Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
by Adrian Bradley, CEO ARMA
Welcome to the latest ARMA newsletter.
My first month has flown by. I have been delighted to meet many members, partners and stakeholders and to listen to your hopes, ambitions and concerns. I will continue to be in listening mode as we navigate our way towards creating our strategy for 2026 and beyond.
Several people have said to me how difficult it must be to start at such a time of change. It was forever thus.…
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MSK Health Inequalities Community of Practice Meeting
Are you working to reduce inequalities in MSK health? Would you welcome a chance to connect with others tackling the same challenges?
Take a break and join us online for our next lunchtime meet-up.
Tuesday 5 August 2025
12:30pm – 1:30pm
ARMA’s MSK Health Inequalities Community of Practice is a welcoming space for anyone committed to improving MSK health equity. Whether you’re just starting out or already involved in local projects, this monthly session is a great way to:
Why join?…
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The Institute of Osteopathy is excited to share the news that early-bird tickets are now available for the iO Convention 2025, the flagship event for osteopaths and allied health professionals.
Hosted in partnership with the National Council for Osteopathic Research and UCO School of Osteopathy, Health Sciences University, this year’s Convention promises inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, cutting-edge research, and invaluable networking opportunities.
Secure your place at a discounted rate while early-bird prices last.
Book now via this link.
If you were not able to join the GIRFT webinar on 10th July 2025, you can now catch up by watching the recording online.
The session explores the progress of the GIRFT MSK community programme and focuses on the delivery of Community Appointment Days (CADs), a model of care designed to support people in managing their health through collaborative conversations rather than traditional consultations.
You’ll also hear from speakers sharing their real-world experiences of delivering CADs, along with valuable insights and lessons learned.…
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Have you ever felt unsure who to speak to about your bone health? Or wished your osteoporosis care was better joined up?
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Osteoporosis and Bone Health – a cross-party group in Parliament supported by the Royal Osteoporosis Society – is running a new inquiry into how people with osteoporosis are supported and empowered throughout their care. The voice of people with lived experience is essential to informing this work.
The APPG is asking people affected by osteoporosis to complete a short survey about their experience of care.…
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ARMA welcomes the 10 Year Health Plan and calls for a national MSK strategy to unlock its full potential
The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) welcomes the publication of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England and its clear commitment to tackling widening health inequalities and focusing on healthy life expectancy. We are pleased to see many of the themes and recommendations from ARMA’s Act Now report reflected in the Plan, including a commitment to listening to the voice of patients and directing investment towards communities with entrenched health disparities.…
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by Adrian Bradley, CEO ARMA
Firstly, I would like to add my voice to the chorus of appreciation and good wishes for Sue Brown who left the organization recently after eight years of distinguished leadership. I feel extremely fortunate to be inheriting such a strong legacy of relationships, influence and achievements. Sue can be rightly proud of her contribution, and I thank her for her service and her support to me during the handover period.
I also want to thank the Board of Trustees for their confidence in me, and I look forward to working with them to lead ARMA to continued success.…
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SOMM announces the launch of their new Spinal Manual Therapy Masterclass course.
Saturday 11th October 2025 – SOMM HQ, Liverpool
This one-day course aims to provide clinicians with a great overview of the current evidence base surrounding manual therapy and allow students to learn new effective treatment techniques for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
This course will be ideal for you if: –
BASRaT has launched a petition to expand private health insurance coverage for Sport Rehabilitation treatment. If you believe everyone deserves the choice of care they receive to live a healthy, active life, please take a moment to sign.
BASRaT-registered Sports Rehabilitators play a crucial role in helping people recover from injury, improve performance and return to the activities they love. Despite their expertise and professional regulation, many private medical insurance providers still do not recognise or reimburse treatment delivered by Sport Rehabilitators.…
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ORUK is one of the leading funders of MSK research, working in partnership with other charities and academic institutions. This year it has its strongest ever line-up of funding opportunities for MSK researchers.
BOA/ORUK Research Fellowship 2025
The BOA & Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) are pleased to announce a joint research fellowship, with the goal of developing a pipeline of research-active orthopaedic surgeons. This scheme will award two fellowships of up to £65k for a project in any area of orthopaedics each year.…
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