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Deborah Alsina (She/Her)

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Proud CEO of Arthritis UK working for a future free from arthritis through research, services, campaigns.

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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Gosh I love blue sky days. #Seville
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
"There is no water because there is no electricity to run the pumps. There is no electricity, no food, no oil, no fuel....All of this is really very bad." Cuba is facing an humanitarian crisis thanks to US policy. It needs greater attention & support. BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses
Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
All about our "Inside Arthritis" exhibition of art work by young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the UK Parliament this week. london-post.co.uk/london-stude...
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London student invited to Parliament to raise awareness of childhood arthritis - London Post
Arthritis UK welcomed a host of children and young people from across the UK living with arthritis into Parliament, including 21-year-old Flo, to celebrate the opening of a week-long art exhibition, ‘...
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Coverage of our @arthritisuk.bsky.social Scotland manifesto launched this week. nen.press/224382-2/
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Arthritis UK probes Scotland’s political parties on arthritis services
ACT NOW FOR ARTHRITIS Arthritis UK Scotland is calling on each political party to have a credible plan to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions like arthritis, as the co…
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
A manufacturing problem means the NHS is running out of bone cement. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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NHS joint surgery disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Today we @arthritisuk.bsky.social launched our new report on musculoskeletal (MSK) care in NI at Stormont. A bleak picture requiring urgent action. Read more 👇 share.google/Y4kBsvu2mrI3...
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Prioritising Musculoskeletal Healthcare in Northern Ireland
Arthritis UK has published a landmark report calling for immediate action to tackle the growing MSK health crisis in Northern Ireland.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
This is really important & interesting research.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Article on the importance of movement to prevent and/or manage low back pain. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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‘The best movement is the next movement’: how to really look after your lower back
An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
I was delighted to join Steve Brine on his Prevention Podcast to talk about the importance of movement & physical activity for us all but esp. for people with long term conditions (LTCs) this week. open.spotify.com/episode/6upo...
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73. Budget health speculation and long term conditions
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Driven by Experience, Powered by Change: A blog by me about why we are excited and ready to be #ArthritisUK www.arthritis-uk.org/news/2025/oc...
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Driven by Experience, Powered by Change: Welcome to Arthritis UK
Every day, around 1,200 people in the UK are diagnosed with arthritis. Many more go undiagnosed. In total, over 10 million people - 1 in 6 of us - live with this condition in the UK. Yet arthritis rem...
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Yes we have changed our name to Arthritis UK but our mission remains unwavering. #ArthritisUK
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Charity Times @charitytimes.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Versus Arthritis has changed its name to Arthritis UK and refreshed its image after a consultation found its previous name was “not easily understood and was a barrier to engagement”, according to its chief executive Debrorah Alsina. www.charitytimes.com/ct/Major-cha...
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Major health charity ditches ‘barrier to engagement’ name after seven years
Versus Arthritis has changed its name to Arthritis UK and refreshed its image after a consultation found its previous name was “not easily understood and was a barrier to engagement”.
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Jenny @jennywithra.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
2️⃣ Versus Arthritis - Full body stretching: Morning routine (for arthritis and joint pain) This one is super low impact as you hold a certain stretch for about 5 seconds and do several reps. It doesn't feel like much at first, but it goes through each joint. youtu.be/ccixYgs3vC4?...
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Full body stretching: Morning routine (for arthritis and joint pain)
YouTube video by Versus Arthritis
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Flippin' Pain @flippinpain.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Announcing: Pain Education for the Nation! ✨ This Oct, we’ll be hosting our biggest livestream yet! Enjoy our trademark talk & interviews with those who know what it’s like to live with pain. 🧠 🗓️ 15 October, 5:30pm 🎟️ Book now: www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/pain-ed…
An advert for a livestream called 'Pain education for the nation'. The poster says: 'support for everyone affected by pain. Join our livestream with Professor Cormac Ryan and our lived experience panel: Louise, Sashira, Mahin, Kai and Niki.' Wednesday 15 October 2025, 5:30pm to 7:30pm (BST). Online, all welcome!

