Category: About ARMA

ARMA Welcomes New Members

ARMA is delighted to welcome our two newest members – the National Spine Network and Lupus UK!

The National Spine Network is an active multi-professional collaboration dedicated to the implementation of the best evidence for the management of spinal disorders through the National Back and Radicular Pain Pathway. The strength of the network lies with its members, learning from each other’s vast cumulative knowledge and experience to promote excellence in clinical care.

LUPUS UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis.…

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Applications Invited for Trustees

Arthritis Action is seeking to appoint up to 3 new Trustees to join their Board. They are looking for Trustees with access to an established professional network, who can advise the growing organisation and support the delivery of their exciting new strategy.

In particular, Arthritis Action would welcome new Trustees with the following areas of expertise:

  • Charity Fundraising & Income Generation
  • Human Resources
  • Company Secretary with charity related governance experience

They would particularly like to hear from individuals from under-represented or diverse groups.…

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Arthritis Action launches new three-year strategy

Focusing on improving daily life with arthritis for all

UK Charity Arthritis Action has released its new three-year strategy setting out key objectives to improve daily life with arthritis for all, through self-management. The plan, which builds on its previous 2021-2023 strategy, highlights six key strategic priorities.

Arthritis has traditionally been seen as a condition of older age. Central to Arthritis Action’s aims are to reach more young adults across the UK and support more people in work of all ages.…

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NOA membership virtual information session

Virtual Event
13 July 2023 at 12pm-1:30pm

Are you part of an organisation that is not yet a member of the National Orthopaedic Alliance (NOA)? Join the NOA for an informative virtual lunchtime session on Zoom to learn more about the Alliance and discover the advantages of becoming a member of a network of orthopaedic providers.

The session will describe how you can expand your professional network, access valuable resources, and contribute to the advancement of orthopaedic care.

Register to secure your place.…

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ARMA welcomes Cemplicity

ARMA welcomes new associate member Cemplicity!Cemplicity banner

“Cemplicity is a group of passionate individuals dedicated to moving the world towards a patient-centric health system that is self-sustaining and inclusive. We work side-by-side with care teams to extract insights that can only come from the patient. This insight helps us to better understand how patients are experiencing and responding to care.

“Our healthcare-specific technology, allied with our team’s industry-leading expertise, makes it easy for healthcare organisations to action improvement through patient feedback and make better clinical and operational decisions.…

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Community-Powered MSK: ARMA Annual Lecture 2023

More and more of us are living with long-term MSK conditions, putting increasing pressure on our already over-stretched NHS and local services. Is the current model unsustainable? And what does the future of MSK care look like?

These were questions explored in the well-attended 2023 ARMA Annual Lecture. We were delighted to welcome two leading experts in their fields, Adam Lent, Chief Executive of New Local, and Laura Finucane, Consultant Physiotherapist and Clinical Director of Sussex MSK Partnership, who shared their insights with a lively audience.…

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ARMA Annual Lecture 2023

With a growing number of people affected by long-term MSK conditions, improving their quality of life has never been more important. Yet services are under increasing pressure, with lengthy backlogs, leaving many to believe our current models are unsustainable.

Could the solution lie in our local communities? That’s the topic of ARMA’s 2023 Annual Lecture, Community-Powered MSK, taking place virtually on Tuesday, 16 May 2023 at 6pm.

Adam Lent, Chief Executive of New Local, will join Laura Finucane, a Consultant Physiotherapist and Clinical Director of Sussex MSK Partnership, to explore innovative ways to tackle these issues.…

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Save the Date – ARMA lecture 2023

ARMA’s 2023 Annual Lecture, entitled Community Powered MSK, is set to take place on Tuesday, May 16th at 6pm. The event will be virtual and feature two distinguished speakers: Adam Lent, the Chief Executive of New Local, and Laura Finucane, a Consultant Physiotherapist and Clinical Director of Sussex MSK Partnership.

With a growing number of people suffering from long-term MSK conditions, there is increasing pressure on services and lengthy backlogs, leading many to believe that our current models are unsustainable.…

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Call for evidence into MSK Health Inequalities closing soon!

InquiryThe call for evidence in ARMA’s Inquiry into MSK health inequalities is closing on Monday April 3rd! This is a crucial opportunity to share your insights and experiences and help shape the future of MSK healthcare in the UK.

The inquiry aims to explore and address the persistent inequalities in MSK healthcare outcomes and access across the country. Deprivation is a significant driver of inequalities in MSK health. People in deprived areas experience more chronic pain, are more likely to have a long term MSK condition and experience worse clinical outcomes and quality of life.…

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