Anchor and Arthritis Action announce new partnership to support residents and colleagues on World Arthritis Day

Anchor and Arthritis Action today announced a new partnership to support healthy ageing at England’s largest not-for-profit provider of older people’s housing and care.

Launched today, World Arthritis Day, the partnership brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to helping people live healthier, more independent lives. 

Around 10 million people across the UK live with some form of arthritis, which can affect mobility, wellbeing and day-to-day life particularly as people get older. 
Over the next 12 months, Anchor will work with Arthritis Action, the national charity dedicated to helping people live well with arthritis and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, to share trusted information, promote healthy ageing and highlight practical steps that can support overall wellbeing.

As part of the partnership, Arthritis Action will contribute expert content for resident and colleague communications, covering topics including healthy ageing, movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management and self-management techniques. The collaboration will also explore opportunities to develop new health and wellbeing initiatives in the future.

Rachael Shimmin, Chief Executive at Anchor, said: 

Living well in later life is about having the confidence, knowledge and support to keep doing the things that matter most to you. Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions affect millions of people, yet many are unaware of the practical steps they can take to look after their health and wellbeing.
That's why we're delighted to be partnering with Arthritis Action. Together, we'll help raise awareness, share trusted information and encourage positive conversations about healthy ageing, mobility and independence among our residents and colleagues.

Shantel Irwin, Chief Executive Officer at Arthritis Action, said:

We’re delighted to be partnering with Anchor to help more people access the information they need to live well with arthritis, giving them the confidence to manage their condition. By combining our expertise with Anchor’s reach and commitment to healthy ageing, we will be able to support their residents and colleagues to take positive steps towards improving their wellbeing and quality of life.

The partnership will initially focus on sharing expert content, resources and practical guidance with residents and colleagues, helping to raise awareness of arthritis and supporting healthy ageing, prevention and self-management. Both organisations will also explore opportunities to build on the partnership in the future to create even greater impact.

About Arthritis Action

Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. They offer an integrated self-management approach, which looks at both the physical and mental health impact of living with arthritis. They support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, Online Groups, employment support, and exercise advice and resources.

For more information, please visit www.arthritisaction.org.uk