NASS
NASS's Community: Together We’re Stronger
There are over 200,000 people in the UK living with axial SpA (AS)—that’s around 1 in 200 people. The members of NASS are at the heart of everything the charity does. They provide not only vital financial support but also bring passion, energy, and focus to NASS's work. The charity continuously turns to its community for guidance, asking: What’s next?
NASS is working hard to raise public awareness of axial SpA (AS) so that even more people can join the movement. The voices of the community are essential to the charity’s mission, and together, NASS and its members are stronger and louder than ever before.
NASS (National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society) is the only UK charity dedicated to transforming the care and understanding of axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA), including ankylosing spondylitis (AS). For over 40 years, NASS has been providing specialized support, expert advice, and the most up-to-date information, empowering those living with axial SpA to take control of their health and treatment.
NASS's Mission
NASS's mission is clear: to ensure that every person living with axial SpA (AS) receives timely diagnosis, effective treatment, and the ongoing care they deserve. The charity works relentlessly to enable individuals to manage their treatment and live fulfilling lives. NASS is committed to reducing the current 8.5-year delay in diagnosis and continues to fund vital research aimed at finding new ways to combat axial SpA (AS).
NASS is not just about raising awareness; the charity is dedicated to making real, lasting changes in the healthcare system to ensure that professionals across the country provide personalized, timely care to every patient. The charity’s efforts are ongoing, and they will never stop until the mission is complete. To learn more about the positive changes NASS has made, take a look at the impact they had in 2021.
For further insight into NASS's progress, annual reviews, accounts, and key policies are available for anyone interested in how the charity’s work is making a difference.
NASS is the only charity in the UK dedicated to transforming the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with axial Spondyloarthritis (axial SpA).
NASS doesn’t receive any government funding.
Your support, along with the support of thousands of others, helps ensure people with axial SpA always have somewhere to turn to help them cope with the challenges of living with the condition.
Thank you!