ORUK is hosting a Fibromyalgia Sandpit in central London on 30th September 2025. This will bring together a multidisciplinary group of experts from the NHS, MSK community, third sector and other interested parties to discuss a wide range of issues relating to this misunderstood and under researched condition. The agenda is being developed. If you are interested in attending, please email events@oruk.org
MSK & Arthritis News
Health economics report from the BCA
Recognising chiropractors in NHS could save the UK economy £1.5 billion, new BCA report finds.
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) is excited to share with the UK MSK community that their new Health Economics Report, created in collaboration with the York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC), shows that integrating chiropractors into the UK National Health Service (NHS) could reduce waiting lists by more than 100,000 appointments each year. Additionally, this integration could enhance national productivity by £400 million annually. Over the duration of this Parliament, the total potential economic benefit could exceed £1.5 billion.…
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JIA Awareness Week 2025
This year, JIA Awareness Week is taking place between 7th-11th July. The campaign will be focusing on short educational videos covering various aspects of this condition, in hopes of raising awareness for all those living with JIA and AJIA (Adult Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis).
NRAS has made a series of short, sharable videos which outline JIA and its symptoms, the medicines that typically are used to treat those living with it and how younger patients may manage their condition at school. These will become available throughout the week as we share more!…
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GIRFT webinar: Delivering cMSK Community Appointment Days
GIRFT invites you to join us for a webinar on 10th July 2025, 12:30pm – 1:30pm to hear about the progress of the GIRFT MSK community programme and to discuss the delivery of Community Appointment Days (CADs).
The Community Appointment Days (CADs) initiative aims to introduce a new model of care supporting people to better manage their own health and determine appropriate next steps for treatment, placing greater emphasis on having conversations rather than traditional consultations.
We are delighted to be joined by Jean King, deputy director – health division, Joint Work and Health Directorate, who will reflect on her visit to a CAD in Cornwall.…
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NOA’s Annual Members’ Conference and Awards
NOA brings together orthopaedic community for annual members’ conference and awards
The National Orthopaedic Alliance (NOA) hosted its Annual Members’ Conference and Awards on 15 May 2025 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre.
For the first time, the awards were fully integrated into the conference programme, creating a dynamic day of learning, sharing, and celebration. The event brought together clinicians, leaders, and professionals from across the orthopaedic community to explore innovations, tackle challenges, and highlight excellence in MSK care.
Cathy Monaghan represented ARMA on a Prevention in MSK Care panel discussion.…
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Versus Arthritis webinars: MSK Bitesize
MSK Bitesize is a 3-hour webinar on MSK conditions that can present in primary care and the role of physical activity in preventing and managing MSK conditions. Topics include inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout and more.
Upcoming dates:
Versus Arthritis webinar: MSK Bitesize, Thursday 23rd October 2025 6-9pm, £60.
Versus Arthritis webinar: MSK Bitesize, Wednesday 10th December 2025 6-9pm, £60.
See further details of training courses for healthcare professionals from the Versus Arthritis website.
Core Skills in MSK Care – Glasgow
Core Skills is a practical programme designed to equip primary healthcare professionals with the confidence and expertise to accurately diagnose and manage MSK conditions. This training from Versus Arthritis provides delegates a supportive environment to develop confidence and skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with MSK conditions.
Previous delegates reported a 47% increase in knowledge of the subject area following the training, a 30% increase in examination skills and a 31% increase in confidence diagnosing and treating patients with MSK conditions.…
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Cut to the Bone campaign
Versus Arthritis launches #CutToTheBone campaign in response to benefit cuts
Versus Arthritis has launched their #CutToTheBone campaign, urging MPs to vote against £5bn of benefit cuts tabled by the Government to encourage people into work. Among these changes, the stricter eligibility criteria to qualify for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be the most devastating. PIP helps over 200,000 people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions across the UK lead fulfilling, independent lives. By taking away the money needed to cover the necessities of daily living, the Government is working against disabled people, not for them.…
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The AI Conference 2025
Following the success of the conference over the last three years, the BOA is delighted to announce that the 2025 AI in Orthopaedics and MSK event will take place on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 10 Union Street, London.
You can expect live demonstrations, cutting-edge research presentations, expert panels, hands-on workshops and visionary keynote speakers.
Read and download the programme here.
For more details visit the AI in Orthopaedics and MSK conference webpage.
Celebrating One Year of Impact: Act Now Report on MSK Health Inequalities
ARMA is proud to mark the one-year anniversary of the Act Now report on MSK health inequalities and deprivation. To celebrate this milestone, we’ve released a new Impact Report showcasing the reach and influence the original report has had over the past year.
The Impact Report was launched at a reception held at The King’s Fund in London. ARMA members and MSK professionals gathered to reflect on the progress inspired by Act Now and to look ahead at what’s next including the launch of the new MSK Inequalities Community of Practice.…
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