A word from Mark Porter 'Hello, I'm Dr. Mark Porter. Welcome to this website about arthritis.
Arthritis is the biggest cause of physical disability in Britain today.
It may have caused you to give up your job, or you may feel restricted in what you are able to do. There is no known cure, but there are many treatments available which will enable you to live with your arthritis and to enjoy a 'normal' life. If you have arthritis, it's important to remember you're not alone. An estimated 8 million people have the disease, including a million people under the age of 45 and 15,000 children. Organisations like Arthritis Care, Arthritis Research Campaign and the Children's Chronic Arthritis Association can provide information and advice, and this website has details of these and other organisations you can contact.