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ARMA Newsletter December 2023
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At the end of each year, I look back and reflect on what ARMA has achieved in the past 12 months. It’s easy to lose sight of the positive – things go well, we move on and tackle another challenge. So it’s good to remind ourselves what’s happened in the previous year.
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To be honest I had forgotten our lecture earlier in the year, on the theme of Community Powered MSK. Looking back, I remember the feedback we had describing it as amazing, insightful, thought provoking, refreshing, inspiring and innovative. No wonder it is the most watched lecture we have ever recorded.
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ARMA is pleased to welcome Cathy Monaghan, our new Public Affairs and Policy Officer. Cathy will be editing future issues of this newsletter as well as taking responsibility for our external communications and policy work. She joins us at an exciting time for her role as she will be leading on the communications plan for our health inequalities inquiry report.
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Cathy has a wealth of relevant experience, having held a number of roles in parliament including research and communications for MPs. She has also worked as Communications and Parliamentary Affairs Officer for a membership body, the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners.
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Members' news
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New Hips & Knees: Britian’s Longest Queue?
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With numbers on the NHS waiting list at a record high of 7.75 million and rising, on the 30th of November 2023, ITV’s flagship current affairs programme ‘ITV Tonight’ focused on the huge waiting lists for joint replacement surgery.
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With input from Versus Arthritis, Dr Zoe Williams investigates the health impacts on the estimated one million-plus people currently waiting, in some cases for years, for trauma and orthopaedic treatment.
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Osteopathy included in key NHS tools
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The NHS published a series of free decision-support tools to enhance shared decision-making for patients and practitioners. The tools for both hip and knee osteoarthritis include osteopathy as part of the options for consideration. See the full list of tools here.
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New research identifies lessons for hip replacement procedures
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New research study identifies lessons that can be drawn from analysing linked national datasets on revision hip replacement procedures. Improved planning, smarter resource allocation and above all, better patient outcomes are the aims of this research study led by Mr Richard Holleyman from Newcastle University with funding from Orthopaedic Research UK and the British Hip Society.
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Inaugural winner of the ORUK/Daphne Jackson Fellowship
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The Daphne Jackson Trust, in partnership with Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK), is delighted to announce that a three-year Fellowship has been awarded to Dr Nikki Kuiper. She is a highly qualified academic with a biomedical PhD and a long-standing career in the musculoskeletal (MSK) field via a long association with the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Hospital (RJAH) …
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New paper shows impact and value of community-based MSK care
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A paper evaluating the effectiveness of the ESCAPE-pain programme delivered in community centres - "Community‐based care for people with chronic knee and hip pain: Preliminary clinical outcomes and healthcare utilisation for ESCAPE‐pain” – shows the positive impact of the programme on levels of participant activity. Before the programme, only 24% of participants were classified as ‘fairly active/active’…
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Applications open for ORUK/NJR/RCSEng Research Fellowship
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Applications are now open for a joint research fellowship funded by Orthopaedic Research UK, National Joint Registry and The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The fellowship is open to pre-CCT candidates aiming to propose a research project aligned with NJR's broad strategic objectives. The deadline for applications is 5 February 2024.
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Are you looking for a new opportunity?
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The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is looking for new colleagues to join their amazing team. NRAS has some great opportunities to join the charity as they embark on an ambitious three-year strategy. Head of Services, Delivery & Innovation and Part-time Information & Support Coordinator (Both based at office in Maidenhead, Berkshire with hybrid working.)
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Will you help NRAS deliver a vision of ‘Life without limits for those living with RA or JIA’?
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Comprehensive NRAS Live video playlist
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While there are no NRAS Live events planned this month, if you missed any of their live broadcasts, remember you can watch ALL previous NRAS Lives via their YouTube channel.
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They have even made this handy playlist, which has all previous live events in chronological order for those of you who would like a Christmas binge!
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NOA webinar explores green initiatives
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In a compelling exploration of Sustainability and the Green Agenda in Orthopaedic Surgery, the National Orthopaedic Alliance hosted a thought-provoking webinar on 29 November 2023. Chaired by Mr. Cormac Kelly, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and NOA Webinar Programme Lead, the virtual event delved into the latest developments in sustainability within the NHS, specifically within orthopaedic surgery.
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A day of inspiration at Chiro Live 2023
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Chiro Live – the British Chiropractic Association’s (BCA) 2023 conference, saw over 300 members, doctors, psychologists and other healthcare professionals coming together to unite behind their common Vision: for chiropractic to be integral to UK healthcare; and celebrate their Mission of being the home for chiropractors who put patients first. The BCA is delighted to bring the MSK community its best highlights from the event …
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Health & Wellbeing at Work
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Registration is now open for the UK’s most established workplace health and wellbeing event, Health & Wellbeing at Work, 12-13 March 2024 NEC, Birmingham. Early bird rates are available for a limited time only. Take advantage of this offer with early bird tickets starting at just £69+VAT, book now to SAVE £10 compared to standard ticket prices!
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King's Fund resources on health inequalities
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As the conversation grows around health inequalities, we wanted to highlight three recent resources.
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This King’s Fund podcast episode from 29th November explores how the NHS waiting list for elective care can be better managed to improve health equity. A really interesting discussion of the ethics, impact on patients and healthcare professionals, policy decisions and controversies around how waiting lists are managed and prioritised.
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New report on tackling the elective backlog
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The Medical Technology Group has launched its elective backlog report 2023 into the creation of Surgical Hubs and Community Diagnostic Centres. Examining decision-making, how NHS England is tackling the backlog, and the role of both patients and medical technology, this report outlines key recommendations to improve the workings of such innovative services.
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WHO non-surgical guideline on low back pain
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The World Health Organisation have recently published a new guideline for non-surgical management of chronic primary low back pain in adults in both primary and community care settings. Recommendations include physical, (one) pharmacological and psychological interventions.
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ARMA Calendar
| 1 February 2024, 6-9pm |
Versus Arthritis MSK Bitesize online course |
| 5 February 2024 |
Deadline for ORUK/NJR/RCSEng Research Fellowship applications |
| 6 March 2024, 9-5pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care workshop, Antrim |
| 7 March 2024, 6.30-8.30pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care online |
| 12-13 March 2024 |
Health & Wellbeing at Work event, NEC Birmingham |
| 14 March 2024, 6.30-8.30pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care online |
| 21 March 2024, 6.30-8.30pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care online |
| 28 March 2024, 6.30-8.30pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care online |
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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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