Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
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.
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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by 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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We know that December can be a busy and stressful month, especially when you have a long-term condition.
NRAS has therefore added a new section to their website, which features lots of tips to help you through the festive season and into the new year.
NRAS have just completed their last NRAS Live of 2025 – but all their previous online events can be viewed as recordings.
Including topics such as diet, stress, menopause, foot health and many more. You can view them all on the NRAS Youtube channel.
This is a 3-hour webinar on a wide range of 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.
Thursday 16th April 2026, 6pm – 9pm
on Microsoft Teams
£60
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: Fibromyalgia
Wednesday 28th January 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams
SKILLs Sessions: Sharing good practice for MSK professionals – Supporting people with obesity
Wednesday 25th February 2026 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams
Arthritis UK SKILLs Session: Gout
Wednesday 25th March 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams
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.
How the BCA honoured 100 years of the Association and inspired the future of chiropracticThe 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 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:-
The day will be action-packed with loads of great content.…
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