o it! Get involved! Arthritis Care works with and for people who have any type of arthritis. We are here to help you manage your condition better, and stay active, independent and connected Donating made easy VersusArthritis Facebook also allows you to create a fundraiser. If your birthday is coming up, a fundraiser is a great way to raise money through the generosity of your family, friends and colleagues. Anyone connected to you on Facebook can donate. ISTOCK.COM / BUNDITINAY You can now donate to Versus Arthritis via Facebook. Were thrilled to be able to give you this option, and youll see a new Donate button on the Versus Arthritis page: facebook.com/ If you have any questions, contact our Supporter Care team at supportercare@ versusarthritis.org or call 0300 790 0400. Sharing experiences on psoriatic arthritis Joint service in Wales Following on from Inspires summer 2019 article on psoriatic arthritis, were delighted to announce we have a new video and animation on the condition. Five people share their experiences of living with psoriatic arthritis, while the animation describes the condition and treatment options. Were proud to announce that a joint campaign between Versus Arthritis, the British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) has ensured funding for a new tertiary paediatric rheumatology service in Cardiff. The NHS body responsible for specialist services in Wales the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) has committed 260,000 to set up this new facility in the financial year 2019-2020. You can find these, and our health information on psoriatic arthritis, at versusarthritis.org/psoriatic-arthritis Scotland celebrates The award-winning Young People and Families Service in Scotland will celebrate its 10th anniversary in September, at the Glasgow Science Centre. Almost 10 years to the day after the first self-management weekend, we will mark our birthday in style, with young people, families, supporters and staff who have made the service a success. There will also be a chance to hear from numerous people who have benefited from it. Attendees will have the chance to bid in our silent auction. Then, after a three-course dinner which will include Versus Arthritis is also continuing to contribute to the Welsh governments new national musculoskeletal strategy, which aims to improve healthcare services for people with arthritis across Wales. The new policy should be published for consultation later this year. A big thank you to all the families who continue to support the paediatric rheumatology campaign. We absolutely would not have got this far without you you are amazing! a dessert station we will be dancing the night away to a live band. For more information or to buy tickets, please email Klaire on Birthday@ Versusarthritis.org You can also call the Scotland office on 0141 954 7776.