Support group run by and for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with help and support from the Musgrove Hospital based Rheumatology team.

The aims are to:

• Provide opportunities to meet others who have RA, helping us all to feel less isolated by chatting together
• Learn more about understanding and managing our RA
• Offer feedback to our local Rheumatology team
• Raise funds for National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society NRAS, which supports us as a Group and campaigns nationally to improve patient support and research into RA
• Contribute as “expert patients” to RA study and training days
• Help raise awareness through occasional events or speaking on the radio to disseminate a better understanding of RA

We currently meet every two months at the Taunton Rugby Club (Hyde Park, Hyde Lane, Bathpool, Taunton, TA2 8BU), a venue with ample parking and good disabled access. Most of our meetings start at 7pm on a Tuesday evening, and we charge £2.50 towards the hire of the room. Many of our speakers are medical professionals, and there is always an opportunity for questions and answers, as well as light refreshments and a raffle. You don’t have to be a Member of NRAS to attend our meetings.