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ARMA Newsletter November 2021
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Thinking differently for MSK health
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ARMA virtual conference 2021
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A fantastic line-up of speakers on all the current MSK issues including social prescribing, prevention, the role of ICS in MSK improvement, long COVID, MSK health equalities and “what do good services for self-management look like?” Keynote speech from Professor Stephen Powis, National Medical Director for NHS England on how to restore MSK services sustainably.
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A bargain price for all this and as a virtual conference, no travel costs. Recordings available to delegates so you can catch up on anything you can’t attend live.
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Supported by Pfizer and Janssen who have provided funding but have had no input to the content of the conference.
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Collaboration, prevention and community: opportunities in MSK
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We are all aware of the increasingly desperate need to restore NHS services. Our patient member organisations tell us of the calls they are getting from people who can’t access the services they need. Private practitioners such as physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors report high levels of activity as those who can afford to pay for services, and their concerns about those who can’t afford to pay. Clearly this must be a priority, but how can we do this differently, not just pile pressure on an exhausted and depleted NHS workforce? We need a system wide approach, focused on collaboration, prevention and community.
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Guest blog: North Wales ARMA Network group report
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Guest blog by Stephen Mack-Smith BSc, DC, MRCC. MEAC
Chair, North Wales ARMA
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I received a letter about 14 years ago from my professional association looking for volunteers to join an umbrella group of patients and professionals with an interest in MSK problems. Funding for three years came from the English NHS, and fortune had it that owing to lobbying from North West Wales professionals within ARMA, a Pilot ARMA Network Group was formed in March 2007. It was the only one in Wales.
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Resources from Bone and Joint Week 12-20 October 2021
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We hope you had a great Bone and Joint Week. The theme NOW MORE THAN EVER good musculoskeletal health helps our wellbeing get back on track campaign resonated with many, especially following months of lockdown impact. ARMA alliance members fully supported the Twitter campaign.
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The week may be over (12-20 October), but the messages are still relevant, as are the resources.
In case you missed them, see: Bone and Joint Week resources.
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Webinars to watch
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If you missed our last webinar, it’s available to watch again:
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Key MSK COVID-19 resources
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ARMA continues to keep its COVID-19 resources page up to date.
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Members' news
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Arthritis Action’s World Arthritis Day campaign
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To mark World Arthritis Day on 12th October, Arthritis Action ran a week-long campaign on social channels to raise awareness of arthritis and highlight the impact a year living with the COVID-19 pandemic has had on people living with long-term pain conditions, like arthritis. This included the launch of a new video…
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iO convention speaker Amanda Hensman-Crook
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Amanda Hensman-Crook from Health Education England will be the keynote speaker at the Institute of Osteopathy’s convention starting 12 November 2021. Amanda will be discussing First Contact MSK roles in primary care, the advanced clinical practice agenda and will explore the role that osteopaths have to play in this contemporary healthcare environment.
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The 2021 PCRMM Annual Conference registration
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The PCRMM Society is delighted to let you know that the programme for the upcoming virtual conference "Rheumatology and Beyond in Primary Care" is now available and tickets are now on sale. After the success of last year’s conference, this promises to be an event that will enlighten, educate and also entertain…
Read more
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New stretching videos to help manage your arthritis
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Versus Arthritis has developed ten new stretching ‘follow along’ videos specifically to help people with arthritis to maintain flexibility and to help relieve stiffness. The 15-minute ‘follow along’ format means that the videos can be easily incorporated into people's daily routine.
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All of the exercises are designed to be done at home with some of the fun movements making use of everyday household objects.
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This video series will form a key part of Let’s Move, a dedicated programme funded by Sport England…
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Versus Arthritis Core Skills webinars and courses
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Versus Arthritis is running several webinars in the coming months:
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Versus Arthritis MSK bitesize webinar, 8 December 1-4pm;
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Chronic pain and the NICE guidelines webinar, 13 January 6-8pm;
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Versus Arthritis Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care digital course, 18 & 25 January, 1 & 8 February 6-8pm;
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‘Is it inflammatory arthritis or fibromyalgia syndrome?’ webinar, 24 March 2-4pm.
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New and improved arthritis app for teens and young adults
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After a successful launch last year, Versus Arthritis has exciting news about the next evolution of their free app, “Arthritis Tracker”.
