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ARMA Newsletter June 2020
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Challenges and collaboration - progress for MSK in 2020
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Alongside the pain and misery of the Covid-19 pandemic there have also been some beneficial side effects – quiet streets and skies, birdsong, less pollution. This is also true in the world of MSK. ARMA has been a champion for the NHS Change Challenge, a project to identify the new and innovative ways of working that have been rapidly developed across the NHS and to ensure beneficial changes are captured and locked in. I think it is no accident that NHS Improvement chose to pilot this in MSK. The way in which the MSK sector has come together to collaborate and lead the changes needed to respond to the crisis has been outstanding.…
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Guest blog: The changing landscape of orthopaedic services in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
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by Cormac Kelly, Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Peter Kay, National Orthopaedic Alliance (NOA) Lead Clinician and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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The COVID-19 crisis has changed the delivery of planned orthopaedic surgery drastically. As the pandemic continues to subside, the NHS, with various guidance from Public Health England, Medical and Surgical Colleges, the British Orthopaedic Association, and others, is working on a plan to get surgery back on track.
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The information on the risks to patients and staff when operating during this crisis continues to emerge. In light of research from around the world indicating an increase in complication rates and mortality if patients contract COVID-19 around the time of surgical intervention, we are taking every precaution possible to develop processes to reduce the risk to our patients…
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First ever ARMA multi-disciplinary MSK health conference
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Working Together to change the face of MSK
30 November 2020
Venue: Cecil Sharp House, Camden, London
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This one-day conference is a multi-disciplinary event covering some of the latest trends and practical examples on working together/integrated care for musculoskeletal health, transcending disciplines and boundaries.
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The conference will support the delivery of high quality MSK services through a focus on excellent services, from prevention at a population level to excellent specialist services in orthopaedics, rheumatology and pain.
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Changes to shielding guidance
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The shielding guidance has changed so that from 1 June 2020 people who are shielding are advised that they may go outside once per day following strict social distancing. No other aspect of the guidance has changed, so people are still advised that they should remain 2 metres away from other members of their household, minimise the time spent in shared spaces, etc. Some people with MSK conditions are shielding, either because of the combination of medication they are taking or because they have other conditions that make them extremely vulnerable. Please note that the people advised to shield have a specific set of conditions; being over 70 alone does not put you in this group.
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The guidance is advisory, so people do not have to follow it, and those who wish to remain inside can do so. The support available to people who are shielding, such as food deliveries remain in place. People who are shielding can still be placed on furlough if eligible or claim statutory sick pay.
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New covid-19 well-being information
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New information on preventing musculoskeletal #bone, joint and muscle pain, and supporting mental well-being, has been compiled by NHS England, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Versus Arthritis, Public Health England and ARMA.
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Key coronavirus MSK resources
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is a fast-moving situation. There is a plethora of guidance available. ARMA is responding, coordinating directly with NHSE and alliance members on key advice and issues.
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ARMA has created a webpage for coronavirus (Covid-19) designed to provide easy access to the most relevant NHS resources and musculoskeletal guidance documents. This document is live and we are reviewing and updating it regularly, as appropriate.
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We are providing regular updates to our members via Zoom meetings, email and on our social media channels, too.
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Paediatric Rheumatology – Coronavirus webinar
The needs of children with inflammation/pain and their families in the context of coronavirus
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Friday 5 June 2020, 12.30 – 1.30pm
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The last month has seen a lot of focus on immediate responses to the coronavirus outbreak – assessing a patient's risk in relation to the virus; which services can be suspended and which need to continue; how to deliver online appointments. What are the differences when considering children and their families in a healthcare setting at this and other times?
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In this webinar a parent, rheumatologist and specialist nurse discuss these issues and how services might best respond.
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The webinar is aimed at anyone working with paediatric rheumatology patients including rheumatologists, nurses, physiotherapists, paediatricians, GPs, and managers of paediatric services.
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It is for those who want to explore approaches, ideas, dilemmas and solutions and learn how we can make sure we hear the paediatric voice in these unprecedented times.
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NHS Change Challenge
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Suggestions are rolling in for which changes the NHS has made during the pandemic that people think we should keep.
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Could you be an ARMA trustee?
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Nominations for the election of ARMA trustees are open!
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There are three vacancies and we encourage you to apply. We work collectively and collaboratively with our members – 30 organisations, ranging from specialised support groups for rare diseases to major research charities and national professional bodies. We work with partners in the NHS and Public Health England to achieve our vision…
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Arthritis Action webinar
and live Q&A
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Arthritis Action invites you to a webinar dedicated to addressing coronavirus concerns for people with arthritis.
