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ARMA Newsletter January 2024
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As the final draft of our report into the MSK health inequalities inquiry comes together, a few things have made me think about the importance of data.
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First the good news. NHS England has published a statement on information on health inequalities. The Statement includes which information on health inequalities should be collected, analysed and published by NHS bodies in England. Sadly, it does not link to the conditions in the Major Conditions Strategy, so MSK is included only in the overall figures for elective care. However, there is a note about community services which is important for MSK.
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Managing children’s chronic non-cancer pain better
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Health researchers at the University of Stirling are calling for an overhaul of services for children living with chronic pain. A new study, led by Dr Emma France and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, found children are often left without effective pain management and struggle to access support from health services.
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Karen Middleton: the past and future of MSK Physiotherapy
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The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) has been very fortunate to have Karen Middleton, recently retired as CEO of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, as its President for many years and we thank her for her valuable contribution to SOMM and wish her well as she retires from that role as well.
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NRAS 2024 Look Ahead and Quiz
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NRAS CEO, Clare Jacklin, will be welcoming in the new year with a short update on plans for their 2024 and a fun family quiz you can join in online.
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No prizes, just a fun activity to play along with at home.
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Join the first NRAS Live of 2024 on Wednesday 31st January at 7pm.
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New FSEM Diploma in Exercise Medicine
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The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM UK) has launched a new Diploma in Exercise Medicine.
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This Diploma sets the standard for Exercise Medicine knowledge across the breadth of healthcare professions, a benchmark against which both commissioners and patients can quality assure.
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CCAA Family Residential Support Weekend 2024
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The CCAA Family Support weekend is organised for the children and families that live with the effects of JIA. For over 25 years, CCAA have been organising weekends of fun activities for the kids and informative support sessions, led by Health Professionals, for the parents. Not only is the weekend a unique opportunity for your family to meet and share experiences with other families, the children meet others in similar situations, realising they are not alone and often leave with lasting friendships.
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Arthritis Action launches new three-year strategy
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Focusing on improving daily life with arthritis for all
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UK Charity Arthritis Action has released its new three-year strategy setting out key objectives to improve daily life with arthritis for all, through self-management. The plan, which builds on its previous 2021-2023 strategy, highlights six key strategic priorities. Arthritis has traditionally been seen as a condition of older age. Central to Arthritis Action’s aims are to reach more young adults across the UK and support more people in work of all ages.
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Environmental sustainability in orthopaedics
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New white paper on environmental sustainability in orthopaedic surgery & MSK Health Orthopaedic Research and The British Orthopaedic Trainees Association (BOTA) have co-authored a white paper on environmental sustainability in orthopaedic surgery and MSK Health.
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As one of the largest areas of expenditure for the NHS, including 25% of the UK’s surgical workload, musculoskeletal (MSK) health has to be at the forefront of efforts to achieve a net zero NHS.
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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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Information on Health Inequalities - NHSE
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NHS England’s Statement on Information on Health Inequalities (duty under section 13SA of the National Health Service Act 2006) was published in November 2023.
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Integrated care boards, trusts and foundation trusts should use this statement to identify key information on health inequalities and set out how they have responded to it in annual reports. The document sets out a range of indications which should be published by relevant NHS bodies in England.
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Aquatics and swimming programme for all health and social care staff
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The Aquatic Activity and Swimming for Health e-learning programme is now available for everyone within health and social care settings.
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Previously only available for colleagues with an NHS email address, the programme can now be accessed by all.
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The resource, developed in partnership with Swim England, Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ATACP) and the University of Nottingham, raises awareness of the benefits of aquatic activity on health and wellbeing and will enhance learners’ confidence in identifying patients who would benefit most.
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ARMA Calendar
| 26 January 2024 |
Applications Close for FSEM Diploma in Exercise Medicine |
| 31 January 2024, 7pm |
NRAS Live 2024 Look Ahead and Quiz |
| 1 February 2024, 6-9pm |
Versus Arthritis MSK Bitesize online course |
| 5 February 2024 |
Deadline for ORUK/NJR/RCSEng Research Fellowship applications |
| 28 February 2024 |
FSEM Diploma in Exercise Medicine exam |
| 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 |
| 28-30 June 2024 |
CCAA Family Residential Support Weekend, Dorset |
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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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