In Episode 8, host Jess meets Sophie, Jenny, Hannah and Vicky, creators of live events, videos, articles, real life stories and social content for Arthur’s Place, helping us to reach more young people more often.

Sophie and Vicky share their own experiences of life with an arthritis diagnosis, and together the group talks about the power of storytelling and how new ways of connecting people can bring our community together.

If you would you like to be a guest on Arthur’s Heroes or tell your story in words, email us at [email protected].

About Arthur’s Heroes

Arthur’s Heroes shines a light on inspirational young adults cracking on with life despite a diagnosis of arthritis. It’s brought to you by Arthur's Place, the award-winning magazine website, social network and online events host.

Useful links

• For free access to Arthur’s Place’s huge range of friendly advice and lifestyle information, visit Arthursplace.co.uk.

• Give and get support from other young adults with arthritis at Arthur’s Place Social on Facebook

• Shout out to Codeword Pineapple, a fantastic initiative from Arthur’s Heroes host Jess, which aims to help people with invisible illnesses communicate their needs without having to explain.

In Episode 7, host Jess meets Jen, Michelle and Emma - who between them have over 70 years’ experience of life with arthritis - at the start of a brand new chapter for all of them. Members of Arthur’s Place Social, Jen, Michelle and Emma recently answered our call for new talent to join the Arthur’s Place team as we strive to help more young people with arthritis, more often. Listen to their stories now.

If you would you like to be a guest on Arthur’s Heroes or tell your story in words, email us at [email protected].

About Arthur’s Heroes

Arthur’s Heroes shines a light on inspirational young adults cracking on with life despite a diagnosis of arthritis. It’s brought to you by Arthur's Place, the award-winning magazine website, social network and online events host.

Useful links

• For free access to Arthur’s Place’s huge range of friendly advice and lifestyle information, visit Arthursplace.co.uk.

• Give and get support from other young adults with arthritis at Arthur’s Place Social on Facebook

• Shout out to Codeword Pineapple, a fantastic initiative from Arthur’s Heroes host Jess, which aims to help people with invisible illnesses communicate their needs without having to explain.

Arthur’s Heroes is the inspirational new podcast from Arthur’s Place, a vibrant website and online community for young people with arthritis.

This podcast stars your host Jess, a 23-year old Arthur’s Place member, who will shine a light on the lives lived by young people with arthritis – everyday heroes who are living rich and full lives despite their diagnoses.

In this sixth episode, Jess talks to Leigh, who took up archery as a hobby, to meet new people and have some fun – and ended up competing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

But after the highs of London 2012, there were rule changes and Leigh became declassified as a Para Archer because the authorities were no longer classifying athletes with rheumatoid arthritis. This hasn’t diminished Leigh’s zest for life – and she is now hoping to set up an Arthritis Games one day!

For more information about Arthur’s Place, visit https://arthursplace.co.uk where you can read our blogs, access our YouTube Channel and find a huge range of friendly advice and lifestyle information.

Find out how to contribute your own stories here or access Arthur’s Place social media here. And order your pineapple pin from Codeword Pineapple here!

Arthur’s Heroes is the inspirational new podcast from Arthur’s Place, a vibrant website and online community for young people with arthritis.

This podcast stars your host Jess, a 23-year old Arthur’s Place member, who will shine a light on the lives lived by young people with arthritis – everyday heroes who are living rich and full lives despite their diagnoses.

In this fifth episode, Jess chats to Liam about living with his girlfriend, Lauren, who has arthritis.

Liam talks about what it’s like to live with and love someone with arthritis, and how they face their challenges together. Recently, Liam has been making a film about young people with arthritis, to help raise awareness.

For more information about Arthur’s Place, visit https://arthursplace.co.ukwhere you can read our blogs, access our YouTube Channel and find a huge range of friendly advice and lifestyle information.

Find out how to contribute your own stories here or access Arthur’s Place social media here. And order your pineapple pin from Codeword Pineapple here!

