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Debbie Wilson

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Chairperson and founder of Inflammatory Arthritis UK. New charity for anyone of any age impacted by IA. Inflammatoryarthritis.org πŸŽ™Inflammatory! Podcast Trustee of ARMA, Teapot Trust πŸ«– patient/parent advocate of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

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πŸŽ™οΈ New episode of Inflammatory! β€œCan You Be a Trustee with IA?” is out now!
✨ IAUK started with one goal: no one living with IA should feel alone. 10 months later, we’ve built an incredible, supportive community. πŸ’™
Watch tinyurl.com/436x9e5x
Listen tinyurl.com/8v827uze
#TrusteeWeek #IAUK

31.10.2025 09:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐ Episode 35 is out! πŸŽ‰we talk about what self-care really looks like when you’re living with inflammatory arthritis, from rest, flares & routines to colouring, creativity & hospital chaos.
🎧 Listen now tinyurl.com/mr9nw5c8 sign up at inflammatoryarthritis.org
#InflammatoryArthritis #Selfcare

14.11.2025 10:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you heard about the MAMA Study? Are you pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Do you have arthritis which is being treated with a biologic?
Find more information including how you can be involved:
➑️ www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/mama/partici...

@themamastudy.bsky.social @npeu-oxford.bsky.social

17.11.2025 17:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ’₯ How painful is inflammatory arthritis? πŸ€”
This Friday on Inflammatory! we’re diving into the invisible pain that comes with IA.
✨ Does pain change your mood?
✨ What are your go-to tips for coping?
Drop a comment below & join the conversation.
🎧 Full episode out Friday + YouTube!
#Inflammatory

23.09.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🐾 Happy #InternationalDogDay! 🐢✨
Dogs just know when you’re not at your best, flare, fatigue, or a rough day. Their cuddles & unconditional love are the best medicine. πŸ’•

Here’s Debbie’s pup Whiskey 🐾, who we’ve mentioned on the Inflammatory! podcast. Listen here: tinyurl.com/yck6huy7

26.08.2025 12:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
British Society for Rheumatology - JIA Guideline Scope for patients British Society for Rheumatology - JIA Guideline Scope for patients

πŸ“’ The British Society for Rheumatology is working on a brand-new life-course clinical guideline for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). People with lived experience we need your help! Share what matters most by completing our short survey before 16 Sept.

πŸ”— tinyurl.com/3pxu3mdu

#JIA #Rheumatology

27.08.2025 10:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™In episode 17 of Inflammatory! we were joined by fashion and portrait photographer Rachell Smith, who shared her journey living with inflammatory arthritis. Navigating years of misdiagnosis to parenting with chronic pain. It is full of heart, honesty, and hope.
🎧 Listen here tinyurl.com/55ezx3hu

08.08.2025 10:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the hardest parts of living with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) is explaining it. It’s not β€œjust arthritis” like OA. IA is an autoimmune disease. 🎧 In Ep13 of Inflammatory! we use a sound system analogy to make sense of it.
Listen here tinyurl.com/4ajba8rr

#ArthritisAwareness #Autoimmune

18.08.2025 11:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 Have you or someone you care about been diagnosed with a type of inflammatory arthritis (IA)?

Check out Inflammatory! our weekly podcast (currently on a summer break β˜€οΈ) that dives into what life is really like with IA.
πŸŽ™οΈ Listen now on our website inflammatoryarthritis.org

05.08.2025 11:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Inflammatory Arthritis UK is 6 months old!
What a journey it’s been and we’ve only just begun.

There are other charities, but our focus on lived experience shows: people need to hear from people who get it.

We’re here, and we’re needed. πŸ’™ #IAUK #LivedExperienceπŸ’™ #IAUK #LivedExperience

08.07.2025 12:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The NHS 10-Year Plan is out. We welcome the ambition but are reviewing how it impacts people with inflammatory arthritis. Timely diagnosis, access, and care matter.
πŸ”— Read our response: tinyurl.com/mr4djm5t

#NHSPlan #InflammatoryArthritis #IAUK πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/mr4djm5t
#NHSPlan

04.07.2025 16:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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July is #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis Awareness Month πŸ’™
JIA starts before age 16, and for many, it lasts a lifetime. Our co-founder & her daughter both live with JIA.
Read Debbie's inspiring blogs here: tinyurl.com/ye3x5djr

#JIA #ChronicIllness #JIAAwareness #InflammatoryArthritis

01.07.2025 15:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inflammatory arthritis doesn’t take a holiday... even when we do!
In this week’s episode of Inflammatory! we talk all things holidays, reflect on how far we have come considering IAUK is not even 6 months old!

