(01279) 860324 Harlow self-help group. Ask for Brenda.

For the national Arthritis Care group, log onto www.arthritiscare.org.uk

You can download booklets for teenagers with arthritis and for parents of children newly diagnosed with arthritis from the website.

0808 800 4050 – free Helpline from 12pm to 4pm weekdays

0808 808 2000 – free Helpline from 10am-2pm weekdays for young people aged 25 and under who have arthritis or care for someone who does.