There are photographs of the people involved, as well as logos for Flippin' Pain, We Are Undefeatable, Active Partnerships, NHS Scotland, Versus Arthritis, The British Pain Society and Cora Health.
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King's Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine @kingslsm.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Professor James Galloway from our School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social has been announced as the new Versus Arthritis Endowed Chair. Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/profess...
Photo of Professor James Galloway with quote: "When I was offered the position of Versus Arthritis Endowed Chair, I felt enormously privileged. I will use this position to advance both research and clinical practice, and I very much look forward to being an ambassador for Versus Arthritis and working even more closely with them in the future."
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Post race reception. Always moving and joyful. I love meeting our @versusarthritis team and their family&friends. Lots more to arrive at this point but still a super buzz.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Such a wonderful atmosphere at the @londonmarathon.bsky.social
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Go Team @VersusArthritis nearly there at mile 25! We've already seen a few of our 116 runners. 👏 #londonmarathon2025
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Im off to Manchester after cheering on Team @VersusArthritis at the London Marathon for a day & half of #BSR25. If you are there too, do say 👋 @versusarthritis.bsky.social has a stand as normal so I will be around there from time to time.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Good luck to everyone running the #@LondonMarathon tomorrow especially our brilliant Team #VersusArthritis. We will be cheering you on & I hope to meet you at the post race reception too. Thank you for your support.
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versusarthritis.bsky.social @versusarthritis.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The devastating disability benefit cuts we feared have been confirmed in today's #SpringStatement. The Government have decided to balance the books on the backs of some of the most vulnerable in society. Read our full statement: versusarthritis.org/news/2025/ma... @deborahalsina.bsky.social
A white image with red and black block text that says “PAIN DISMISSED BY THOSE IN POWER”
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Prof. Michael Beresford explains how inflammation is a driving force of many inflammatory autoimmune conditions such Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis & the huge impact it can have on young people's lives. Supporting research to help change this remains a priority for us @versusarthritis.bsky.social.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
So pleased to be in Liverpool today for a showcase event at the Experimental Arthritis treatment centre for children at @alderhey.nhs.uk. Here's Director Michael Beresford starting the day. @versusarthritis.bsky.social has funded the centre since 2014.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Well said @mindcharity.bsky.social 👍
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
New @healthfoundation.bsky.social report on health and work published this week. We @VersusArthritis were pleased to contribute
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
We've some cracking jobs being advertised currently at @versusarthritis.bsky.social including two EAs, a senior insights analyst, researcher, MSK core skills Education Officer, Health Information Editor.. .. Check them out here! versusarthritis.org/about-us/wor...
versusarthritis.org
Work for us
Join us and use your skills, knowledge and passion to help defy arthritis.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Delighted to be at #ActiveUprising today to consider the relationship between health and growth.
