Managing work and arthritis
Employers and workplace professionals
Important resources for employers who are looking to support employees with arthritis or MSK conditions.
Managing your condition in work
Coping with your condition, along with the symptoms you experience, can be challenging at work and we help you find ways to manage.
Disclosing your condition
Your rights around disclosing your condition to your employer, the benefits of doing so, and government schemes which support you if you do.
Applying for reasonable adjustments
Adjustments at your workplace and available support like the Access to Work scheme can help you to manage your condition better at work.
Workplace rights
Find out your legal rights regarding your condition, and advice on how to manage your wellbeing while remaining in work.
Working safely and well
If you find aspects of your work challenging due to your condition, your employer must take steps to minimise the risk to your health.
Sick leave and time off work
If you need time off work for appointments or treatment, your rights, helpful advice and information about sick leave and fit notes.
Making decisions about work
If your work situation is becoming too difficult or affecting your wellbeing, we help you to explore your options and make decisions that work for you.
Further education, finding work or changing career
Work pathways, available support options and useful guidance for finding work, making a career change or going into further education.
Work Adjustment Plan
Our Work Adjustment Plan is designed to help you reflect on your condition and how it affects your capacity to work.
Access to Work: Government support to help you start or stay in work
If you have a disability, you may need specialist equipment and support at work. This can be funded through the Access to Work scheme.
See also
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Aids and adaptations
Useful gadgets and home adaptations can help you to manage your arthritis. Find out how they can assist your everyday life.
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Finding a chair
If you have arthritis, it can be difficult to find a seat to suit you. Read our tips on what to look for when you're buying a chair.
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Footcare and footwear
Having a good footcare routine and supportive footwear can provide comfort for your feet which is important if you have arthritis.
Free online information session: Work and Arthritis
This talk is designed for anyone who wants to better understand arthritis in the workplace, the impact of the condition, support available for employers and employees alike and how to access more information around all of this.