Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
by Sue Brown, CEO ARMA
We have just passed the one year anniversary of the publication of our Act Now report on MSK health inequalities. A good time to evaluate the success of the project. It’s clear that we have made an impact. That people are acting on the key messages and recommendations. It is also clear just how far we still have to go.
When we started the project we were clear that this was not about producing a report.…
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Nominations are now open for election to the ARMA Trustee Board. The deadline is Friday 23 May 2025.
Trustees are responsible for the governance, strategy and management of the charity. They contribute to the strategic development of the organisation and the delivery of its services, taking part in Board meetings and in other activities between meetings as required.
To stand for election, a candidate must be nominated by an ARMA member organisation with which they have a connection. We welcome people with either lived or learned experience of MSK.…
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Join the Institute of Osteopathy on 21–22 November 2025 in central London for two days of insight, connection, and clinical development at the UK’s flagship osteopathic event. Featuring keynote speakers, practice, evidence-informed workshops, and CPD sessions, it’s your chance to help shape the future of osteopathic care.
Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London.
This in-person event is a must-attend for osteopaths and other healthcare professionals.
Early-bird tickets launch next month (July). Register your interest now to be the first to hear when tickets go live.
Core Skills Workshop (includes MSK Bitesize)
Tuesday 10th June 2025, 9am-5pm,
Lift Islington, 45 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PW (in-person)
£220
Click here to reserve your space
MSK Bitesize
Thursday 17th July 2025, 6-9pm (online)
£45
Click here to reserve your space
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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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.
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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…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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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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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.
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.
