Supporting children with Juvenile Arthritis
We provide information and support for families affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) across the UK.
Has your child just been diagnosed with JIA?
We understand what you’re going through and we’re here for you.
Summer Events for your diary
CCAA Family Support Weekend 2026, Hooke Court, Dorset.
26-28 June. (Fully booked)
Priory Park, Reigate, Area Family Meet-up
5th July.
CCAA Family Support Weekend 2026, Hollowford, Derbyshire.
25-27 September. (Fully booked)
BSR 2026 Conference in Glasgow
CCAA attends BSR (British Society of Rheumatology) Conference in Glasgow.
We are here to represent the voices of all the JIA families we support.
How we help
CCAA Award Badges
Celebrate the achievements and efforts of your child and their siblings
Family Support Weekends
Fun activities for the kids and informative support sessions, led by Health Professionals, for the parents
Local Support Groups
Find support from our network of friendly community groups across England and Wales.
Stay in touch
We share our latest news on Facebook and Instagram
What is JIA?
JIA (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis) is a condition that starts when you are young (Juvenile), it has no known cause (Idiopathic) and it causes inflammation (swelling) in the joints. There can sometimes be inflammation in the eyes (Uveitis).
A small number of children also develop inflammation in other organs in the body and can experience fevers and rashes – this form of JIA is known as Systemic Onset JIA (SJIA).
JIA is an autoimmune condition – this means that the body’s immune system does not work as it should. The job of the immune system is to protect your body but in JIA, the immune system goes into over-drive.
Help us support more families living with JIA
We’re a volunteer-led charity, and we rely on the generosity of supporters like you to fund our Family Support Weekends and Award Badge scheme.