Politics Home | Expert-backed arthritis lifestyle tracking app launched to help patients better manage symptoms and wellbeing

Today, Arthritis UK and Ampersand Health launch the improved My Arthritis app, designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their condition and wellbeing.

With around 10 million people in the UK living with a form of arthritis, My Arthritis is a free, expert-led self-management app designed to allow people with arthritis to track symptoms including specific pain points, monitor lifestyle factors, and build long-term plans for better health.

Developed with the expertise of leading rheumatologists and focused on whole-person health, it offers digital support content, medication reminders, and personalised insights to help manage flares, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life.

The app also follows a ‘clinician in the loop’ model and is available on license to NHS Trusts, keeping doctors informed so they can spot changes early, adjust treatment if needed, and stay connected without extra appointments.

My Arthritis has been developed in partnership with clinical experts and people with lived experience of arthritis to deliver evidence-based, targeted interventions to help guide patients towards living well. It supports individuals from symptom onset and diagnosis through to long-term wellness, providing the tools to understand and manage their arthritis more effectively.

Without these courses, I don’t know how I would have managed. They remain a vital resource I turn to for reinforcement and guidance.

My Arthritis app user, Willy, who is living with rheumatoid arthritis

Arthritis UK is the leading arthritis charity providing information, education and support services, as well as funding world-class research and campaigning on the issues which matter most to people living with arthritis.

Zoe Chivers, Director of Services at Arthritis UK, says:

“Managing arthritis isn’t just about medication: it’s about understanding the condition and making daily choices that support wellbeing. That’s why we are proud to announce My Arthritis; a free, expert-led self-management app for tracking your symptoms, monitoring lifestyle factors, and building long-term plans for better health.

“We know that providing the right information, education and support in the right format and at the right time, can make an enormous difference to people’s ability to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.

“We are delighted to partner with Ampersand Health on this life-changing clinical tool which we hope will help many more people with arthritis live happier and healthier lives.”

Nader Alaghband, CEO of Ampersand Health, says:

“We are delighted to partner with Arthritis UK to offer more meaningful, patient-centred solutions for people living with arthritis.

“This partnership exemplifies how collaboration between digital health innovators and patient charities can drive real change in the way long-term conditions are managed.”

My Arthritis is available to download for free via the App Store or Google Play Store, or via the website