Thie website provide contacts to supporting groups for people suffering from chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Becterew's disease (Ankylosing spondylitis), Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporose.

Youth and young people with rheumatic health conditions such as juvenile arthritis or lupus face unique challenges as they begin their working lives. Working with a rheumatic disease: an interactive tool for youth and young adults is designed to help young people navigate these challenges by...

The global burden of chronic pain is growing with implications for both an ageing workforce and employers. Many obstacles are faced by people with chronic pain in finding employment and returning to work after a period of absence. Few studies have explored obstacles to return-to-work (RTW) from...

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.

In Germany, 20 million people suffer from over 100 different forms of rheumatism, such as chronic back pain, fibromyalgia and arthrosis or inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. Finding — and keeping — a job that works within the limitations imposed by...

Children with a chronic illness in my class - how do I deal with it? Going to school is an important step to a normal every day life for children with a chronic disease. The BAG Selbsthilfe published a brochure on chronic diseases and disabilities and everyday school life. One chapter in this...

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.