#thinkJIA
It was an absolute honour to be invited to the #PEN26 awards recognising best practice in patient experience. Congratulations to Personal Homecare Pharmacy on being shortlisted as a finalist with their submission including our collaborative work. #thinkJIA #ChildrenGetArthritisToo @pickereurope
October 2, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Before the month of September is out, we thought it is a good chance to give another shout out to the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) and the new "Pain management in people with inflammatory arthritis" guideline.

We've created a handy FAQ to find out more: bit.ly/BSRpainFAQ
#ThinkJIA #Pain
September 29, 2026 at 10:33 AM
This weekend is a very special weekend for Ellie and Lee.
Ellie will be taking part in the AJ Bell Junior Great North Run in support of Juvenile Arthritis Research for the second year in a row and Lee is running the AJ Bell Great North Run on Sunday.
Ellie and Lee, good luck to you both!
#ThinkJIA
September 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
We are so proud of this partnership with Shropshire Lions FC Under 9s football club. Don't they all look fabulous in their football shirts?

Wishing the team lots of luck for the season and thank you for raising awareness through your fantastic football club.

#JIA #ThinkJIA #Football
September 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
It's free UK P&P in the JAR shop this weekend.

We have so many incredible designs created by those with JIA and chronic conditions. Here are just a couple of them. Do you have a favourite?

Shop now at www.jarproject.org/shop

Free UK P&P ends at midnight Sunday.

#JIA #ThinkJIA #EthicalClothing
September 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Bookings for September's in-person event in Cambridge will be closing soon. There are a few places remaining for this fun indoor climbing event for those with JIA and their siblings.

More information and full booking details can be found at www.jarproject.org/event

#charity #JIA #ThinkJIA #JIAUK
August 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Last weekend, our incredible ambassador Daniella Sutton was racing at Donington Park in the Wera Tools British F4 championship. Clare and Oli from our volunteer team went along to cheer for Daniella and show our support. Photo credit: Rachel Sutton #ThinkJIA #Arthritis #JIA #JIAUK #WomenInMotorsport
August 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Our next ParentZoom session is happening on Wednesday 9th September at 7pm.

These online sessions are the perfect way to meet other parents / carers who understand what life with JIA is like.

Sign-up is now open at www.jarproject.org/join

#JIA #JIAUK #ThinkJIA #ChildrenGetArthritisToo
August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
"Despite the challenges, I have always tried joining in every sports activity...JIA is like running your own race."

Alina has had JIA since the age of 2.

Read Alina's story at www.jarproject.org/stories/alina

#JIA #ThinkJIA #arthritis #ArthritisAwareness #JIAUK
August 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
HUGE thanks to Sophia, Ella, Mia, Aimee, Alyssa and Alfie who took part in our recent video project to ensure that the patient voices of those with #JIA are heard at the PReS Congress this September. Hear about future opportunities at www.jarproject.org/vip
#ThinkJIA #JIAUK #ChildrenGetArthritisToo
August 11, 2026 at 8:19 AM
We often receive compliments about our website with people being astounded at the breadth and depth of information on there.

If you haven't visited for a while, take a look around and you'll find lots of helpful information, videos, and resources.

www.jarproject.org

#JIA #ThinkJIA #arthritis
August 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
“Thank you so much for the little box of hope for Ruby! She was so happy and got her big brother Harper to read the whole of Kipo straight away. Thanks for all you do- you make a huge difference."

Support for #JIA at www.jarproject.org/hope

#ThinkJIA #JIAUK #ChildrenGetArthritisToo #arthritis
August 3, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Here is Anne-Lise brilliantly modelling our "My daughter is a JIA warrior" awareness-raising t-shirt. It's available in the JAR shop with free P&P this weekend until midnight Sunday.

Shop now at www.jarproject.org/shop

#JIA #ethicalFashion #ChronicIllness #JIAWarrior #ThinkJIA
August 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Here is 4 year-old Olivia receiving her Little Box of Hope. Thank you to Olivia's family for sending this photo in.

These Little Box of Hope packs are available to those in the UK with a diagnosis of #JIA. Please see our website for more information at www.jarproject.org/hope

#ThinkJIA #arthritis
July 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Today is the launch of the new British Society for Rheumatology Pain in Inflammatory Arthritis Guideline. We are very proud to have been involved in such an important guideline.
Read more at
www.jarproject.org/news/2026/bs...
#ThinkJIA #JIA #JIAUK #arthritis
July 21, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Today we are saying a very big well done to Ariella-Mae who organised an own clothes day at school recently in support of Juvenile Arthritis Research.

Together they raised an incredible £188. Wow!

Thank you for all your support!
#thinkJIA #JIA #JIAUK #arthritis #ChildrenGetArthritisToo
July 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
From completing a marathon in Seville to conquering a 50km ultramarathon and an arduous 55km Lakeland trail ultra, Lindsay pushed herself to the limit in support of Juvenile Arthritis Research. Read more in our latest news post at www.jarproject.org/news/2026/li...
#ThinkJIA #JIA #JIAUK #marathon
July 15, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Boots Grantham store held a bake sale for JAR. Rachel and her colleagues raised an incredible £170 which was then doubled by Boots' matched giving scheme meaning that the total amount is £341.
On the same day, Sophia and Henry were raising awareness of JIA at school.
Well done to you all! #ThinkJIA
July 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Those of you who have been following Luke Belfield's journey, were thrilled to hear the most amazing news yesterday. On behalf of the whole JAR community, thank you Luke!

Please take a moment to read the full letter at www.jarproject.org/news/2026/de...

#ThinkJIA #JIA #arthritis #swimming #swim
July 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Well that's a wrap for #SmallCharityWeek 2026 and what an incredible week we have had culminating in the launch of our amazing new #JIA awareness video: #Arthritis isn't just for adults.

We may be small in size, but together with your help, we are definitely big in impact!
#ThinkJIA #SmallCharity
June 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
"I left with even greater hope for all our JIA warriors, that one day we will live in a world where no child has to suffer from arthritis."

Our #EULAR2026 news post is now live www.jarproject.org/news/2026/eu...

It was an amazing congress and incredible to have it held in London. #ThinkJIA
Juvenile Arthritis Research - EULAR2026
Team JAR at EULAR 2026
www.jarproject.org
June 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
A very big well done to Tobyn, Simon and their school for holding a fantastic fundraiser recently in aid of Juvenile Arthritis Research.

They raised over £170 which is incredible! Well done to all involved.

You can find out more about fundraising at www.jarproject.org/fundraising

#ThinkJIA #JIA
June 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM
This week is #SmallCharityWeek and we wanted to share these words from Mike Zywina who works closely with small charities like ours and has a real understanding of the challenges we face.

This week, if you can do one thing to support our small charity, please do it.
#JIA #ThinkJIA #arthritis
June 22, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Happy Father's Day from Kipo and his dad to all the amazing dads and father figures out there.

#fathersday #fathersday2026 #ChildrenGetArthritisToo #ThinkJIA
June 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM
"We'd never heard of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis before... Lots of families go through months if not years looking for answers." Charlotte Cumiskey speaking on BBC Radio Newcastle. You can catch it at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (1 hour and 22 minutes into Matt Bailey's breakfast show) #thinkJIA
June 19, 2026 at 10:52 AM