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			<title><![CDATA[NEM2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[
NASS EN MASSE 2012 : 5km Sponsored Walk
NASS en Masse returns for the 3rd year to raise awareness of AS, bring together people affected by AS and, of course, to raise funds for NASS
This year NASS en Masse will be a 5km sponsored walk that ends with a picnic and prizes and is open to everyone to...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sharing your experiences of AS]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you under 25 and would like to share your experience of living with AS and help others learn about the condition? 
NASS have been contacted by  the University of Oxford's Health Experiences Research Group who help produce the online information websites: Healthtalkonline and Youthhealthtalk.  T...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New NASS branch in Shropshire]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that there is a new NASS branch just opened called NASS Shopshire & Welsh Marches.  NASS branch members meet every Thursday at 19:00 in the Hydrotherapy pool at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), Oswestry.
Gillian Lawrence, Clinical Specialist ...]]></description>
			<author>Maddy Randall &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exercise classes]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[To maintain your motivation to exercise you may wish to look at joining an exercise class
When thinking about joining a class:
Get as much information about a class as you can before you take part
Make sure that any class instructor is aware of your AS. This will mean that your instructor is awar...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/exercise/exercise-for-your-as/exercise-classes/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Gold Challenge]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[
2012 is the year we've all been waiting for - it's the year of the London Olympics! And NASS is celebrating by offering you a place in The Gold Challenge. All you need to do is sign up and commit to raising £200 which can be done individually or as a team - simple!You can even get your family invo...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/the-gold-challenge/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Quick Poll]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[A consultant rheumatologist who also works hard for NASS as a trustee has been in contact to ask if NASS members can help supply some information.
He would like to discuss treatment targets for people with AS with other rheumatologists and would like to find out from NASS members what you most want...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Coming up from our supporters]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[NASS enjoyed a really bumper year in 2011 with all the events that took place around the country. Now it's 2012 and we already have a whole host of events coming up from our fabulous fundraisers!
The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon 2012
NASS has places in this event again for 2012. It takes p...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/doing-an-event-for-nass/events-coming-up/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Volunteer for NASS]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Volunteers make an enormous difference to the work of NASS: 
volunteers run the local branches which provide regular exercise sessions and a source of support
all our trustees are volunteers
volunteers help out with administrative tasks in the NASS office.
There are different kinds of volunteeri...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/volunteer-for-nass/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Governance of NASS]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS) is managed on a day to day basis by the Director with a team of 5 members of staff that include the Assistant Director, Information Officer, Branch Development Officer, Campaigns Officer and the Membership and Fundraising Assistant.
NASS is governe...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-nass/governance-of-nass/</link>
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		<category><![CDATA[About NASS]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[NASS Policies]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[In promotion of its vision and mission NASS is aware of its professional and legal responsibilities to its members and supporters, to branches and their members, to healthcare professionals and to society in general.
NASS upholds professional standards of conduct, fulfils diligently its roles and o...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Big Fun Run]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[
 
If you fancy a challenge which is a bit more than a walk in the park you might consider taking part in a Big Fun Run. This is a series of 5km runs which are held in 24 locations around the UK from July to October. A place costs £9.99 per person - just go to the Big Fun Run website and register!...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Practical Fundraising]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[
 There are lots of small ways you can help NASS without
having to cough up any cash yourself.  
Here are a few ideas: 
This is a really simple but effective way to raise a bit of cash for NASS. All you have to do
is email Jill, pop your empty cartridges in the envelope provided and send them o...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sign up for change]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Treatment and care for people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) varies widely throughout the UK. We know that centres of excellence exist but sadly these centres are limited in number and too few patients receive optimum care as a result. It is time for change.
NASS is demanding that the Government ...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/campaigning/sign-up-for-change/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[AS and the gut]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
It is estimated that around one in twelve people with AS (8%) also have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Researchers have found that both AS and IBD have genes in common. IL23R is a gene that encodes a molecular switch involved in the healthy maintenance of a type...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:47:08 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/just-diagnosed/other-conditions-associated-with-as-1/as-and-the-gut/</link>
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		<category><![CDATA[About AS]]></category>
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			<title><![CDATA[Current studies in AS]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[NASS encourages and supports research into the causes, genetics, management and treatment of AS and works closely with researchers and medical practitioners on studies that will have a direct benefit for people with AS. NASS also carries out surveys of its own members from time to time to highlight ...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/research/current-studies-in-as/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[NASS Conference & AGM 2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The 2012 NASS Patient Conference & AGM is taking place at Weetwood Hall in Leeds on Saturday 23 June 2012. 
At the conference this year you will hear from leading health professionals on the latest findings and thinking in the management and treatment of ankylosing spondylitis including: research, ...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:26:21 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/news/nass-conference--agm-2012/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[NASS in the News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Getting press coverage for news, announcements, celebrations, fundraising events, or campaigning activities raises awareness of ankylosing spondylitis and the work of NASS and its branches, members and supporters.
Click here to find out how to work with the media
Click here to get help in writing ...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:51:37 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/campaigning/nass-in-the-news/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Arthritis Day Gallery]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[World Arthritis Day 2011: 'Stretch for NASS' Celebrations
A HUGE thank you to everyone who took part in this campaign to celebrate WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY 2011.  Over 500 of you took part to help to raise awareness of AS and the NASS branches across the UK.
We would like to see as many of your picture...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/world-arthritis-day-gallery/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Published Clinical Papers 2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[We have put together a selection of some of the latest research findings in AS. We will update this page each month so that you can keep up to date with research into AS.
The most recent papers were included in January 2012. 
Rehabilitation for ankylosing spondylitis in the era of biologics
The e...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/research/published-clinical-papers-2012/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Metal on metal hip replacement]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)  have launched an investigation into the safety of metal-on-metal hip replacements after fears that they could cause long-term complications. In particular they are  investigating the potential long-term toxicity of metal-on-metal hip re...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:57:02 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/news/metal-on-metal-hip-replacement/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sporting Calendar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Here is a selection of events going on in the UK in 2012. Please note that NASS does not have places in these events unless otherwise indicated and so you will need to arrange your own place with the race organisers. You can do this by entering online, following the links provided. When you have ent...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/doing-an-event-for-nass/2011-event-suggestions/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Give in celebration]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Celebrating a birthday, anniversary or special event this year? Receiving a gift on these occasions is always a joy. Imagine the joy in giving a donation to the cause dear to you. Imagine the difference a donation can make to that cause.
Celebrating your special event by supporting NASS will help r...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/ways-to-donate/give-in-celebration/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Set up a fundraising page]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Anyone can set up their own unique online sponsorship page through Justgiving or Virgin Money Giving for any event they are doing. You can either set yourself up as an individual or create a team with friends or colleagues. We would prefer it if our fundraisers used Virgin money Giving as their char...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/doing-an-event-for-nass/set-up-a-fundraising-page/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thank You]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ 
As always a huge thank you to everyone who took part in an event and raised money for NASS. 2011 has definately been a bumper year - lets keep it up in 2012!
Silence is golden!
A massive thank you to Jo Edge who raised a whopping £932 for NASS when she managed to stay silent for a whole 48 hour...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/thank-you/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Future Research Suggestions]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Your chance as a patient to influence future research into AS
Arthritis Research UK funds more than 250 current grants into all types of arthritis and related musculoskeletal conditions; from laboratory-based science through to multi-centre clinical trials.  They have set up 8 Clinical Study Groups...]]></description>
			<author>Ingrid van der Weide &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/research/current-studies-in-as/future-research-suggestions/</link>
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