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.

Exercise Classes for Over 50’s 

Ageing Well is a National programme managed by Age UK and supported by Somerset County Council. The service promotes physical activity for mental and physical health and wellbeing – “adding years to life, adding life to years” – and organises activities and sessions throughout Somerset.

Check out the fantastic range of activities via the link below.

Yeovil Rheumatoid Arthritis Group, giving support for people with arthritis. From the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.

All coffee meets will be held at Palmers Garden Centre Coffee Shop, Bernards Way, Bunford Lane, Yeovil, BA20 2FH from 10:30am-12:00pm.

Contact us for dates.

Versus Arthritis Somerton Branch.  We meet in the Parish Rooms, Market Square in Somerton on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7.30pm, except for January when there is no meeting.