© Juvenile Arthritis ResearchJuvenile Arthritis Research (JAR) is a charity supported by donations. Registered charity number 1219440. You may see our previous charity number on some of our resources. Our vision is a world where no child has to suffer from arthritis. We provide support to children, young people and adults affected by JIA, and their families; we raise awareness that children and young people get arthritis; we support research and quality improvement projects to make life better for people with JIA; and we advocate for all those affected by JIA.
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