[Editorial] The stark reality of living with arthritis in the UK

Arthritis takes a substantial toll, affecting every aspect of daily life. This is the message of Left Waiting, Left Behind: The Reality of Living with Arthritis, a survey from Arthritis UK (formally Versus Arthritis), capturing the lived experience of almost 8000 people with arthritis in the UK. Two-thirds live with persistent pain; a third report severe interference with daily life. The psychological impact of arthritis is striking; in the past 12 months, three-quarters of respondents felt low or anxious some or all of the time.