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Joel Nelson

Psoriatic Disease Ambassador

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I have had juvenile idiopathic arthritis since I was 12 (onset at 10 years old), in my 20s I developed psoriasis and therefore, my diagnosis changed to psoriatic-associated JIA/Psoriatic Arthritis.

I have experienced both the physical, aesthetic and mental health impact of psoriasis and associated disease and it has shaped who I am today. Good and bad. Today, I actively campaign for awareness and change regarding arthritis, JiA, psoriasis and mental health. My writing has been published in several places, and I have featured in several media campaigns for national charities.

However, I want to do more.

I am passionate about change and want to share my story with more people. To build on this momentum and voice I have found over the last two years that I didn't even know I had. To explain how I went from a child in rheumatology waiting rooms terrified of people far older than me or with psoriasis to the man and father I am today who passionately talks about my experiences to help others understand the broader impacts of the disease. To try and break down the stigma.

Examples of Joel's Work

Shedding Light on Psoriasis

Age: 38

Location: Norwich, England

Types of psoriatic disease:

  • psoriatic arthritis
  • plaque psoriasis

Languages:

  • English
  • IFPA Island Project
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Hire Joel

Contact camille.lancelot@ifpa-pso.com to learn more.

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