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SUFFERER Paddy McGuinness shares the news of his diagnosis on Instagram An online campaign called Little been launched Wins h to pass on everyday how to cope ‘life with arthritis. campaign was The patient-led created by Janssen and pharmaceutical aims to be a c Here are four platform to swap h of its tips to make life easier: Use a paper clip squeeze to pinch the end of your toot it up the tube. fingers This can take the if your hands pressu are painful. Use a teaspoon to pull back the Instead of struggling ring-pull on to open tight jars, bands around wra the lid to make it easier and re pressure on your wrists. Attach your keys to a keychain or brac rather than having them loose, so you pull on it to retrieve the keys rather than digging around for them.

Visit facebook.com/LittleWins Community, and littlewins.net for tips on how to cope with arthritis.

For information or help finding answers to your questions about arthritis, visit Arthritis Research UK’s website (arthritisresearchuk.org/informationand-support.aspx) or call the charity’s helpline on 0800 5200 520.