Why Gosport's MP wants additional arthritis support
Local authorities have a legal duty to provide aids and adaptations to those with arthritis who are eligible '“ but a report by Arthritis Research UK showed that 84 per cent of those who are eligible for support are missing out on life-changing equipment, and more than half are buying equipment themselves.
Ms Dinenage said: '˜5,074 people in Gosport are living with osteoarthritis of the hip, 8,778 with osteoarthritis of the knee and 17,813 with back pain.
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Hide Ad'˜Aids and adaptations in the home can help people to remain independent for longer, and I want to make sure that people with arthritis in Gosport know about the support on offer.
'˜I urge people to reach out to Arthritis Research UK for expert information, help and advice.'