Watch Liam's film here.

Arthur’s Heroes is the inspirational new podcast from Arthur’s Place, a vibrant website and online community for young people with arthritis.

This podcast stars your host Jess, a 23-year old Arthur’s Place member, who will shine a light on the lives lived by young people with arthritis – everyday heroes who are living rich and full lives despite their diagnoses.

In this third episode, Jess chats to Anna about what it’s like to be friends with someone who has arthritis.

Anna has been friends with Jess throughout her battle for a diagnosis, and treatment, and has supported her through it all. She has a great understanding of what friends can do to help – and advice on how to open up to those who are close to you.

For more information about Arthur’s Place, visit https://arthursplace.co.uk where you can read our blogs, access our YouTube Channel and find a huge range of friendly advice and lifestyle information.

Find out how to contribute your own stories here or access Arthur’s Place social media here. And order your pineapple pin from Codeword Pineapple here!

Arthur’s Heroes is the inspirational new podcast from Arthur’s Place, a vibrant website and online community for young people with arthritis.

This podcast stars your host Jess, a 23-year old Arthur’s Place member, who will shine a light on the lives lived by young people with arthritis – everyday heroes who are living rich and full lives despite their diagnoses.

In this third episode, Jess chats to Charlie, one of our amazing bloggers on Arthur’s Place, who was diagnosed with arthritis four years ago, when he was 17.

He tells Jess all about how he’s created his own annexe in his parents’ house to give him some independence, and how his positive mindset and love of films and music has helped him through the tough times.

For more information about Arthur’s Place, visit https://arthursplace.co.uk where you can read our blogs, access our YouTube Channel and find a huge range of friendly advice and lifestyle information.

Find out how to contribute your own stories here or access Arthur’s Place social media here. And order your pineapple pin from Codeword Pineapple here!

Arthur’s Heroes is the inspirational new podcast from Arthur’s Place, a vibrant website and online community for young people with arthritis.

This podcast stars your host Jess, a 23-year old Arthur’s Place member, who will shine a light on the lives lived by young people with arthritis – everyday heroes who are living rich and full lives despite their diagnoses.

In Episode 2, Jess chats to Niamh, an amazing young embroidery artist who was diagnosed with arthritis around three years ago. They discuss how she survived living as a Victorian for a month as part of a BBC TV show, how she manages her arthritis and her work, and how she’s become an Instagram star!

If you want to know more why not check out Niamh’s website and social media:

Website: https://wimperis.co.uk/,/a>

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimperisembroidery/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wimperisembroidery

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimperisdesigns

For more information about Arthur’s Place, visit https://arthursplace.co.ukwhere you can read our blogs, access our YouTube Channel and find a huge range of friendly advice and lifestyle information.

Find out how to contribute your own stories here or access Arthur’s Place social media here. And order your pineapple pin from Codeword Pineapple here!

In this episode Jess talks to Andrea McBride, the rheumatology nurse who founded Arthur’s Place, the website and online community for young people with arthritis.

They discuss what inspired Andrea to create Arthur’s Place, how the community has grown, and how it supports young people with arthritis all around the world.

They also talk about Codeword Pineapple, a campaign started by Jess to make it easier for young people with invisible disabilities to make friends and colleagues aware of when they need support.

For more information about Arthur’s Place visit https://arthursplace.co.uk where you can read our blogs, access our YouTube channel and find a huge range of friendly advice and lifestyle information.

Arthur’s Heroes is the inspirational new podcast from Arthur’s Place, a vibrant website and online community for young people with arthritis.

This podcast stars your host Jess, a 23-year old Arthur’s Place member, who will shine a light on the lives lived by young people with arthritis – everyday heroes who are living rich and full lives despite their diagnoses.

For more information about Arthur’s Place, visit https://arthursplace.co.uk where you can read our blogs, access our YouTube Channel and find a huge range of friendly advice and lifestyle information.