Online information sessions

We’re here to help, with free live online information and physical activity sessions 

Living with arthritis, chronic pain, or a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition takes real strength. We see that. And we’re here to support you with live online sessions that help you take back control, feel more confident, and live life on your terms.

Feel more in control — join a self-management course  

Our five-week Supported Self-Management courses are designed to help you manage your condition with confidence. You’ll learn practical tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, and feel more in control of your health.

These sessions are led by Accredited Peer Trainers—people who live with long-term conditions themselves. They understand the ups and downs and use the same techniques they’ll share with you.

What you’ll gain:

• Strategies to manage fatigue, stress, and frustration
• Tips for better sleep and rest
• Support with setting goals and managing change
• Guidance on healthy eating and staying active
• A small, supportive group of people who truly get it

Move more, feel better — join a physical activity session

We know it’s not easy to stay active when you’re in pain. But gentle movement can make a big difference. Our online Chi Me classes (similar to Tai Chi) are designed to help you move safely and feel better.

Why it helps:

• Reduces pain and stiffness
• Strengthens muscles and supports joints
• Boosts energy and mood
• Improves balance and helps with weight management

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to stay active, we’ll help you find what works for you.

Learn more, worry less — join an information session

Knowledge is power. Our online information sessions cover everything from fatigue management to understanding pain medication. These sessions are relaxed, informative, and designed to help you feel more confident in managing your condition.

Ready to get started?

Explore our upcoming sessions and sign up today. You don’t have to face arthritis alone. We’re here with you.

December 2025 sessions

Introduction to Physical Activity

Date: 1 December 2025
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 45992

Staying active with arthritis can be challenging, but keeping as mobile as possible brings many benefits.

In addition to reducing pain, exercise helps strengthen muscles, support your joints, reduce stiffness, improve balance, boost energy levels, manage weight, and enhance your mood.

This Information & Support Talk will explore barriers to increasing your activity levels and help you identify simple ways to incorporate more activity into your daily life.

Register for your free place on the Introduction to Physical Activity session

Chi Me Drop-in

Date: 1 December to 15 December 2025
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Frequency: Weekly
Event code: 45992

Staying active with arthritis can be challenging, but keeping as mobile as possible brings many benefits.

Exercise not only helps reduce pain but also improves muscle strength, keeps your joints supported, reduces stiffness, enhances balance, boosts energy levels, helps manage weight, and improves your mood.

This gentle exercise is based on the principles of Tai Chi, with seated options available, making it perfect for all ages and abilities. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing to fully enjoy this event.

These sessions are only suitable for people with prior experience of Chi Me.  We offer Beginner Sessions so please consider whether that would be a more appropriate session for you.

Register for your free place on the Chi Me Drop-in

Managing Sleep

Date: 2 December 2025
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 45993

Getting a restful night’s sleep with arthritis can be a real challenge.

Join us for our Information & Support Talk, where we’ll help you explore your own sleep habits, learn about sleep hygiene, and identify the obstacles that might be preventing you from getting the rest you need.

Our trained volunteers will provide a short talk on the importance of sleep and share strategies for creating healthier sleep habits. There will also be plenty of time for you to share your own experiences, as well as learn from others in the group about what has worked for them and what changes you might try.

Register for your free place on the Managing Sleep session

Managing Anxiety

Date: 2 December 2025
Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 45993

Living with arthritis can be tough and often brings many emotions, including anxiety.

In this Information & Support Talk, our trainers will explore how anxiety affects our daily lives and how it intertwines with the challenges of living with a chronic condition. Through group discussions, we’ll share insights and personal experiences on ways to better manage anxiety. 

By the end of the session, our goal is for you to leave with a clear plan of action or a list of practical strategies that can help you reduce anxiety and its impact on your life.

Register for your free place on the Managing Anxiety session

Chi Me Drop-in

Date: 3 December to 17 December 2025
Time: 12.00pm to 1.00pm
Frequency: Weekly
Event code: 45994

Staying active with arthritis can be challenging, but keeping as mobile as possible brings many benefits.

Exercise not only helps reduce pain but also improves muscle strength, keeps your joints supported, reduces stiffness, enhances balance, boosts energy levels, helps manage weight, and improves your mood.

