MSK & Arthritis News

Living with RA in Wales?

A chance to meet the team who support you! 

NRAS is pleased to invite people in Mid-Wales to an in-person event in Aberystwyth on the 22nd of October 2025. 

Members of the NRAS team, including Director of Innovation and Services Donagh Stenson, will be joined by Professor Karim Raza, Consultant Rheumatologist, Bronglais Hospital, Hywel Dda University Health Board, and Sarah O’Donovan, a rheumatology nurse specialist who works with Professor Raza. The event will consist of talks by Donagh and Karim about how NRAS can support people to self-manage their condition and about developments in rheumatology care.…

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The BOA’s AI Conference 2025

Following the success of the conference over the last three years, the BOA is delighted to announce that the 2025 AI in Orthopaedics and MSK event will take place on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 10 Union Street, London.

  • Visionary Keynotes – from leading surgeons, researchers, and technologists showcasing AI breakthroughs poised to redefine orthopaedic care and patient outcomes.
  • Hands-on workshops – that place cutting-edge diagnostic, surgical planning, and rehabilitation AI tools directly in your hands.
  • Strategic networking with clinicians, AI developers, investors, and healthcare leaders to foster collaborations that accelerate innovation and improve orthopaedic care.
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A brand-new Chiro Live 2025 experience

Join Joe Wicks and holistic health experts at Chiro Live 2025

This November, the Chiro Live 2025 conference is opening its doors to the public for the very first time for a brand-new experience tailored for those curious about living better, moving more, and taking a whole-person approach to health.

Introducing ‘Thrive: A Holistic Health & Lifestyle Morning’, Saturday 15 November at 9:00.

Whether you’re a fan of Joe Wicks, love discovering new wellness strategies, or simply want a rejuvenating experience in stunning surroundings, this is your chance to do something for you.…

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Inaugural Cornwall Arthritis Trust podcast

CAT bannerThe Cornwall Arthritis Trust is delighted to launch their first ever Freedom to Move podcast.

Sally Crabtree presents the first podcast featuring Professor Tony Woolf talking about how the charity began, the importance work of the charity and some wonderful tip tips on how to live your best life whilst living with a long term health condition such as Arthritis or other MSK conditions.

We hear from Tracy Noon, a wonderful inspiring story about Tracy’s personal journey living with Arthritis and how walking has changed her life, plus an exciting challenge ahead.…

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SOMM on the Physio Network podcast

SOMM logoSOMM is excited to announce that two of their Teaching Fellows, Darren Collin and Johnny Smith have recorded an episode for the Physio Network podcast, in which they discussed the role of manual therapy in physiotherapy, along with the key differences between NHS and private practice.

Physio NetworkThis insightful conversation (coming soon to your podcast feeds) sets the stage for SOMM’s upcoming Spinal Manual Therapy Masterclass, taking place on 11th October 2025 in Liverpool — a new offering designed to sharpen hands-on skills and deepen clinical reasoning in spinal care.…

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BASRaT calls for VAT exemption for PSA registrants

Call for VAT exemption for Healthcare Workers on PSA Accredited Registers

BASRat logoThe Accredited Registers Collaborative is urging the Government to address a long-standing legislative gap that excludes health and care practitioners on Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Accredited Registers from VAT exemption, despite their vital contributions to public health.

Under current legislation only professionals on statutory registers are eligible for VAT-exempt status. However, over 120,000 health and care professionals now work under PSA accredited voluntary registers providing essential services across the NHS and private sectors but remain subject to VAT, placing them and the public at a financial disadvantage.…

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A turning point for MSK health

– but only if we choose to take it

ARMA CEOby Adrian Bradley, CEO, Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA)

I hope you are enjoying the summer.

This month we are pleased to have a guest blog from Deborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive of Versus Arthritis.

In her blog, Deborah rightly identifies the huge opportunity presented by the 10 Year Health Plan for England and the serious risk that MSK conditions continue to be sidelined.

As the alliance representing about forty diverse patient organisations and professional bodies across the MSK community, ARMA welcomes the Plan’s ambition but we are under no illusions.…

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Please join us at the BOA Gala Dinner 2025

arms wide The BOA Gala Dinner 2025 is set to sparkle! Please join the British Orthopaedic Association at the Municipal Hotel, Liverpool for an unforgettable night of elegance, inspiration and celebration.

John BarnesWednesday 17th September 2025.
Drinks from 7:30 PM / Dinner at 8:15 PM.
Dress Code: Black Tie

This year the gala features football legend John Barnes MBE in an exclusive fireside chat with award-winning LFCTV presenter Steve Hothersall. Highlight of the night: A one-of-a-kind charity auction item from John’s playing era—supporting Joint Action, the BOA’s orthopaedic research appeal.…

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Evaluating the impact of a new digital intervention

in the poolGood Boost Digital exercise programme boosts outcomes for MSK patients 

A large-scale evaluation of a community-based digital exercise programme for people with MSK conditions has demonstrated significant improvements in physical function, mental wellbeing, and healthcare cost-efficiency.

prep tablePublished in the Musculoskeletal Care journal, the study tracked more than 4,400 participants across the UK who engaged with Good Boost, a digital exercise programme delivered both at home and in community leisure centres via tablet computers. The intervention includes bespoke water- and land-based exercise sessions that adapt to each participant’s condition, goals, and feedback.…

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