Welcome Hello. ...and welcome to the summer issue of Inspire! I’m sure lots of you will be looking forward to being involved with Arthritis Care Week, which takes place from 14-21 May. The theme this year is Arthritis Matters. We’re encouraging people to talk about arthritis and what it means to them – personal stories really help to illustrate the reality of living with the condition. Read more about other people’s experiences here. We’re also asking people to ‘Go Ruby’ 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! In addition, we’d also like to encourage readers to tell us their stories for publication. Would you like to be featured in Inspire or share your journey with Arthritis Care? If so, please write to us or drop an email toinspire@arthritiscare.org.uk. Finally, if you’re planning a summer holiday, check out our feature on how to enjoy a stress-free trip. Enjoy the issue! click the images to read about this issue’s contributors Facebook “f” Logo Follow us online CMYK / .ai Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai Tracey Lattimore, Editor Keep in touch Stay up to date with Arthritis Care’s latest news and activities all over the UK. For monthly news delivered straight to your inbox, email webmaster@ arthritiscare.org.uk or sign up via the website at www. arthritiscare.org.uk/help- and-support/sign-up Claire lavelle is a health and parenting journalist. She’s also mum to three-year-old Amelia who – together with Flynn the dalmatian – keeps her well and truly on her toes. holiday must-have? ‘Mine is a full Kindle and and ice cold bottle of beer – and half an hour to enjoy both!’ GeorGina wintersGill is a health and parenting journalist who lives with her husband, cat and two daughters. She likes reading and writing (but not arithmetic) and drinking coffee. holiday must-have? ‘Our DVD projector and a good box set to watch while the kids are in bed, preferably with a glass of wine.’ Julian worriCker is a TV and radio presenter and journalist, and is currently a presenter of Any Answers on BBC Radio 4. holiday must-have? ‘If I know it’s going to be a holiday with lots of ‘down’ time, then it’s a great opportunity to read one of the classics... one you’ve always wanted to tackle but have never got round to.’’