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ARMA Newsletter February 2025
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A question of balance
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Last month I joined about 200 others at a government consultation event for the Ten Year Health Plan. Patient organisations, voluntary sector and professional bodies came together to get updates from the consultation process so far and discuss questions arising from the vision groups’ work.
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Around our tables we were asked to consider one of three questions about how the NHS can make the shift to working more in partnership – with patients, communities and the voluntary sector.
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Senedd Health Committee -
Supporting people with chronic conditions
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The Welsh Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee has published its report Supporting people with chronic conditions.
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The report makes a number of urgent recommendations to the Welsh Government to ensure that people currently living with chronic conditions are being properly supported and are receiving the services they need to manage their care.
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Sport Rehabilitation Advice on BBC
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BASRaT registered sport rehabilitator, Adam Naylor gave advice on the BBC’s Morning Live programme in early February. It was in a news piece that followed two runners struggling with injuries. In the item, Adam explains factors affecting injury and carries out an assessment on each runner. Following the assessment, Adam provides personalised advice on how best to help, highlighting how a sport rehabber delivers effective, person-centred rehabilitation.
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FSEM’s Diploma examinations 2025
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The Diploma in Team Care will set the standard for team care knowledge across sport and exercise medicine. Applications open now. Exam sitting: 15th April 2025.
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The Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine sets the standard for MSK knowledge across the entire breadth of community care. Applications open now. Exam sitting: 20th May 2025
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Finance & Operations Coordinator vacancy
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Arthritis Action are recruiting for a Finance & Operations Coordinator in a full-time hybrid role.
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This is a varied role supporting Arthritis Action’s finance, operations and administrative processes. You will ensure the smooth running of the Charity’s finance and operations to meet its evolving needs and ensure efficiencies.
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APPG on Osteoporosis – Access to Medicines Inquiry
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ROS and APPG on Osteoporosis and Bone Health Inquiry Report on Access to Medicines
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An upcoming report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Osteoporosis and Bone Health highlights the “critical need for system-wide reform” to address barriers to osteoporosis medication in the NHS, leaving millions of people at risk of life-threatening fractures. Fractures caused by osteoporosis are preventable.
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Free NASS online help for those recently diagnosed
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Bespoke self-management and peer support for people in England recently diagnosed with axial SpA
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NASS is running free online sessions for people in England recently diagnosed with axial SpA. As part of the sign-up process, attendees select bespoke support from NASS, such as a chat with someone on the Helpline, resources sent in the post, and information about exercising safely.
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Exploring education pathways in MSK Medicine
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Johnny Smith, SOMM’s Chair of Education, recently recorded a webinar with Katie Emmett from Physiquipe where they explored pathways in MSK Medicine. Johnny highlighted the ways in which SOMM ensures their content is current, evidence-based and how the approach has evolved over the years.
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NOA Annual members' conference and awards
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The NOA Conference and Awards takes place on 15 May 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC). NOA members can register here.
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The CPD accredited NOA Conference - which is free to attend for NOA members - brings together clinicians and healthcare professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds within orthopaedics.
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Apni Jung leaflets now available in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi
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As part of a commitment to increasing their support of South Asian communities across the UK impacted by Rheumatoid Arthritis, NRAS is pleased to announce the launch of three new patient-facing leaflets in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi. These are now available as downloads or in hard copy for individuals and in quantity for rheumatology teams serving people from South Asian heritage, adding to the collective resources on the Apni Jung area of the NRAS website specifically for South Asian communities.
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NRAS Local Groups
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NRAS local groups are a wonderful place to share knowledge, enjoy engaging events and find friendship with others who know what living with rheumatoid arthritis is like. By joining an NRAS local group, people can find support, enjoy activities and learn from expert speakers.
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For more information on upcoming local events, visit the event page on nras.org.uk.
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For more information on NRAS Local Groups and NRAS JoinTogether online groups, please visit the NRAS Connect with others page.
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BOA Ortho Update Course 2025
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Don’t miss out on a place on Ortho Update course on Saturday 1st March 2025, run by the The British Orthopaedic Association. The course is designed to deliver teaching on important / hot topics and clinical examination skills to cover various aspects of the orthopaedic curriculum over a 3-year cycle.
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Training Orthopaedic Trainers
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The British Orthopaedic Association is running the Training Orthopaedic Trainers (TOTs) course on Monday, March 24th 2025. The programme is aimed to improve the standard of teaching for those in trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) training and practice entirely online.
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New resource - updated psoriatic arthritis leaflet
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The Psoriasis Association has had a busy year updating their leaflet series, with the re-imagined Psoriatic Arthritis Leaflet being the final installment. The new, vibrant leaflet features authentic images of people living with psoriatic arthritis. The leaflet discusses advice on when to see a rheumatologist as well as first-line and second-line treatments.
