MSK & Arthritis News

Arthritis UK’s upcoming 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. 

Arthritis UK SKILLs Session: Gout

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

More details here.

Arthritis UK SKILLs Session: Arthritis UK Information

Wednesday 29th April 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams

More details here.

Arthritis UK SKILLs Session: Paediatric MSK Presentations

Wednesday 27th May 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams

More details here.…

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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.

Chiro Live 2025: The Highlights

How the BCA honoured 100 years of the Association and inspired the future of chiropractic

The British Chiropractic Association’s (BCA) landmark conference, Chiro Live 2025: Celebrating Excellence, Shaping the Future, concluded earlier this month, leaving a profound and indelible mark on the profession. Held at the majestic De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor, the two-day event (November 14-15) was not just an annual gathering, but a historic celebration of the BCA’s 100th birthday. Attracting record numbers of delegates, exhibitors, and international guests, the conference was universally hailed as an overwhelming success, seamlessly blending cutting-edge clinical knowledge with transformative business insights and unforgettable celebratory moments.…

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SOMM’s Spinal Masterclass course

SOMM announces a new date for the One-Day Spinal Manual Therapy Masterclass course

Saturday 28th March 2026 – SOMM HQ, Liverpool.

This one-day course aims to provide clinicians with a great overview of the current evidence base surrounding Manual Therapy and allow students to learn new effective treatment techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar spine.

This course will be ideal for you if:-

  • You feel that your manual therapy skills need brushing up
  • You have done a SOMM course in the past but want to refresh your manual therapy skills

The day will be action-packed with loads of great content.…

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BOA Ortho Update course 2026

BOA Ortho Update CourseDon’t miss out on a place on the Ortho Update course on Saturday 10th January 2026, in Manchester, run by the British Orthopaedic Association.

The course is designed to deliver teaching on important/hot topics and clinical examination skills to cover various aspects of the orthopaedic curriculum over a 3-year cycle. This year, the emphasis is on Foot & Ankle & Spine and Brachial Plexus, along with Case Based Discussions on Spinal Infection and Diabetic Foot. 

For orthopaedic trainees at all levels and SAS surgeons, this updated course will give you the opportunity to access new understanding and support your preparation for the FRCS exam.…

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NRAS Live: Menopause & RA

In a recent NRAS survey, 90% of women with RA said that menopause made their RA symptoms worse. RA and menopause share many symptoms.

Join NRAS on Wednesday 26th November at 7pm – they will be joined by Dr Vikram Talaulikar, Specialist in Reproductive Medicine at University College London Hospitals. Dr. Talaulikar will be sharing information about menopause, the commonalities between menopause and RA, ways to manage it and much more.

For more info, visit nras.org.uk.

New NRAS Strategy 2025-2029

NRAS is excited to present their new organisational strategy for 2025-2029. This plan sets out how they will achieve their priorities over the next three years, how they will address the significant challenges facing the nearly half a million people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in the UK, and how they will protect the future of the organisation.

NRAS is determined to help create a future where everyone with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis can thrive.

Read more here.

Beyond the NHS: A vision for neighbourhood health

ARMA CEOby Adrian Bradley, CEO, Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA)

At ARMA, our vision for neighbourhood health goes far beyond the NHS. The NHS is, of course, a vital part of our lives and a cornerstone of care but health is not created in hospitals or clinics alone. It is shaped in the places we live, work and connect, in our homes, schools, workplaces, parks, and communities. Neighbourhood health is about recognising that wellbeing depends as much on the social, economic, and environmental conditions around us as it does on clinical services.…

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ORUK Announces next joint venture gathering

The next Joint Venture: MSK Innovation Network gathering will take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at The Medical Society of London, W1G 9EB, from 2-6pm.

The theme of the gathering will be Developing a more dynamic ecosystem for MSK innovation. 

In addition to providing a networking opportunity for MSK innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and others interested in driving innovation and entrepreneurship within MSK health, the event will feature:

  • The launch of a new research study into the MSK innovation ecosystem in the UK.
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