MSK & Arthritis News

ARMA announces appointment of new Chief Executive

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Adrian Bradley as its new Chief Executive, starting mid-June.

Adrian BradleyAdrian joins after eight and a half years as Head of Healthier Communities at the English Football League (EFL) Trust – the national charity that represents, advises and supports a network of seventy-two charities linked to professional football clubs across England and Wales. He has extensive knowledge and experience of tackling health inequalities in some of the country’s most disadvantaged communities.…

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Joint Venture gathering – save the date

joint ventureEarlier this year, Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) launched the Joint Venture, MSK Innovation Network – a community of people and institutions interested in innovation within MSK health including innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers and investors. The aim is to build and nurture an engaged community that provides a forum for debate, a force for positive change (especially in tackling systemic barriers to innovation) and an incubator of new ideas and tangible solutions.

The next Joint Venture gathering will take place in Central London on the afternoon and early evening of 24th June 2025.…

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ORUK joins Obesity Health Alliance

Obesity Health AllianceThe links between poor musculoskeletal (MSK) health and obesity are well documented. 70% of people experiencing poor MSK health are overweight or obese, and obesity is an important and potentially modifiable risk factor in the onset and progression of MSK conditions. This is why we are Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) is delighted to be joining the Obesity Health Alliance; a coalition of over 60 organisations working together to reduce obesity by influencing Government policy.

The goal of the Obesity Health Alliance is to prevent obesity-related ill-health by supporting evidence-based population level policies to help address the wider environmental factors that lead to excess bodyweight.…

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Supported self-management webinars

NRAS invites healthcare professionals to exclusive webinars on supported self-management.

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is pleased to announce two upcoming webinars designed to empower healthcare professionals with tools and insights for supported self-management in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). These webinars will provide an overview of NRAS’s key services and resources, aimed at enhancing patient care and professional practice.

Webinar Details:

  • 19th May 2025, 12pm, hosted by Donagh Stenson
  • 7th July 2025, 1pm, hosted by Ailsa Bosworth, MBE

Each session will last approximately 45 minutes and offer healthcare professionals the opportunity to learn about NRAS’s free services.…

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NRAS: Launching our Welsh Survey Results

In Autumn 2024, NRAS conducted a Survey of people with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) across Wales, collecting data about the patient experience of accessing rheumatology services in 2024.

NRAS launched the report on 22nd April 2025 when Peter Foxton, CEO of NRAS, hosted a live webinar discussing the results together with a discussion of how we can improve the patient experience for people living with Inflammatory Arthritis in Wales. He was joined by Ailsa Bosworth, National Patient Champion, Sadé Asker, Senior Policy Officer and Dr Ceril Rhys-Dillon, Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Lead for the Rheumatology Clinical Implementation Network in Wales.…

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Act Now one year on

ARMA CEOby Sue Brown, CEO ARMA

We have just passed the one year anniversary of the publication of our Act Now report on MSK health inequalities. A good time to evaluate the success of the project. It’s clear that we have made an impact. That people are acting on the key messages and recommendations. It is also clear just how far we still have to go.

When we started the project we were clear that this was not about producing a report.…

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Would you like to be an ARMA Trustee?

Nominations are now open for election to the ARMA Trustee Board. The deadline is Friday 23 May 2025.

Trustees are responsible for the governance, strategy and management of the charity. They contribute to the strategic development of the organisation and the delivery of its services, taking part in Board meetings and in other activities between meetings as required.

To stand for election, a candidate must be nominated by an ARMA member organisation with which they have a connection. We welcome people with either lived or learned experience of MSK.…

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iO Convention 2025: Early-bird tickets coming soon

Join the Institute of Osteopathy on 21–22 November 2025 in central London for two days of insight, connection, and clinical development at the UK’s flagship osteopathic event. Featuring keynote speakers, practice, evidence-informed workshops, and CPD sessions, it’s your chance to help shape the future of osteopathic care.

Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London.

This in-person event is a must-attend for osteopaths and other healthcare professionals.

Early-bird tickets launch next month (July). Register your interest now to be the first to hear when tickets go live.

Versus Arthritis upcoming courses

Core Skills Workshop (includes MSK Bitesize)
Tuesday 10th June 2025, 9am-5pm,
Lift Islington, 45 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PW (in-person)
£220
Click here to reserve your space

MSK Bitesize
Thursday 17th July 2025, 6-9pm (online)
£45
Click here to reserve your space

Course Details

Core Skills is a practical program designed to equip primary healthcare professionals with the confidence and expertise to accurately diagnose and manage MSK conditions. Our training provides delegates a supportive environment to develop confidence and skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with MSK conditions.…

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BOA Annual Congress 2025 – Early bird registration closing soon

The next BOA Annual Congress with the theme of ‘Preventing Harm & Transforming Lives’ is taking place in Liverpool on 16th – 19th September 2025.

BOA Congress registration is now open to both members and non-members. BOA members can register with a 100% discount on the ticket fee during the early bird registration period.

Early bird registration closes on Sunday 29th June 2025, 23:59.

Find full details here.