This gentle exercise is based on the principles of Tai Chi, with seated options available, making it perfect for all ages and abilities. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing to fully enjoy this event.

These sessions are only suitable for people with prior experience of Chi Me.  We offer Beginner Sessions so please consider whether that would be a more appropriate session for you.

Register for your free place on the Chi Me Drop-in

Managing Pain

Date: 3 December 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 45994

Pain is one of the most common symptoms of arthritis, and this Health Information Talk will help you understand the difference between acute and chronic pain.

This session will introduce the concept of the pain cycle, and there will be time for group discussion where you can share how pain affects your life. Through peer support, we’ll explore ways to break this cycle together.

By the end of the talk, you'll have the opportunity to share your own goals for managing pain more effectively and create an action plan to put these strategies into practice. 

Register for your free place on the Managing Pain session

Beginners Chi Me

Date: 3 December to 17 December 2025
Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Frequency: Weekly
Event code: 45994

Staying active with arthritis can be challenging, but keeping as mobile as possible brings many benefits. Exercise not only helps reduce pain but also improves muscle strength, keeps your joints supported, reduces stiffness, enhances balance, boosts energy levels, helps manage weight, and improves your mood.

This gentle exercise is based on the principles of Tai Chi, with seated options available, making it perfect for all ages and abilities.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing to fully enjoy this event.

These sessions are for people with no prior experience of Chi Me

Register for your free place on the Beginners Chi Me session

Managing Sleep

Date: 4 December 2025
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 45995

Getting a restful night’s sleep with arthritis can be a real challenge.

Join us for our Information & Support Talk, where we’ll help you explore your own sleep habits, learn about sleep hygiene, and identify the obstacles that might be preventing you from getting the rest you need.

Our trained volunteers will provide a short talk on the importance of sleep and share strategies for creating healthier sleep habits. There will also be plenty of time for you to share your own experiences, as well as learn from others in the group about what has worked for them and what changes you might try.

Register for your free place on the Managing Sleep session

Managing Fibromyalgia

Date: 5 December 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 45996

Fibromyalgia is becoming more common, but it’s still a condition that many don’t fully understand, and getting a diagnosis can often be a long and challenging journey.

This Information & Support Talk will provide an overview of fibromyalgia, including its common symptoms, the diagnosis process, and the impact it can have on daily life. We’ll also address some of the myths surrounding the condition and explore effective ways to manage symptoms.

This talk is a great opportunity for anyone living with fibromyalgia to connect with others in similar situations, share experiences, and offer support to one another.

Register for your free place on the Managing Fibromyalgia session

Managing Pain

Date: 8 December 2025
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 45999

Pain is one of the most common symptoms of arthritis, and this Health Information Talk will help you understand the difference between acute and chronic pain.

This session will introduce the concept of the pain cycle, and there will be time for group discussion where you can share how pain affects your life. Through peer support, we’ll explore ways to break this cycle together.

By the end of the talk, you'll have the opportunity to share your own goals for managing pain more effectively and create an action plan to put these strategies into practice. 

Register for your free place on the Managing Pain session

Introduction to Arthritis

Date: 8 December 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 45999

How much do we really know about arthritis, even when it’s something we live with every day?

This talk is designed for anyone who wants to better understand arthritis—whether you’re newly diagnosed, have been living with it for years, or simply want to learn more.

We’ll cover the different types of arthritis and their treatments, explore how arthritis impacts daily life—including work—and discuss what steps you can take to manage symptoms. We’ll also highlight the support available through Arthritis UK and the ways you can get involved.

Register for your free place on the Introduction to Arthritis session

Introduction to Arthritis

Date: 10 December 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46001

How much do we really know about arthritis, even when it’s something we live with every day?

This talk is designed for anyone who wants to better understand arthritis—whether you’re newly diagnosed, have been living with it for years, or simply want to learn more.

We’ll cover the different types of arthritis and their treatments, explore how arthritis impacts daily life—including work—and discuss what steps you can take to manage symptoms. We’ll also highlight the support available through Arthritis UK and the ways you can get involved.

Register for your free place on the Introduction to Arthritis session

Managing Anxiety

Date: 11 December 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46002

Living with arthritis can be tough and often brings many emotions, including anxiety.

