About the Childrens Chronic Arthritis Association

Founded in 1985, The Childrens Chronic Arthritis Association (CCAA) is a registered charity providing a support network for children with Arthritis and their families.

We aim to give practical help and support through our network and area family contacts, and to provide various educational and recreational opportunities for children with JIA.

The CCAA is a user led organisation which means children with Arthritis are at the heart of our work.  They form our membership, are involved in all of our activities and direct what we do as a charity.

We aim to achieve this in a variety of ways:

  • Regular newsletter, including information about the charity, various events and many aspects about JIA, e.g. suggested treatments, information about drugs, etc.
  • Active support network. This is led by parents for parents in whatever way they wish. In some areas it is telephone contact, some areas meet regularly and some areas arrange trips for the children and fund-raising events.
  • Yearly family weekend to provide information, advice and support to the whole family, as well as a great deal of fun.
  • Increase general awareness of JIA, e.g. fund-raising events, promotional items and various conferences.
  • Outings for the children with JIA.
  • Many new projects developing concerning educational and social support.

The executive committee has a representation of parents and professionals, and due to that we feel there is a two-way sharing of knowledge and ideas which is of benefit to everyone. The charity is run purely on a voluntary basis, and our membership is open to anyone, and except for small administration costs all money goes to our various projects.

The CCAA is a registered charity (No. 1004200) run by parents and professionals

Headquarters
General Secretary: Caroline L Cox, Ground Floor, Amber Gate City Wall Road, Worcester WR1 2AH
Tel: +44 (0)1905 745 595 | Fax: +44 (0)1905 745 703 | Email: info@ccaa.org.uk

Patron: Prof. P Woo PHD. FRCP. FRCPCH
Patron: Prof. T Southwood BM. BS. FRCAP. FRDP. FRECPCH.
Patron: Dr N Hasson MB, ChB, FRCPCH.