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ARMA Newsletter November 2022
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Local and national
Another new Government, another new(ish) Secretary of State for Health. From an MSK perspective, what should their priorities be? There are a few things that need to happen nationally, but my first thoughts are that we don’t now need loads of new government targets and promises. A lot of what is needed is local and local systems need to be given the space to deliver.
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At a local level there are three things I think Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) need to do to deliver on MSK.
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A view from Wales: Overly optimistic or truly evolutionary, time will tell.
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Reflection from the national clinical co-leads for the Welsh national musculoskeletal clinical Network
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Dr Meinir Jones, General Practitioner, Associate Medical in HDUHB;
Dr Rob Letchford, Consultant Physiotherapist MSK rehabilitation in CAVUHB
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Six months into these new roles, we find ourselves reaching a peak of optimism and enthusiasm for the future. In the aftermath of a devastating two years that has negatively affected so many, and left previously stretched health services with unprecedented challenges, that seems a ridiculous position to hold. Perhaps it’s our optimism (given the positive effects on health we recommend that you try it out too!). However perhaps there’s good reason and we are reaching a tipping point that will move health and care to its next evolutionary chapter?
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ARMA Lecture recording
Delivering equitable MSK healthcare: from prevention to highly specialised care.
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Our annual lecture 2022 was given by Liz Lingard Delivery Partner, System Improvement, NHS England (North East & Yorkshire) followed by a panel discussion with Asim Suleman, GPwER Pain Management, and Jane Taylor, who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis aged 26 and is an ARMA trustee.
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Our first hybrid event asked what drives inequalities in MSK health? What can be done to address this? A recording of the event is available to watch.
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Free ESCAPE-pain Together programme webinar
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The full impact of the pandemic upon musculoskeletal health is clear, with an enormous increase in the number of people with knee, hip and back pain. This forthcoming, free ESCAPE-pain together webinar is being held on Thursday 8 December 2022, 10:00 – 13:00 and brings together leisure, community and clinical commissioners and providers interested in forming collaborative partnerships to deliver ESCAPE-pain in their communities.
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ORUK and Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship 2022
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Orthopaedic Research UK is delighted to be partnering with Daphne Jackson Trust to support returners to MSK research following a career break of two years or more taken for a family, caring or health reason. Applications are invited for a three-year Daphne Jackson Fellowship co-sponsored by Orthopaedic Research UK to be held at any UK university or research establishment. The Fellowship is intended for orthopaedic scientists and musculoskeletal allied health professionals who want to return to their research careers.
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ESCAPE-pain facilitator training courses
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Enabling Self-management and Coping with Arthritic Pain using Exercise (ESCAPE-pain): facilitator training courses
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The ESCAPE-pain programme is an evidence based, group rehabilitation programme that aims to support people living with chronic knee or hip pain, or non-specific low back pain: ESCAPE-pain for knees and hips, and ESCAPE-pain for backs. The flexibility of ESCAPE-pain means it can be delivered in a variety of locations and by a range of professionals.
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Versus Arthritis Cost-of-living crisis petition letter
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On World Arthritis Day, Versus Arthritis sought to shine a light on the crisis people with arthritis are facing this winter — by calling on the Prime Minister to take urgent action to protect them.
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In September, Versus Arthritis surveyed almost 4,000 people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions to ask how the cost-of-living crisis was affecting them, and the results were were staggering.
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Managing chronic pain in primary care webinar
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Managing chronic pain can be one of the most difficult aspects of primary care for both doctors and patients. This trainer led short course looks at the NICE chronic primary pain guidelines and ways to put these into practice.
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This webinar will cover: an outline of the NICE guidelines and what they mean for the doctor and patient; new consultation skills to manage difficult interactions; the principles of medication use; and resources that can help.
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PCRMM Annual Conference 2022 programme
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MSK Across Multi-Disciplinary First Contact Care
11 and 12 November 2022
ONLINE
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The Primary Care Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine Society is delighted to announce this year’s conference. The success of past conferences engenders motivation for the Society to try and improve each year and offer more of what will educate, stimulate and benefit you all.
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iO Digital Convention 2022
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This exclusive two-day digital event hosted by the Institute of Osteopathy starts on 25 November 2022. With two keynote sessions and 18 live workshops to choose from covering clinical, business and development topics, you will also have access to over 20 hours of CPD recordings. During the event you will have exciting opportunities to virtually network and chat with delegates, speakers and exhibitors online.
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Human Factors Training webinar
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The next NOA webinar will look at Human Factors Training and Patient Safety. It will highlight the successes and challenges of setting up and developing a service as well as give an overview of human factors and ergonomics, its relevance and role in improving patient safety and how it has been embedded at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital.
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Date: 2 November 2022
Time: 12pm – 1:15pm
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NOA Conference feedback
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The second annual, CPD-certified NOA Annual Members’ Conference was held in Birmingham on 19 October 2022. It was an impactful learning and networking opportunity for the orthopaedic community with over 100 guests in attendance. The day’s sessions were not only of interest to clinicians and specialist trusts, but covered the entire orthopaedic spectrum and included a wide range of topics…
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Happy Birthday NRAS!
