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Arthritis Action Trustee vacancies

Arthritis Action logoArthritis Action is seeking to appoint up to three new Trustees to join their Board. They would welcome new Trustees with the following areas of expertise:

  • Charity Fundraising & Income Generation
  • Law
  • Accountancy
  • IT & cybersecurity in the charity sector or small business
  • Professional experience in the NHS

Arthritis Action would particularly like to hear from individuals from under-represented or diverse groups.

Download the Trustee Recruitment Pack (opens pdf).

The deadline for applications 09.00, Monday 13th October 2025.

NOA’s Annual Members’ Conference and Awards

NOA brings together orthopaedic community for annual members’ conference and awards

The National Orthopaedic Alliance (NOA) hosted its Annual Members’ Conference and Awards on 15 May 2025 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre.

For the first time, the awards were fully integrated into the conference programme, creating a dynamic day of learning, sharing, and celebration. The event brought together clinicians, leaders, and professionals from across the orthopaedic community to explore innovations, tackle challenges, and highlight excellence in MSK care.

Cathy Monaghan represented ARMA on a Prevention in MSK Care panel discussion.…

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CCAA’s local area Facebook groups

CCAAThe CCAA has a new local area Facebook group for Herefordshire. This adds to the existing groups, now covering all counties across England and Wales.

Families can find their nearest CCAA local area Facebook group here.

These are online support groups, run and monitored by volunteers at CCAA. They aim to allow families to connect within their local area to share the journey. Health professionals may wish to signpost these groups to their patients.

There are not currently local area groups for Scotland as this area is covered by SNAC (Scottish Network for Arthritis in Children), but the CCAA will always support families in Scotland if they reach out, of course.

ARMA announces appointment of new Chief Executive

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Adrian Bradley as its new Chief Executive, starting mid-June.

Adrian BradleyAdrian joins after eight and a half years as Head of Healthier Communities at the English Football League (EFL) Trust – the national charity that represents, advises and supports a network of seventy-two charities linked to professional football clubs across England and Wales. He has extensive knowledge and experience of tackling health inequalities in some of the country’s most disadvantaged communities.…

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ORUK joins Obesity Health Alliance

Obesity Health AllianceThe links between poor musculoskeletal (MSK) health and obesity are well documented. 70% of people experiencing poor MSK health are overweight or obese, and obesity is an important and potentially modifiable risk factor in the onset and progression of MSK conditions. This is why we are Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) is delighted to be joining the Obesity Health Alliance; a coalition of over 60 organisations working together to reduce obesity by influencing Government policy.

The goal of the Obesity Health Alliance is to prevent obesity-related ill-health by supporting evidence-based population level policies to help address the wider environmental factors that lead to excess bodyweight.…

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Would you like to be an ARMA Trustee?

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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SOMM joins MACP as Clinical Interest Group…

…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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Lupus UK Strategy insight surveys and focus groups

Lupus UK are conducting surveys and focus groups to develop their aims and priorities for the next 5 years. They want to hear from the whole lupus community about what you want and need, including people living with lupus and those who support them personally or professionally. Your voice matters, and Lupus UK is are listening.

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Arthritis Action Impact Report 2023-24

Arthritis Action is pleased to share their Impact Report 2023-24, capturing their key achievements over the course of that year. Reaching more people than ever, the charity held over 120 group meetings, events and presentations with more than 9,000 people in attendance. Arthritis Action supported over 200,000 people through their website, raised awareness and reached over 2 million on social media, with a combined publicity and PR reach of 152 million.

You can read the full report here on the website [PDF].

NRAS 3-Year Strategy survey

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is gearing up to launch its groundbreaking three-year strategy in 2025. To make sure this strategy truly reflects the needs and aspirations of those it serves, NRAS teamed up with TwoCan Associates to conduct an insightful survey.

By gathering the invaluable perspectives of people living with RA and JIA, as well as health professionals, NRAS is ensuring that its future initiatives will be impactful, inclusive, and driven by real-world experiences.

You can see the full report here.