A podiatrist in her early 40s has been working with neck problems for 8 years. As a result of the nature of her work, her condition has been exacerbated by adopting awkward postures and manoeuvring patients. This case study highlights the changes that have been and will be made to her main tasks to...

This case study looks at how an experienced police officer suffering from lower back pain and other MSDs has been able to continue to work with the police thanks to a change in role.

This case study looks at the crucial role that early diagnosis and intervention played in helping her to remain in work.

Living with arthritis can be challenging and carrying out everyday tasks can be difficult. Although many jobs are desk-based, a lot of workers carry out manual or physical activities as part of their work. Physically demanding jobs may pose particular challenges and obstacles for people with...

This statistical report cites two main sources for WRMSD statistics. The first is the Labour Force Survey (LFS), an annual survey of 37,000 households in Great Britain. The second is analysis from a survey of occupationally trained General Practitioners across Great Britain called, “The health and...

Managing Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA in School is a guide for everyone who works in an educational setting with children 10 years old and above and for parents/carers who have education-related questions.

Work can be challenging when you have arthritis, but many people find that being employed makes them feel better. This booklet has been created to give you essential information that we hope will improve your knowledge and confidence in managing your condition in the workplace.