MSK & Arthritis News

ARMA response to the Darzi report

ARMA logo12/9/24

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) welcomes the publication of the Darzi report recognising the serious and widespread problems in the NHS. In particular we welcome the recognition of the need for an increased focus on community services and prevention.

As Lord Darzi recognises in his report, Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are one of the biggest causes of people being unable to work due to ill health in the UK. A significant proportion of this MSK ill health is preventable and community MSK services are vital to supporting all those with MSK conditions.…

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Three horizons of MSK

ARMA CEOby Sue Brown, CEO ARMA

I was reminded the other day of the three horizons model and thought how well this expresses the tensions we face in MSK. There is wide recognition that how we do things now doesn’t work for a whole host of reasons. It was this realisation that led Sussex MSK Partnership to try to do something radically different. They came up with community assessment days, which have excited a lot of people. While they experiment with this, they have had to continue delivering the service as it is currently arranged.…

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UCO joins Health Sciences University

The University College of Osteopathy (UCO) has officially joined Health Sciences University (HSU), formerly known as AECC University College, as of 1 August 2024.

The UCO School of Osteopathy, now part of HSU, continues its rich heritage of over 100 years of osteopathic education and research excellence. This significant transition honours UCO’s legacy and opens up new opportunities for collaboration and growth into the broader health sciences sector. For more information, visit here.

Opportunity to host a SOMM course in 2025

The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine will have a busy few months ahead with their ‘Foundation in Musculoskeletal Medicine’ and ‘Theory and Practice of Injection Therapy’ courses; webinars; and hosting collaborative events.

SOMM is also planning their 2025 programme. If someone would like to host a SOMM course next year, please email SOMM’s office for more information: [email protected]

 

NOA Annual Members’ Conference 2025

NOA logoThe National Orthopaedic Alliance will be holding its 4th NOA Annual Members Conference on 15 May 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC).

Clinicians and healthcare professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds within orthopaedics meet to discuss key challenges impacting musculoskeletal health and orthopaedic care. Attendees will gain insights into national solutions and initiatives, learn about developments within the NOA Membership and discover opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices. Registration will open in September 2024.

For more information, please visit the NOA conference pages.

New CEO takes up post at NRAS

Peter FoxtonThe National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is delighted to announce the arrival of its new CEO, Peter Foxton. Peter takes over from Clare Jacklin who steps down after 5 years as Chief Executive and over 17 years working with the charity.

Peter arrives with a background in fundraising and retail, and for the last 14 years has been working at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Surrey as Director of Income Generation. Prior to that, Peter worked in both the commercial and charity retail sectors.…

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FSEM Diploma in MSK Medicine 2025

The Diploma in MSK Medicine recognises the excellence in MSK care and provides a benchmark of quality for both service commissioners and patients.

The Diploma has been developed to support the multi-professional workforce that is evolving to meet the growing need for optimal care of musculoskeletal conditions by demonstrating applied knowledge in this important field.

Learn more and register your interest here.

NRAS Live: Dental Care, Oral Health & RA

If you have rheumatoid arthritis and think that oral health shouldn’t be top of your list – you may be surprised! Findings from recent studies suggest that there are significant links between oral health and those living with RA and other common co-morbidities such as heart disease and diabetes.

In this NRAS Live chat, Ailsa will be joined by Iain Chapple, Professor of Periodontology at University of Birmingham and Maddy Roberts, our Families and Young Peoples Service Manager from the JIA-at-NRAS team.…

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