Versus Arthritis

We are Versus Arthritis. We’re the 10 million people living with arthritis. We’re the carers, researchers, healthcare professionals, friends, parents, runners and fundraisers all united in our ambition to ensure that one day, no one will have to live with the pain, fatigue and isolation that arthritis causes.

There are over 10 million people living with arthritis. That’s one in six, with over half of those living in pain every single day. The impact is huge as the condition slowly intrudes on everyday life – affecting the ability to work, care for a family, to move free from pain and to live independently. Yet arthritis is often dismissed as an inevitable part of ageing or shrugged off as ‘just a bit of arthritis’. We don’t think that this is OK. Versus Arthritis is here to change that.

Organisation size: Medium (50-499)
Sector: Healthcare / Life Sciences
Website: www.versusarthritis.org

2025 Accolades

Submission highlights

This year’s strongest elements as indicated by our independent judges.

Culture & Purpose
Wellbeing

Comment from the judges

A great company and a great purpose, with a clear determination to support all colleagues as much as possible. Some great initiatives showcased both in the main entry, but then also bringing it to life within the attached document (thank you). Shouting the values loudly is refreshing and linking them to people’s performance and achievements is great.
Comment from the judges

This entry shows a very strong commitment to supporting people with arthritis and MSK conditions and this is authentically reflected in their internal practices, with over 40% of staff living with these conditions themselves. This lived experience clearly informs their approach to flexibility, wellbeing and inclusion.