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Clare Jacklin: The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society

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Published Online: Aug 30th 2022

With RA Awareness Week taking place in September, touchIMMUNOLOGY were delighted to speak with Clare Jacklin, CEO of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) to learn more around the aims of the society, the importance of being a patient-led organisation and of increasing public understanding to reduce misconceptions around RA.

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  1. What are the key aims of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)? (0:41)
  2. Please could you explain the importance of being a patient-led organisation? (1:42)
  3. What are the misconceptions surrounding rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? (3:06)

Disclosures: Clare Jacklin has nothing to disclose in relation to this interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Victoria Jones.

To find out more visit the website here.

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