Thank you for completing our diagnosis survey

Thank you for sharing your experience

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete our survey about your experience of receiving an arthritis diagnosis. We know that sharing personal experiences can take time and energy, especially when you may already be managing pain, fatigue, uncertainty, or major life adjustments. We truly appreciate your willingness to tell us about what you have been through and what support you need right now.

Getting a diagnosis of arthritis can bring many different emotions. For some people, it can feel like a relief to finally have answers after a long period of symptoms or uncertainty. For others, it can feel overwhelming, worrying, or confusing. Many people experience a mixture of emotions all at once. However you are feeling today, please know that your response matters and that you are not alone.

By completing this survey, you are helping us better understand what life is really like for people after diagnosis. Your feedback gives valuable insight into the challenges people face, the information they need, and the kinds of support that can make a real difference. Whether you told us about delays in diagnosis, the emotional impact, practical concerns, treatment questions, work issues, or day-to-day challenges, your experiences will help shape better support for others in the future.

Trusted resources for you

If you would find it helpful, there are a range of trusted resources available from Arthritis UK that may support you next:

• Understanding your condition
  Learn more about different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments, and living well with the condition: About arthritis
• Managing your pain, fatigue and daily life
  Practical advice on exercise, movement, pacing, sleep, and self-management: Managing arthritis symptoms
• Information on treatments and medicines
  Find clear information about medicines, therapies, and treatment options: Arthritis treatments
• Your emotional wellbeing
  Advice and support for coping emotionally with arthritis and adjusting after diagnosis: Emotions and relationships
• Coping with work and benefits guidance
  Guidance on work, finances, and your rights: Work and arthritis
• Online and community support
  Find ways to connect with others and access support services: Support and resources

If completing this survey has brought up difficult feelings, or you are feeling worried about your diagnosis, you don’t need to face arthritis alone. Our helpline advisors are here for you. You can call them for free on 0800 5200 520 Monday to Friday 9am–6pm (except on bank holidays and from 12.00pm onwards on the last Friday of every month when the lines are closed for training). You can also email them if you prefer on helpline@arthritis-uk.org.

Thank you again for sharing your voice and experience. Every response helps build a clearer picture of what people need after an arthritis diagnosis and your contribution will help improve support, information and services for others now and in the future.