In this Information & Support Talk, our trainers will explore how anxiety affects our daily lives and how it intertwines with the challenges of living with a chronic condition. Through group discussions, we’ll share insights and personal experiences on ways to better manage anxiety. 

By the end of the session, our goal is for you to leave with a clear plan of action or a list of practical strategies that can help you reduce anxiety and its impact on your life.

Register for your free place on the Managing Anxiety session

Introduction to Physical Activity

Date: 11 December 2025
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46002

Staying active with arthritis can be challenging, but keeping as mobile as possible brings many benefits.

In addition to reducing pain, exercise helps strengthen muscles, support your joints, reduce stiffness, improve balance, boost energy levels, manage weight, and enhance your mood.

This Information & Support Talk will explore barriers to increasing your activity levels and help you identify simple ways to incorporate more activity into your daily life.

Register for your free place on the Introduction to Physical Activity session

Managing Fatigue

Date: 12 December 2025
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46003

Fatigue, like pain, is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of arthritis. 

This Information & Support Talk will help you understand what fatigue is and how it can affect you. We’ll explore the impact and frustration that comes with chronic exhaustion and discuss strategies to better manage these challenging periods.

This talk offers a space to connect and share ideas for putting information into action.

Register for your free place on the Managing Fatigue session

Managing Mental Wellbeing

Date: 15 December 2025
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46006

Living with arthritis can be tough and often brings many emotional challenges.

In this Information & Support Talk, our trainers will explore how our mental wellness affects our daily lives and how it intertwines with the challenges of living with a chronic condition. Through group discussions, we’ll share insights and personal experiences on ways to better manage our mental health.

By the end of the session, our goal is for you to leave with a clear plan of action or a list of practical strategies that can help you improve your mental wellness and its impact on your life.

Register for your free place on the Managing Mental Wellbeing session

Managing Fatigue

Date: 16 December 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46007

Fatigue, like pain, is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of arthritis. 

This Information & Support Talk will help you understand what fatigue is and how it can affect you. We’ll explore the impact and frustration that comes with chronic exhaustion and discuss strategies to better manage these challenging periods.

This talk offers a space to connect and share ideas for putting information into action.

Register for your free place on the Managing Fatigue session

Managing Fibromyalgia

Date: 16 December 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46007

Fibromyalgia is becoming more common, but it’s still a condition that many don’t fully understand, and getting a diagnosis can often be a long and challenging journey.

This Information & Support Talk will provide an overview of fibromyalgia, including its common symptoms, the diagnosis process, and the impact it can have on daily life. We’ll also address some of the myths surrounding the condition and explore effective ways to manage symptoms.

This talk is a great opportunity for anyone living with fibromyalgia to connect with others in similar situations, share experiences, and offer support to one another.

Register for your free place on the Managing Fibromyalgia session

Introduction to Physical Activity

Date: 17 December 2025
Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46008

Staying active with arthritis can be challenging, but keeping as mobile as possible brings many benefits.

In addition to reducing pain, exercise helps strengthen muscles, support your joints, reduce stiffness, improve balance, boost energy levels, manage weight, and enhance your mood.

This Information & Support Talk will explore barriers to increasing your activity levels and help you identify simple ways to incorporate more activity into your daily life.

Register for your free place on the Introduction to Physical Activity session

Introduction to Physical Activity

Date: 19 December 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46009

Staying active with arthritis can be challenging, but keeping as mobile as possible brings many benefits.

In addition to reducing pain, exercise helps strengthen muscles, support your joints, reduce stiffness, improve balance, boost energy levels, manage weight, and enhance your mood.

This Information & Support Talk will explore barriers to increasing your activity levels and help you identify simple ways to incorporate more activity into your daily life.

Register for your free place on the Introduction to Physical Activity session

Managing Mental Wellbeing

Date: 19 December 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Frequency: Single session
Event code: 46010

Living with arthritis can be tough and often brings many emotional challenges.

In this Information & Support Talk, our trainers will explore how our mental wellness affects our daily lives and how it intertwines with the challenges of living with a chronic condition. Through group discussions, we’ll share insights and personal experiences on ways to better manage our mental health.

By the end of the session, our goal is for you to leave with a clear plan of action or a list of practical strategies that can help you improve your mental wellness and its impact on your life.

Register for your free place on the Managing Mental Wellbeing session