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21 years ago in October, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society was born.
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What an amazing first 21 years it’s been for the society. From that blank piece of paper in Ailsa’s front room to the nationally and internationally acclaimed patient organisation. What will the next 21 years hold for us I wonder?
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NRAS Leicester Mela Event
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NRAS was proud to host the first Rheumatoid Arthritis Mela tailored for the South Asian community, which took place at Leicester Racecourse on the 13 October 2022. The event had a great representation of healthcare professionals and specialists from the South Asian community who kindly gave their time to share their expertise on the day.
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RSPH awards for Good Boost
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Swim England and Good Boost won two honours in the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Awards for their Water Wellbeing programme. The organisations were announced as winners of the Community Health Development category, followed by the Public Health Minister’s Award which is chosen from the winners of each category.
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Edgar Stene 2023 Competition
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The EULAR Edgar Stene Prize Competition runs yearly in memory and honour of the late Edgar W. Stene, who had severe ankylosing spondylitis. First prize is EUR 1,000, including a travel bursary to attend the EULAR Congress 2023. Second prize is EUR 700 and Third is EUR 300.
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The competition has now launched for 2023 with entries called on the topic:
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“How better communication with my doctor improved my life with an RMD”.
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MSK Toolkit supporting young adults launched
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The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health Toolkit for employers and further education institutions – how to support adolescents and young adults to a better future has been launched.
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There are two main aims of the toolkit:
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- To help employers and FE institutions understand the part they play in preventing MSK conditions;
- To set out how they can support young people with chronic MSK conditions to realise their potential, thrive and remain in work or education.
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NHS England Spinal MRI leaflets published
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Two new leaflets, one for clinicians and another for patients, which aim to reduce unwarranted variation in requests for MRI scans for spinal conditions are now available from NHS England.
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Developed by spinal clinicians in collaboration with lived experience partners and stakeholders, the leaflets support both patients and clinicians when considering whether an MRI scan is appropriate and interpreting the the scan report.
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The patient leaflet can be shared with patients before or during their MRI scan appointment and radiology departments may also wish to link to the advice leaflet on the spinal MRI report.
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Boost Your Immunity vaccinations campaign
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This autumn/winter, flu vaccination and COVID-19 boosters will be critical to maximising uptake of both vaccines amongst eligible groups.
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An integrated campaign will encourage uptake by signalling the importance of both vaccines and informing the public about the threat of both viruses circulating this winter, to overcome barriers and remind people of the benefits of vaccines.
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NICE publishes osteoarthritis guideline
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NICE publishes guideline on Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management.
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This guideline (published 19 October 2022) covers the diagnosis, assessment and non-surgical management of osteoarthritis with the aim to improve both management of and quality of life for people with the condition.
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ARMA chronic pain resources
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Earlier this year, ARMA published a suite of chronic pain resources to address the 15.5 million people and 81% of people with a musculoskeletal condition reporting being in chronic pain. Chronic (persistent or long-lasting or recurrent) pain is life-changing and can affect all parts of life. Chronic pain is linked to deprivation and health inequalities. For these reasons, chronic pain is important to the ARMA alliance of members.
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ARMA members have collaborated to produce the resources available on our Pain and MSK page.
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ARMA Calendar
| 2 Nov 2022, 12-1:15pm |
NOA Webinar: Human Factors Training and Patient Safety |
| 2 Nov 2022, 1pm |
NASS Facebook Live Sports and axial SpA |
| 2 Nov 2022 6:30-8:30pm |
Core Skills in MSK care digital (4 weeks) course |
| 5–6 Nov 2022 |
BCA Conference 2022 |
| 6 Nov 2022 |
Deadline for FOREUM e-health study proposals |
| 7 Nov 2022 |
Versus Arthritis Fatigue evidence review application deadline |
| 9 Nov 2022 |
Versus Arthritis Priorites 2023 funding application deadline |
| 11–12 Nov 2022 |
PCRMM Annual Conference 2022 |
| 16 Nov 2022, 1pm |
NASS Facebook Live Somatics taster session |
| 23–24 Nov 2022 |
Therapy Expo and MSK 2022 |
| 25 - 26 Nov 2022 |
iO Digital Convention 2022 |
| 29 Nov 2022, 1pm |
NASS Facebook Live Update on Making it Work research |
| 30 Nov 2022, 6:30-8:30pm |
Managing chronic pain in primary care course |
| 5 Dec 2022 |
Deadline for Edgar Stene Prize essays to ARMA |
| 7 Dec 2022, 1pm |
NASS Facebook Live Pilates taster session |
| 8 Dec 2022, 10am-1pm |
Free Escape Pain webinar / learning event |
| 19 Dec 2022 |
ORUK/Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship 2022 close applications |
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