Celebrating the Success of Bone and Joint Week 2025
This year’s Bone and Joint Week, held from 12 – 20 October, was a demonstration of ARMA members uniting with the shared goal of raising awareness of the urgent need to prioritise MSK health.
With the theme highlighting that 1 in 3 people in the UK live with an MSK condition, the week focused on advocating for the MSK policy priorities agreed by ARMA members in response to the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan.
Through coordinated social media efforts, ARMA members amplified each other’s voices, using shared messages and graphics in their call for action. Together, we reminded decision-makers and the public that MSK conditions are not only widespread but have a profound impact on people’s lives, the economy, and the healthcare system.
The week began on World Arthritis Day, with a strong call for MSK to be fully embedded in national health strategy, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and investment in services that support people living with arthritis.
As the week progressed, World Spine Day highlighted the importance of spinal health, encouraging a prevention first approach and calling for better access to timely, multidisciplinary care.
Later in the week, World Paediatric Bone and Joint Day drew attention to the often-overlooked MSK needs of children and young people, emphasising the importance of inclusive service design to support lifelong MSK health.
The campaign concluded on World Osteoporosis Day, celebrating the inclusion of Fracture Liaison Services in the 10 Year Plan, while calling for urgent action to implement these services across the UK and close the current gaps in care.
A huge thanks to all ARMA members for your collaboration and to all who shared messages and graphics to help the campaign reach wider audiences.