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“COVID-19 and Arthritis: Live Q&A” will take place on Thursday 18 June 2020, 11am – 12pm.
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The webinar will be presented by Arthritis Action CEO, Shantel Irwin, who will be asking their Medical Advisor, Dr Wendy Holden, Consultant Rheumatologist at North Hampshire Hospitals, patients’ most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and Arthritis.…
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NASS self-management sessions on Facebook Live
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The NASS Facebook Live sessions have been running since March, helping people to manage their axial SpA (AS) in these unprecedented times and beyond. All of these sessions are available live, allowing comments and questions to be answered.
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NRAS New2RA and Chatbot
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The NRAS New2RA Right Start service supports people newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis to understand their diagnosis and how it is likely to affect them. Getting the right, supportive start can help people to make adjustments to their behaviour, lifestyle and health beliefs and understand why self-management is essential, and learn how to make those important first steps to managing their disease effectively.…
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SOMM’s scheduled courses
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SOMM’s next Foundation course is due to be held in London in September, and all courses following are still scheduled to take place at the moment. The Society is keeping a close eye on advice as the lockdown eases.
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The good news is that the next run of the MSc Musculoskeletal Medicine has been confirmed as definitely going ahead as planned this year. Induction will take place during the week beginning 7 September 2020 but will now be conducted remotely.…
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Reumavid study - Covid-19
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Reumavid is a questionnaire investigating the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic on people living with rheumatic conditions in United Kingdom. The survey is aimed at people living with rheumatic diseases who are experiencing confinement due to COVID-19. Its aim is to describe the consequences of the pandemic on the evolution of the disease, support services, healthcare, the quality of life and …
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Global rheumatology patient survey - Covid-19
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Pain UK would like to alert you to the work of the Covid-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance, an organisation established to "collect, analyze and disseminate information about COVID-19 and rheumatology to patients, physicians and other relevant groups to improve the care of patients with rheumatic disease." Rheumatology patients are invited to complete a patient survey, whether or not they have been …
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Moving Medicine wins Patient Care Award
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Moving Medicine, an innovative online tool designed for healthcare professionals to promote and support their patients to get more active, has been awarded the patient-centred care award at the Royal College of Physicians’ Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2020. The Moving Medicine tool has specific modules for key common conditions: cancer, depression, MSK pain, COPD.…
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Sleep struggles during lockdown
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Mental Health Awareness Week took place from 18-24 May 2020. To mark the event, Public Health England launched new advice on its ‘Every Mind Matters’ platform to help people improve their sleep. It comes as new data from Public Health England shows that more than four in ten (41%) Brits are experiencing more sleep problems than usual…
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Couch to 5K while social distancing
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Public Health England are working in partnership with BBC Get Inspired, Sport England and London Sport to launch a 9-week Couch to 5K challenge that will promote the app as an accessible way of becoming physically active while social distancing measures remain in place.
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Stay alert to stay safe messaging
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PHE has updated their public messaging to convey the latest advice from the Government regarding coronavirus. The new posters display the key messages for the 'Stay Alert' phase, containing official guidance relating to social distancing in specific settings.…
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ARMA Calendar
| 5 June 2020, 12.30pm |
ARMA webinar: Paediatric Rheumatology - Coronavirus |
| 13 June 2020 |
NASS Members Day online |
| 18 June 2020, 11am |
Arthritis Action webinar - COVID-19 and Arthritis: Live Q&A |
| 26 June 2020, 5pm |
Deadline for ARMA trustee nominations |
| 6-8 July 2020 |
Bone Research Society AGM - Postponed |
| 7 Sep 2020 |
SOMM MSc Musculoskeletal Medicine induction |
| 7-13 Sep 2020 |
RA Awareness Week (p'poned from June) |
| 18 Sep 2020 |
Aspiring to Excellence 2020 applications close *Deadline extended* |
| 26 Sep 2020 |
NRAS Gathering, Edinburgh (p'poned from June) |
| 10 Oct 2020 |
NASS Voices Newcastle |
| 12 Oct 2020 |
Annual ARMA Lecture, London |
| 6 Nov 2020 |
Wear Purple for JIA Day (p'poned from June) |
| 12-14 Nov 2020 |
PCRMM Society Conference |
| 14 Nov 2020 |
NASS Voices Bristol |
| 25 Nov 2020 |
Health and Inactivity 2020 conference, RSM |
| 30 Nov 2020 |
ARMA conference Working Together |
| 21 Apr 2021 |
FSEM-NCSEM Joint Conference, Sheffield (p'poned from 2020) |
| 28-30 June 2021 |
Bone Research Society Annual Meeting (p'poned from 2020) |
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