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Right Treatment: Right Time Annual Conference
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The Psoriasis Association is pleased to announce their annual conference and AGM will taking place on Saturday 28th June 2025.
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The Right Treatment: Right Time Conference will be held at the County Hall in London, Belvedere Road.
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iO calls for Convention 2025 presentations
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The Institute of Osteopathy is hosting Convention 2025 on 21 – 22 November 2025. Speakers are invited to submit expressions of interest for this event. Share your session ideas and help shape this flagship osteopathic event.
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Deadline for submission 3 March 2025.
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CPD Webinar: Safe practices in dry-needling and acupuncture
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Join the Institute of Osteopathy’s latest CPD webinar on Thursday 20 February 2025 to explore the latest research, techniques, and safe practices in dry-needling and acupuncture.
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Hosted by the iO’s Professional Development Manager, Daniel McCarthy, with guest Jonathan Hobbs. Fee of £10 to attend.
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Getting the most out of your appointments
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The Patients Association has launched two resources, an animation and a guide, which provide patients with the knowledge and tools they need so they are prepared to get the most out of their care. This includes: ensuring they are prepared; guidance on how they can prevent things going wrong; steps they can take at each stage of their journey through the healthcare system.
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The advice covers before, during and after appointments, focusing on communication, sharing information, and accessibility.
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New patient-led charity, new podcast
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Inflammatory Arthritis UK (IAUK) is a new patient-led charity run by volunteers living with inflammatory arthritis. Their vision and mission centres on inspiring resilience and empowering lives for anyone of any age living with inflammatory arthritis.
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They will be providing people with the support, guidance and resources they need to take control of lives and navigate uncertain times with confidence and resilience.
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Adult Orthopaedic Trauma report
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Adult Orthopaedic Trauma GIRFT Programme National Specialty Report
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The GIRFT Programme has published its Adult Orthopaedic Trauma National Specialty Report. The report illustrates how multidisciplinary governance can work well, and highlights governance arrangements that can be used in adult orthopaedic trauma services.
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Introducing the GIRFT MSK community delivery programme
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Dr Lesley Kay, NHS England National Clinical Director (NCD) for musculoskeletal (MSK), invites you to join our webinar on Thursday 6th March at 12.30 – 13.30 to discuss the GIRFT MSK community delivery programme.
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The GIRFT MSK community delivery programme, funded by the Government’s Joint Work and Health Directorate (JWHD), is working to better enable integrated care systems to commission the delivery of high quality MSK services in the community, which will benefit patients now and into the future.
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ARMA Calendar
| 18 February 2025 |
FSEM Diploma in Exercise Medicine exam sitting |
| 20 February 2025 |
Deadline to apply for Arthritis Action Finance & Ops Coordinator role |
| 20 February 2025 |
iO webinar: Safe practices in dry-needling and acupuncture |
| 25 February 2025, 2-6pm |
ORUK Innovation in MSK: Networking Event |
| 1 March 2025 |
BOA Ortho Update course 2025 |
| 3 March 2025 |
Deadline to submit presentation ideas for iO Convention |
| 3 March 2025 |
FSEM Diploma in MSK Medicine applications open |
| 6 March 2025, 12.30–13.30 |
GIRFT MSK community delivery programme webinar |
| 7 March 2025 |
Patient Voices in Rheumatology conference, London |
| 8 March 2025, 9-5pm |
Versus Arthritis Core Skills in MSK Care, Birmingham |
| 11 March 2025 |
National Spine Network Annual Meeting, Manchester |
| 11 March, 13.00 |
NASS Your SpAce online peer support meetup - managing persistent pain in axial SpA |
| 12-14 March 2025 |
BritSpine 2025, Manchester |
| 19 March 2025, 6:30-8:30pm |
Webinar: Is it inflammatory arthritis or fibromyalgia syndrome? |
| 24 March 2025 |
ORUK Training Orthopaedic Trainers course |
| 15 April 2025 |
FSEM Diploma in Team Care exam |
| 18 April 2025 |
FSEM Diploma in MSK Medicine applications close |
| 30 April 2025 6-9pm |
Versus Arthritis webinar: MSK Bitesize |
| 15 May 2025 |
NOA Annual Members' Conference, Birmingham |
| 20 May 2025 |
FSEM Diploma in MSK Medicine exam |
| 27-29 June 2025 |
CCAA Family Support weekend, Hooke Court, Dorset |
| 28 June 2025 |
Psoriasis Association Right Treatment: Right Time Annual Conference |
| 26-28 September 2025 |
CCAA Family Support weekend, Hollowford, Peak District |
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