Get ready for arthritis care week Support arthritis care Week in May and start planning now! for more information, go to www.arthritiscare.org.uk, email acweek@arthritiscare.org.uk for an information pack, or send your request to arthritis care Week, fourth floor, linen court, 10 east road, london n1 6ad more inFormation M ost of us would agree that arthritis is too often overlooked and underestimated by those around us. This year, Arthritis Care is looking to change that by raising awareness of what its like to live with arthritis. Were encouraging people to talk about it, what it means to them, and the challenges and the triumphs during Arthritis Care Week (14 21 May 2016). why does arthritis Matter toyou? Were asking people to Go Ruby during Arthritis Care week to show their support for the cause. You could wear ruby red, have a sale of ruby-red cakes or plant ruby-red flowers in your garden! Personal stories are powerful and can really illustrate the reality of living with arthritis that more than 10 million people in the UK face every day so wed love you to tell us why Arthritis Matters to you. If you have arthritis and want to help others better understand how it affects you, why not get in touch with Arthritis Care? Share your thoughts (in 400 words or less) about what arthritis means to you, its impact on your life, and the ups and the downs or even offer tips on how you have taken control and can now manage things better. You can email acweek@arthritiscare.org.uk, tweet us @arthritis_care #arthritismatters, or post a selfie on Facebook or Instagram with why it matters to you. Or write to Arthritis Care Week, Fourth Floor, LinenCourt, 10 East Road, London N1 6AD. Get involved! Arthritis Care Week is also a great opportunity to help more people to live well with arthritis. Wed love to reach out to those who dont know of the information, help and support available to make life a little bit easier. We have posters and leaflets promoting Arthritis Cares free helpline and information booklets. Could you put up one of our helpline posters on your GP surgery, local supermarket or church or faithgroup noticeboard? However much or little you feel able to do, it all goes to help raise awareness of arthritis. Arthritis Matters and, with your help, we can reach many more people.