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Join a chorus of local voices for MSK
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Integrated Care Boards have been in place for almost a year now. Over that year, we have seen the profile and status of MSK health rising at a national level. It is difficult to tell if that profile is reflected at an ICB level. If not, then all the national profile in the world won’t make a difference to people with MSK conditions. That’s why ARMA is making local MSK services a priority with a new project, and we need you to get involved.
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The fact that the Major Conditions Strategy includes MSK as one of the six identified conditions should signal to ICBs the importance of MSK and the need to ensure it gets equal attention. A quick look at a random selection of ICB websites shows that the priority for MSK is variable. Some have MSK service plans easily identifiable. Most have little or no mention.
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Community-Powered MSK: ARMA Annual Lecture 2023
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More and more of us are living with long-term MSK conditions, putting increasing pressure on our already over-stretched NHS and local services. Is the current model unsustainable? And what does the future of MSK care look like?
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These were questions explored in the well-attended 2023 ARMA Annual Lecture. We were delighted to welcome two leading experts in their fields, Adam Lent, Chief Executive of New Local, and Laura Finucane, Consultant Physiotherapist and Clinical Director of Sussex MSK Partnership, who shared their insights with a lively audience.
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Adam gave an outline of New Local’s recent report, A Community-Powered NHS, which proposed a radical shift towards a healthcare system focused on preventing illness as much as treating it. Starting with rich descriptions of the current medical system, and real-world examples from the UK and abroad, he went on to advocate for a new model that put people in charge.
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Drawing on her in-depth experience of front-line MSK care, Laura considered how this would work at a local level. She explained the need for a holistic approach, taking into consideration the fact that many patients with MSK experience a range of conditions and symptoms.
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Treating MSK conditions in isolation can do patients a disservice, without addressing the root causes. There are already many great examples from the MSK community as to how this could work in practice, while this approach could benefit staff as much as patients.
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This fascinating discussion implied that we could see a sea-change occurring, but it requires courage on the part of everyone involved. Not surprisingly, there was plenty of interaction from the audience, with many insightful questions as well as participants keen to share their own experience.
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We would like to extend a big thank you to Adam, Laura, and event sponsors getUBetter as well as everyone who attended and helped to make this year’s lecture a success.
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Second call for evidence – Local Services
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When it comes to treatment and quality of life for people living with an MSK condition, it’s far from a level playing field.
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Where you live, your income, gender, and ethnic background can all have an impact on MSK health. Sadly, deprivation is a significant driver of inequalities, with people in deprived areas more likely to have a long-term MSK condition. They also tend to experience more chronic pain, worse outcomes, and lower quality of life.
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That is why ARMA is conducting the first ever national inquiry into MSK Health inequalities to explore and highlight these issues and make recommendations for improvement.
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Local services play a key role in addressing these issues. In our first call for evidence, we heard insightful and thought-provoking responses from service providers throughout the length and breadth of the country.
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We are now calling on more local service providers to respond and provide examples from their own experience. We are interested in any local attempts to address inequalities in MSK related to deprivation, even if you have not engaged in formal research.
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ORUK Invention for Innovation: AI in MSK
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Orthopaedic Research UK is seeking to co-fund research applications with the National Institute for Health and Care Research that have the aim of transforming musculoskeletal health outcomes through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The April 2023 NIHR Invention for Innovation Product Development Award call 26 and Challenge call 15 invite proposals in AI in musculoskeletal health for research that falls into any of the following areas: diagnosis, self-management, treatment optimisation, monitoring, risk stratification and health economics…
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Encouraging Physical Activity webinar
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Versus Arthritis: Encouraging Physical Activity in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions
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Date: 7 June 2023
Time: 7-8pm
Delivered via Microsoft Teams Live
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This free webinar aimed at healthcare professionals will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage conversations with your patients about physical activity. Learn about the recommended levels …
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Free HMSA 'Ask the OT' patient webinar
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The Hypermobility Syndromes Association supports everyone with hypermobility. On Thursday, 18th May at 7pm they have an extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session for patients with hypermobility. The regular slot will have not only Occupational Therapist Jo Southall, but also the HMSA’s Lead Medical Advisor and Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Phillip Bull. This ‘Ask the Experts’ session will be open, free to members and non-members. The Association hopes you can join in. Bring your questions – or send them in advance.
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NRAS SMILE-RA webinars
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NRAS will be hosting two webinars on the 25 May and 31 May to explain more about their free online self-management programme SMILE-RA and how it can help health professionals and their patients.
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NRAS Live Helpline Top Tips
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On 31 May the NRAS Information & Support Team will answer questions on a vast range of topics via the Helpline. They will go through some of the FAQs around non-medical related aspects of living with rheumatoid arthritis.
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NRAS Celebrating artists
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On #WorldArtDay, NRAS wants to celebrate artists with RA & JIA, and hear about their artistic journeys. Visit the NRAS blog, where artists from the RA & JIA communities share some of their work, along with some words from them about how creating art helps them cope with their condition.
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Where Dermatology Meets Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal
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Course and Conference, Wednesday 21 June 2023 Cavendish Conference Centre, London
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Following on from the hugely successful ‘Where Dermatology Meets’ conference last year, the Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS) has joined forces with the Primary Care Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine Society (PCRMM) to deliver an exclusive dual specialty conference for all members of the primary healthcare team.
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Registration open for NOA Annual Members Conference 2023
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Registration is now open for the third annual NOA Annual Members' Conference taking place on 19 October 2023, 8:30am - 4:30pm at Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, Birmingham. Confirmed speakers include ARMA CEO Sue Brown.
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The NOA Annual Members' Conference is an impactful learning and networking opportunity for the orthopaedic community.
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ARMA Calendar
| 18 May 2023, 7pm |
HMSA 'Ask the OT' patient webinar |
| 25 May 2023 |
NRAS SMILE-RA webinar |
| 31 May 2023 |
ARMA Inquiry second call for evidence (Local Services) closes |
| 31 May 2023 |
NRAS SMILE-RA webinar |
| 31 May 2023 |
NRAS Live Helpline Top Tips |
| 31 May 2023, 1pm |
NASS Facebook Live: Personal care and axial SpA |
| 1 June 2023 |
Why Sports 2023 Improving Health and Increasing Activity Conference |
| 6 June 2023 |
Deadline for ROS osteoporosis research grant applications |
| 7 June 2023 |
Versus Arthritis Encouraging Physical Activity in MSK webinar |
| 21 June 2023 |
PCRMM & PCDS: Where Dermatology Meets Rheumatology & MSK |
| 3–5 July 2023 |
BSPRM-BASCIS Annual Scientific Conference |
| 3–7 July 2023 |
JIA-at-NRAS JIA Awareness Week |
| 11–17 Sept 2023 |
NRAS RA Awareness Week |
| 19 Oct 2023 |
NOA Annual Members' Conference, Birmingham |
| 20–21 Oct 2023 |
International Osteopathy Convention 2023, London |
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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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