Arthritis in Ireland – The Lived Reality 2026. National Survey Report.

As National Arthritis Week (20–27 April 2026) gets underway, Arthritis Ireland is proud to announce the release of its new report, ‘Arthritis in Ireland: The Lived Reality 2026,’ which shines a spotlight on the often hidden and underestimated impact of arthritis on people’s lives across Ireland. 

Over 1,400 people took part in the survey, which explored experiences across diagnosis, treatment, symptom management, work, and engagement with Arthritis Ireland supports.

To download the report, click here.

 

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Mr. David Delaney
David is the newly elected Secretary. He currently works in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick. David graduated from the University of Tasmania in Australia and started his career in cardiac care. From there he worked in the Intensive care units of the Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania, the Royal Prince Alfred, Sydney, St. James Hospital, Dublin and University Hospital Limerick. He is currently a Clinical Skills Facilitator in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick. He has previously studied a postgraduate diploma in Intensive Care Nursing with NUI Galway and is currently in his dissertation year of this Masters in Advanced Nursing Care also with NUI Galway. David will be a registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner once his MSc is complete. David also holds a position on the student subgroup of the International Council of Nurses NP/APN network.