Making decisions about knee replacement as an older person with multiple conditions
Resources and Information
NHS UK
Information and advice about health, illness and health services including specific sections on osteoarthritis, knee pain and knee replacement www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoarthritis
www.nhs.uk/conditions/knee-pain
www.nhs.uk/conditions/knee-replacement
NHS England – Making a decision about knee osteoarthritis PDF
Making a decision about knee osteoarthritis (england.nhs.uk)
Programme for managing pain with exercise: ESCAPE
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital - Total Knee Replacement (roh.nhs.uk)
Provides information on knee replacement and robotic-assisted surgery
NICE Clinical guidance: Joint replacement (primary) hip, knee and shoulder
www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng157
Nuffield Foundation
An independent organisation that funds research that changes people’s lives
Nuffield Health
Provides private health and wellbeing services for physical and mental health including health assessments, GP services, hospital care and treatment and physiotherapy. Provides information on knee replacement surgery
Versus Arthritis
Provide information and support to people living with arthritis across the UK.
Online community and local support groups
Helpline: Call 0800 5200 520 for free Monday- Friday 9am to 6pm
Arthritis Action
A UK Charity which aims to help people with arthritis manage their symptoms through a self-management approach.
Anxiety UK
National charity helping people with anxiety
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Mind
Provides advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
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