🎧 πŸ”— Listen now: tinyurl.com/y42k4scr
#inflammatoryarthritis #podcast #community

30.06.2025 13:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Small Charities, Big Impact 🌟
#SmallCharitiesWeek, even though IAUK is a new small charity, we are already making a big impact πŸ’™

πŸ’¬ Show your support this Small Charities Week by:
βœ”οΈ Sharing our page
βœ”οΈ Spreading awareness
βœ”οΈ Sign up to our newsletter & donate here inflammatoryarthritis.org

23.06.2025 15:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please do get in touch if you would like to volunteer for Inflammatory Arthritis UK. Details πŸ‘‡

06.06.2025 08:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you missed last weeks episode of Inflammatory! here is a small clip of what we discussed.
Listen to the full episode here: shorturl.at/P53mT
What would be your main research priority?
Please let us know in the comments below πŸ‘‡
#inflammatoryarthritis #InflammatoryPodcast #inflammatory

29.05.2025 14:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ Episode 20 our fifth Q&A is OUT NOW!
We love diving into your questions, and this one was packed with great ones.
What’s the most obscure β€œcure” for IA that someone’s ever suggested to you? πŸ€”πŸͺ„
Listen to our answers and the full episode here 🎧: tinyurl.com/5yncx8jz πŸ˜…

30.05.2025 16:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Volunteerweek2025 Inflammatory! episode this week will celebrate and highlight the great work volunteers do. IAUK wouldn't exist without our amazing volunteers. If you know someone who gives up their time to help others please let us know in the comments and we would love to do some shout outs πŸ‘‡

03.06.2025 08:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We love answering your questions. Please do send them in details πŸ‘‡

27.05.2025 13:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 New Inflammatory! episode is out now Digital GeniusesπŸ§¬πŸ’¬

This week, we're diving deep into the power of lived experience in research, from genetic studies and AI, to digital health apps and real-life clinic frustrations (yes, even writing notes on a napkin πŸ˜…).

listen here: tinyurl.com/5a29h8tk

23.05.2025 13:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week meets International Nurses Day! 🩺Latest Inflammatory! episode Nurse!, we discuss how nurses are the human side of healthcare & how they have really changed our lives #InternationalNursesDay
Listen here tinyurl.com/39nvshv5
#Mentalhealthawarenessweek #inflammatory

16.05.2025 08:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Cannot wait to share this episode. Such an inspiring story, don't miss out sign up to our newsletter today at inflammatoryarthritis.org

07.05.2025 16:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fluctuating aspect of the disease. Every day is different.

02.05.2025 09:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨New πŸŽ™Inflammatory! episode....our 4th Q&A! 🚨
We would love to know your thoughts on this questions, comment below πŸ‘‡
Listen to our answers here 🎧 rebrand.ly/h2bqgj9
#inflammatory #inflammatoryarthritis #chronicillness

02.05.2025 09:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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For all those attending #BSR25, IAUK hope the conference is going well. If you need something to listen to on your way home, Inflammatory! podcasts πŸŽ™οΈ will give an insight into how we live with IA. 🎧 Listen to all episodes here shorturl.at/PbxH2 see you next year
#inflammatoryarthritis #inflammatory

30.04.2025 12:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nominate a charity - Movement for Good Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

πŸ™Please nominate Inflammatory Arthritis UK, charity number 1211390, to win Β£5,000. We are all volunteers and all the money goes directly to helping our cause. Thank you πŸ™nominate here health.movementforgood.com#nominateACha...

28.04.2025 16:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Do you have a question about how we live with inflammatory arthritis or a funny one to cover on the podcast? Send them in πŸ‘‡

28.04.2025 09:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 Missing Inflammatory!? Don’t worry β€” a brand new episode drops this Friday! πŸ™Œ

In the meantime, why not catch up or re-listen to your favourite episodes? Listen here πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/fVNRP

#InflammatoryArthritis #Podcast #Inflammatory #ChronicIllness

23.04.2025 11:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”Vicious Cycle of Illness
Living with IA can make you feel like a prisoner in your own body, with a never-ending loop: ➑️ Sick ➑️ Can’t take meds ➑️ Flare ➑️ Back on meds ➑️ Sick again.
πŸŽ™οΈ Listen to Prisoner, episode 14 of Inflammatory!
Listen here: inflammatoryarthritis.org/episode-14/

15.04.2025 14:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰New Inflammatory! Episode Sound system out today.
Parenting is tough enough, let alone when you live with IA. Does it make you a better parent? How is our immune system like a sound system? Listen here inflammatoryarthritis.org/episode-13/

04.04.2025 10:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0