Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
Mark your diaries for RA Awareness Week 2025, which is taking place September 15th – 19th 2025, with the theme centred around teaching people about the symptoms of RA.
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) has put together a symptom checker which will go live next month to help raise the awareness of this invisible condition and get more people diagnosed if they are unknowingly showing symptoms. More details to follow, so keep your eyes peeled!
Collision sports injury conference
10 October 2025
The Berkeley Hotel, London
A one-day ORUK event focused on managing complex injuries in high-energy collision sports. Topics include ACL injuries, shoulder dislocations, Achilles ruptures, spinal trauma, and concussion. Join national and international experts for case-based discussions and the latest in return-to-play strategies.
Modern hip resurfacing: Technique, innovation, and global perspectives
3 October 2025
The Berkeley Hotel, London
Join leading experts to explore the resurgence of hip resurfacing at this CPD-accredited ORUK event. The programme covers the latest in implant technology, surgical techniques, and the anterior approach, with lectures, case discussions, and debates. Designed for orthopaedic consultants, trainees, and physiotherapists.
In response to recent NHS strategy agreements encouraging greater involvement from independent sector providers, the Institute of Osteopathy has published a new case study showcasing successful integration in practice.
City Way Health Clinic, an award-winning, osteopath-led musculoskeletal service, demonstrates how independent providers can support NHS objectives by delivering high-quality, evidence-informed osteopathic care and rehabilitation exercise classes to NHS patients. The clinic’s success provides compelling evidence that this collaborative model can reduce waiting lists, expand service capacity, and enhance patient choice.
by Adrian Bradley, CEO ARMA
Welcome to the latest ARMA newsletter.
My first month has flown by. I have been delighted to meet many members, partners and stakeholders and to listen to your hopes, ambitions and concerns. I will continue to be in listening mode as we navigate our way towards creating our strategy for 2026 and beyond.
Several people have said to me how difficult it must be to start at such a time of change. It was forever thus.…
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MSK Health Inequalities Community of Practice Meeting
Are you working to reduce inequalities in MSK health? Would you welcome a chance to connect with others tackling the same challenges?
Take a break and join us online for our next lunchtime meet-up.
Tuesday 5 August 2025
12:30pm – 1:30pm
ARMA’s MSK Health Inequalities Community of Practice is a welcoming space for anyone committed to improving MSK health equity. Whether you’re just starting out or already involved in local projects, this monthly session is a great way to:
Why join?…
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The Institute of Osteopathy is excited to share the news that early-bird tickets are now available for the iO Convention 2025, the flagship event for osteopaths and allied health professionals.
Hosted in partnership with the National Council for Osteopathic Research and UCO School of Osteopathy, Health Sciences University, this year’s Convention promises inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, cutting-edge research, and invaluable networking opportunities.
Secure your place at a discounted rate while early-bird prices last.
Book now via this link.
If you were not able to join the GIRFT webinar on 10th July 2025, you can now catch up by watching the recording online.
The session explores the progress of the GIRFT MSK community programme and focuses on the delivery of Community Appointment Days (CADs), a model of care designed to support people in managing their health through collaborative conversations rather than traditional consultations.
You’ll also hear from speakers sharing their real-world experiences of delivering CADs, along with valuable insights and lessons learned.…
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Have you ever felt unsure who to speak to about your bone health? Or wished your osteoporosis care was better joined up?
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Osteoporosis and Bone Health – a cross-party group in Parliament supported by the Royal Osteoporosis Society – is running a new inquiry into how people with osteoporosis are supported and empowered throughout their care. The voice of people with lived experience is essential to informing this work.
The APPG is asking people affected by osteoporosis to complete a short survey about their experience of care.…
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ARMA welcomes the 10 Year Health Plan and calls for a national MSK strategy to unlock its full potential
The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) welcomes the publication of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England and its clear commitment to tackling widening health inequalities and focusing on healthy life expectancy. We are pleased to see many of the themes and recommendations from ARMA’s Act Now report reflected in the Plan, including a commitment to listening to the voice of patients and directing investment towards communities with entrenched health disparities.…
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