MSK & Arthritis News

Registration is now open for the NSN 2026 Annual Meeting

A programme of sessions is now available for the NSN study day 2026, “Controversies in Spine Care”,  as part of the National Spine Network 2026 Annual Meeting in Birmingham on Tuesday 10 March 2026.

Registration is now open for the NSN2026 event, and submissions have closed for abstracts. There will be presentations related to spinal care, quality improvement projects, service evaluations, audits, case studies, and clinical research.

Early-Bird Rates END on Tuesday 27 January 2026. 

Visit the event page to register and for more details. …

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APPG on Osteoporosis and Bone Health

All-Party Parliamentary Group publishes report on osteoporosis

The APPG on Osteoporosis and Bone Health has published Seen, Heard, Supported: Transforming Osteoporosis Care. Drawing on survey data from over 3,300 patients, the report found more than half of people with osteoporosis had no NHS contact about their condition in the past year. It highlights fragmented pathways, weak long-term condition management, and stark inequalities, and calls for national audit of the entire patient pathway, comprehensive local pathways, and bone health questions to be added to the NHS Health Check.…

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Check out CAT Podcast No. 2

The Cornwall Arthritis Trust is thrilled to be partnering again with Sally Crabtree from Art Connexion to share this, their second podcast episode.

Tune in for inspiring interviews with leading voices—including Professor Tony Woolf and Rachel Faulkner, plus practical tips and empowering advice for anyone living with Arthritis or other MSK conditions.

Whether you’re looking for expert insights or just a bit of motivation, this podcast is for you.

Please take a listen here.

Sharing good practice in Africa

Professor Tony Woolf is putting Cornwall on the map.

Through his work and experience, former ARMA Chair Professor Tony Woolf has made many connections in many different countries and is keen to share good practice, learn from others and help teach and up skill local workforces in across the world.

In Cornwall Arthritis Trust’s latest podcast, Tony talks about his past work in Kenya and current work in Tanzania and how CAT’s local ‘Freedom to Move’ programme is being shared – putting Cornwall on the map!…

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A Christmas Message from ARMA’s CEO

ARMA CEOby Adrian Bradley

As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on my first six months in post. Since joining ARMA in June, I’ve met almost all our members and associate members. I’ve been heartened by your generosity, honesty, and commitment to improving MSK health for millions of people.

I’ve drunk more tea and coffee than is advisable (although some were ‘virtual’, so they don’t count), heard brilliant ideas from every corner of the MSK community, and come across more jargon, acronyms and abbreviations than I knew existed.…

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Arthritis UK’s new SKILLs Sessions

SKILLs Sessions are a brand-new series of free-to-attend monthly webinars from Arthritis UK, driven by feedback from the SKILLs Community.

The webinars will cover the most in-demand MSK topics.
Registration is essential. 

SKILLs Sessions: Sharing good practice for MSK professionals – Supporting people with obesity

Wednesday 25th February 2026 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams

More details here.

Arthritis UK SKILLs Session: Gout

Wednesday 25th March 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams

More details here.

Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care, Belfast

This training focuses on developing the practical skills required in a typical 10-minute primary care consultation. Our training provides delegates a supportive environment to develop their 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.

Belfast (in-person workshop)
Date: March 11th 2026
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Clayton Hotel Belfast City, 22 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS
Cost: £160
More details here.