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versusarthritis.bsky.social @versusarthritis.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Living with #arthritis isn't just a physical journey - it's an emotional one too. Feelings of isolation, sadness, or the weight of #fatigue and #pain might feel all too familiar. Check out these tips to help prioritise your mental well-being: bit.ly/46usAPt
A purple image with white writing that says ‘looking after your mental health’
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Utterly horrified by the scenes from the White House today and the treatment of President Zelensky. I stand with Ukraine 💙💛💙💛
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a yellow and blue flag with a shield on it
ALT: a yellow and blue flag with a shield on it
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The removal of the dementia diagnosis target in planning guidance is very short sighted given the promising treatments for early dementia on the horizon. This is a campaign I will definitely be supporting @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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Labour slammed for removing key NHS dementia target in ‘glaring omission’
Furious campaigners said Wes Streeting's decision was an alarming 'backwards step'.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
There are snowdrops in my garden.... the weather might be rubbish but that makes me happy. Spring is definitely on its way 😁 #HappyWednesday #justsaying
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a bunch of snowdrop flowers with green centers are growing in the grass
Alt: a bunch of snowdrop flowers with green centers are growing in the grass
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Love this. Thrilled for @mencap.bsky.social. www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
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Charity receives mass donations inspired by Traitors favourite
Former British diplomatic Alexander Dragonetti opened up about his late brother, who had global developmental delay
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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 23/01/2025
Have a read of @chrisham.bsky.social's latest post on our blog, #NHS Voices 👇
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Research funding alert from us at @versusarthritis.bsky.social
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Epidemiology Group, University of Aberdeen @uoaepi.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
A dedicated MSK strategy means long-term leadership, funding & innovation for arthritis care. It’s about improving lives & tackling health inequalities for millions. Big thanks to #VersusArthritis for spearheading this vital advocacy! 🙌 #Research #MusculoskeletalHealth
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Inflammatory Arthritis UK @inflamarthritis.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
New podcast out🎙🎉 Listen to our founders, @debswilson.bsky.social & @katyrp.bsky.social weekly on Inflammatory! life with inflammatory arthritis, with warmth & bit of humour. Listen through our website, Spotify, Apple Play. Follow, download & leave a review. inflammatoryarthritis.org/episode-1/
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Next up am at an NHS Long term plan partners council.. Looking forward to getting an update!
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Wowser this year started with a bang.. Only two weeks back at work and I'm already behind 🤣🤣🤣 You fairing any better?
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Gemma Abbott @gemabbott.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
It’s been a while but I’ve been prompted to do some #StarterPack admin! If you work in or around UK charities and you’d like to be added, just let me know! #Charity folks Part 1 go.bsky.app/7dPWqWQ #Charities folk Part 2: go.bsky.app/QWpFmRe Charity folks Part 3: go.bsky.app/U9Thoeg
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Trisha Elliott @trishaelliott.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
“Healthcare staff need to be clearer that health messages apply to everyone and that it’s safer to do some exercise than to be sedentary. A quarter of England’s adults have multiple health conditions, and resources at #WeAreUndefeatable and Versus Arthritis show how they can improve their health.”
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Yes we do 💜
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BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
“They feel like they are being used like a political football.” Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips says some grooming gang victims in Telford feel like they are being used by “people who have never shown any concern about them.” #Newsnight
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Here's Versus Arthritis response to the PMs Elective Reform plan. versusarthritis.org/news/2025/ou...
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Our response to the Prime Minister's elective reform plan
Our response to the Prime Minister's elective reform plan
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I've been looking for this! An OA / MSK starter pack. Who else is on Blue Sky?
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Sarah Rice @grainofscience.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
We are advertising a fully funded PhD project starting September 2025. We’ve been excited for this for a long time- biologically unravelling the results of genetic studies to understand the mechanism of cartilage breakdown conferred by SNPs. Reach out if interested! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Investigating the role of COLGALT2 in osteoarthritis using a stem cell model of cartilage health and disease at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Investigating the role of COLGALT2 in osteoarthritis using a stem cell model of cartilage health and disease at Newcastle University, listed on F...
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
'a major expansion of ringfenced elective capacity in the NHS will mean routine care such as hip and knee replacement surgery will be protected from winter pressures and future pandemics.' That's very positive but this article clearly highlights the complexity of the NHS right now.
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Jacob Lant @jacoblant.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
News this morning trailing a new elective recovery plan to be published this week. Big emphasis being placed on the NHS App as a way to improve the experience of booking and choice available to patients. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Great role for a senior policy & influencing professional with Versus Arthritis 👇
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Deborah Alsina (She/Her) @deborahalsina.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
With over 800k people in England (c1m in all four UK nations) waiting for elective trauma and orthopaedic surgery how this is delivered is critical. There needs to be careful prioritisation based on need not just cherry picking of the more straight forward cases first.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting responds to criticism that a commission on the long-term funding of adult social care in England won't make it's final report until 2028
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