MSK & Arthritis News

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
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MSK Bitesize
Thursday 17th July 2025, 6-9pm (online)
£45
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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.

Psoriasis Association Conference 2025 now CPD certified

The Psoriasis Association is delighted to share that the ‘Right Treatment: Right Time’ Annual Meeting 2025 has received CPD certification, meaning CPD points are available for attendees.

This is great news for healthcare professionals, academics or those who are interested in continuing professional development on a personal level. For those who would like a certificate for their attendance at conference 2025, these will be supplied from The CPD certification service on behalf of The Psoriasis Association following the event.

Confirmed speakers include Professor Darren Ashcroft, Professor Catherine Smith, Dr Andrew Pink and Dr Thivi Maruthappu.…

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SOMM joins MACP as Clinical Interest Group…

…and Prepares to Present at 2025 Study Day

SOMM is excited to share the news that they have officially become a Clinical Interest Group for the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP).

As part of this new collaboration, SOMM has been invited to present at the upcoming MACP 2025 Study Day, themed “Challenging Concepts in MSK”. The event will be held on Saturday 7th June 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP.…

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Ensuring the success of Fracture Liaison Services

New Fracture Liaison Services programme launching in 2025

The ROS is increasing resources for the Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) rollout in 2025. The Society will play an ambitious, pro-active role in the rollout of FLS in England. This reflects the critical importance of these secondary prevention services in closing the care gap. The ROS wants to achieve this change while continuing to campaign for 100% coverage of FLS across all four UK nations.

The FLS programme will make the most meaningful difference for patients and for healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in the field.…

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NRAS Live: What’s new in RA research?

Join the NRAS Live session on Wednesday 26th March 2025, for a live chat between founder of NRAS, Ailsa Bosworth, MBE and Professor Abhishek. Professor Abhishek will be speaking about research within the rheumatology space, specifically touching on areas such as treatment approaches, drug safety and vaccinations (Flu, RSV, COVID).

You can submit your questions for the discussion via this link.

NOA webinar Addressing Barriers to Orthopaedics Careers

Date: 17 April 2025, 10am-11:15am

Colleagues from member organisations are invited to join the NOA for a thought-provoking webinar hosted by the NOA Workforce Network, focusing on how we can remove barriers to building a diverse and inclusive orthopaedic workforce.

The panel of experts will discuss topics including ethnicity, diversity in training, women in orthopaedics, sustainability, and flexible training.

Register here.

Finalists announced for Excellence in Orthopaedics Awards

The NOA has revealed finalists for the 2025 NOA Excellence in Orthopaedics Awards, recognising outstanding contributions in orthopaedics. Winners will be announced at the NOA Annual Members’ Conference and Awards on 15 May 2025 in Birmingham.

The CPD certified conference, free for NOA members, brings together clinicians and healthcare professionals for a day of knowledge sharing, networking, and celebrating achievements. The agenda includes keynote addresses, award finalist presentations, and sessions from NOA networks.

For further details visit the NOA website or contact [email protected].

JIA Explained booklet now in Welsh

JIA Wedi’i Egluro, bellach ar gael yn Gymraegkar!

NRAS has now made available their JIA Explained booklet as a free download in Welsh – thanks to the support from the Millenium Stadium Trust and the translation work by The Big Word. This newly translated resource is part of a wider project to make NRAS publications as inclusive and accessible as possible. As a national charity, being inclusive of all UK nations is an important part of this work. If you are a young person in Wales living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or their parent, understanding the condition can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be.…

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NASS Supported self-management sessions in Wales

Healthcare professionals in Wales can now signpost their axial SpA patients to a free course of online and in-person self-management sessions. Patients will leave these sessions with more knowledge and confidence to manage their symptoms, with a welcoming community for long-term support. 

Visit the NASS website for more information. If you’d like free postcards to invite your patients, you can order them here.

Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting this project. If you’d like any more information, please contact [email protected]…

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