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Video Facebook Live: An update on our JIA services Facebook Live: An update on our JIA services 27/05/21 Debbie (JIA Young Persons Project Co-ordinator) and Nadine (Support Services Manager) talk about our new JIA membership, new online groups, #WearPurpleForJIA and other exciting developments.
Article Research and drug trials Treating children | Some of the issues Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) refers to a group of seven different conditions with chronic ongoing arthritis as a common factor. Symptoms can range between mild to severe and the different types of JIA may require different types of management and treatment. Traditionally, treatments (medicines, injections, physiotherapy) and investigations […]
Article Emotions and Mental Health Young people with chronic health conditions, such as juvenile arthritis, can be more likely to have mental health struggles like low mood or worry. While young people manage their condition, changes in symptoms or medical treatment, how other people act with them, and how they see themselves might make these struggles show up. The following […]
Article Bullying School days are a time when the influence of other children is very important and fitting in is seen as essential. If children are thought of as different for any reason, they can be picked on and bullied. Sadly, we still live in a society in which to be different in any way can lead […]
Article Cost of school uniforms Starting a new school can be expensive, not to mention having to deal with the cost of lost or damaged clothing and branded school bags. A range of deals can be found at a number of supermarkets and most parents make a supermarket their preferred choice to buy school uniform items. Buying your uniform second-hand […]
Article The night before the exam Did you know that studies have shown you recall information better if you read or listen to it just before you go to sleep? Or that learning is more effective when spread out than it is if you try cramming it into one study session? By the time you approach the night before an exam, […]
Article 6 tips for choosing the right backpack Even after finding a well-fitting backpack, your child may still silently suffer from shoulder and back pain. No matter how well a backpack is packed, there will still be a decent amount of pressure on the spine and shoulders. Even a light load can cause intense pain when your child is in a flare. Beyond […]
Article Drinking Water We have thought of some ways in which you can make water more interesting and hopefully reduce the number of unhealthy drinks your child consumes. Use fresh lemon, lime or other citrus fruit slices in your water Try cucumber slices for a refreshing taste Add pineapple chunks to water (for at least two hours before […]
Article Examination of the joint fluid When infection is suspected If there is any chance (from the history or examination) that your child has an acute bacterial infection in a joint they will need to be admitted to hospital and have a sample of fluid taken from the joint which is then sent to the laboratory to test for infection. Usually, an orthopaedic […]