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Available on Android and iPhone, the symptom and wellbeing tracker can help health professionals make the most of the time they have with patients and quickly get an understanding of some the key issues that a young person is facing, leaving more time to discuss treatment options. …
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SMILE-RA from NRAS
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Working closely with health professionals and people living with RA, NRAS has created SMILE-RA, a platform to support people with self-management of their RA. With an intuitive interface, the modules can be selected which are of interest and relevance.
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The modules available are the following: Foundation; Newly Diagnosed; Meet the Team; Managing pain; and Flares.
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Foot arthritis patient resources
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In collaboration with a number of partners the Royal College of Podiatry has developed a number of resources for people who suffer with arthritis in their feet. The main resource is available through the web page and can be accessible in over 100 languages. There are also favourable downloads in leaflet form for those wishing to pass the information on.
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NOA Annual members' conference a success
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The 2021 NOA Annual Members’ Conference held on 20 October was an opportunity for staff representing NOA member organisations, patient representatives and NOA partners from across the country to share achievements, address shared challenges and discuss what’s in store for orthopaedics in the future.
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Orthopaedic recovery webinar
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NOA Webinar - Orthopaedic Recovery: Prioritisation and Harms Review
17 November 2021 at 1pm
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The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with a major challenge in orthopaedic recovery. The inevitable delays mean we need to ensure the most urgent cases are given the correct priority and that we identify potential and real harm during this process.
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OQICAN Learning Forum
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Orthopaedic Quality Improvement (including Clinical Audit) Network (OQICAN) Learning Forum
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The next OQICAN forum takes place on 30 November 2021 from 12pm – 1:30pm and will feature presentations on the COVID status of all patients undergoing elective surgery; and on six and twelve month quality of life following hip and knee revision arthroplasty…
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Patient and public voice partners wanted to support
Best MSK Health
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The National Best Musculoskeletal (MSK) programme is seeking 10 lived experience partners to support the programme. Deadline for applications is 10 November 2021. The programme is working across primary, community, secondary and post-hospital care and across all age groups, to move towards lifelong best MSK health in all communities. Our aim is to sustain the delivery of evidence-informed personalised, high-quality integrated healthcare valued by everyone, using a collaborative and co-productive approach.
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Edgar Stene Prize 2022 competition
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The late Edgar Stene, who had severe ankylosing spondylitis, was a great promoter of co-operation between doctors, patients and community workers. The EULAR Edgar Stene Prize Competition runs yearly in his memory and honour. First prize is EUR 1,000 and the winner will be invited to attend the EULAR Congress in 2022. Second prize is EUR 700 …
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ARMA Calendar
| 3 Nov 2021, 1pm |
NASS Facebook Live Acupuncture for pain |
| 6 Nov 2021 |
British Chiropractic Association Annual Conference (virtual) |
| 10 Nov 2021 |
Deadline for National Best MSK lived experience partners |
| 10 Nov 2021, 1pm |
NASS Facebook Live: Looking after your axial SpA in the winter |
| 12-13 Nov 2021 |
Institute of Osteopathy convention |
| 17 Nov 2021, 1pm |
NOA COVID-19 Recovery webinar: Prioritisation and Harms |
| 17 Nov 2021 6pm |
NASS Facebook Live HIIT exercise session |
| 18-19 Nov 2021 |
The PCRMM Annual Conference |
| 24 Nov 2021, 1pm |
NASS Facebook Live Women and axial SpA |
| 30 Nov 2021, 12pm |
NOA/OQICAN Orthopaedic Quality Improvement forum |
| 2 Dec 2021 |
Edgar Stene Prize closing date |
| 6 Dec 2021 |
Thinking Differently for MSK Health ARMA Conference |
| 8 Dec 2021, 1-4pm |
Versus Arthritis MSK bitesize webinar |
| 13 Jan 2022, 6-8pm |
Versus Arthritis Chronic pain and the NICE guidelines webinar |
| 18 Jan 2022, 6-8pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care digital course |
| 25 Jan 2022, 6-8pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care digital course |
| 1 Feb 2022, 6-8pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care digital course |
| 8 Feb 2022, 6-8pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care digital course |
| 15 Mar 2022 |
Edgar Stene Prize winner announcement |
| 24 Mar 2022, 2-4pm |
‘Is it inflammatory arthritis or fibromyalgia syndrome?’ webinar |
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We know that many people value our newsletter, webinars and the fact that we provide a voice for MSK health. We are increasingly asked: given that our membership is made up of organisations, how can an individual support ARMA? For this reason, we have set up a new supporter scheme.
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