled to announce the return of its annual #WearPurpleForJIA campaign, set to take place on Friday, 23rd May 2025. This colourful initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for children and young people living with […]
Article #ThisIsJIA by Helen Stanier Being so young, I do not remember my initial diagnosis, but my parents took me to the GP because my right knee was hot and swollen, I had difficulty walking and I cried a lot. Thankfully, the doctor diagnosed me quite quickly with JIA and referred me to a rheumatologist. Unfortunately, in the 1980s there […]
Article #ThisIsJIA by Gail Molyneaux This is JIA. Initial treatment, as it was limited at the time, involved steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, and a diligent exercise regime encouraged by my supportive dad through small bribes despite my pain. The inflammation was difficult to control, requiring ankle callipers that led to teasing from other children. However, my family ensured I could still […]
Article #ThisIsJIA by Melody Pre 2002 I was so full of life, I did Gymnastics, Netball, a bit of Cricket and I absolutely loved sports day, I ran the 200m every year! I caught the Flu in April 2002; I was quite poorly and lost my voice for about a week. Although I recovered from the flu, as the […]
Article #ThisIsJIA by Haider Khan Everyday is different for us. Some days she will feel alright whilst other days things are more challenging for her, especially when she has a flare, which stops her from walking for too long or doing simple tasks without feeling a sharp pain in her joints, which makes the most basic things such as going […]
Help support others Because of your generous donations JIA-at-NRAS will continue to be there for everyone affected by JIA. MonthlySinglePay in Funds £5£8£15Other £18.63£37.26£49.68Other £50£100£200Other Donate now!