In March, Dame Carol Black presented a TED Talk on retirement, in which she asked: are we doomed to spend the 30 or 40 years in bed – or could retirement be the start of a new chapter?
Watch the video here on Youtube.
Category: Arthritis News
NHS Employers – Health and Wellbeing Framework
The new NHS Workforce Health and Wellbeing Framework is now available. This is the result of two years’ work with NHS organisations, NHS Employers, NHS Improvement, Public Health England and a range of voluntary sector and government partners. The NHSE appreciate the MSK-specific expertise that we have shared with them on behalf of ARMA.
The Framework will support NHS organisations through an easy-to-use diagnostic tool and a comprehensive range of guidance against fourteen core organisational enablers and health interventions proven to improve staff health and wellbeing.…
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EULAR’s approach to pain management
In May 2018, The European League Against Rheumatism published a set of recommendations designed to help health professionals implement approaches to pain management in inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis patients. The aim is to reduce pain and the burden on the individual and society.
Pain is the predominant symptom for people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) and osteoarthritis (OA), mandating the development of new, evidence-based EULAR Recommendations for the health professional’s approach to pain management in inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis.
The target users of these recommendations are health professionals in the field of rheumatology, including rheumatologists. …
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Harnessing a collective focus to transform MSK services
Innovation, transformation, improvement; everyone is trying to change health services for the better from NHS England to ARMA and each of our members, from the top and the centre to the local and the frontline.
There is also a lot being written about this. Last month’s guest blog looked at a report from the innovation unit with the Health Foundation on spread of innovation in the NHS. This month I’ve been reading a report from the Kings Fund on transformation. The report, or at least the summary, is worth a read; even though the four examples are not MSK-related, the key messages are very relevant.…
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Reducing the global burden of musculoskeletal conditions
The 
Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health is delighted to inform you about the paper “Reducing the global burden of musculoskeletal conditions” published online in the WHO Bulletin, May 2018.
International experts, working with The Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health, are calling for global action from health authorities to address the huge burden of musculoskeletal conditions, which affect about one in three people worldwide, including younger people.
You can view the “Reducing the global burden of musculoskeletal conditions” paper here.…
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Guest blog: Why doesn’t it work?
by Dr Steven Boorman CBE, Director of Employee Health, Empactis,
Chair of the Council for Work and Health
As I head towards the milestone later this year of passing my thirtieth year in occupational health, I find myself optimistic mixed with the “glass half empty” of recognising that the same barriers remain in place: barriers to those who want to work with long term conditions. Over my career I have worked regularly with ARMA members and experts, and I have personal experience of working with a MSK condition.…
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New Self-Management Event in Southampton
Arthritis Action will be holding a new two-day Self-Management Event on 2-3 July 2018 between 2pm–4.30pm at Millennium Third Age Centre, 11 Cranbury Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0LH.
The aim is to help attendees take control of the symptoms of their arthritis, covering topics such as:
- The impact of physical therapies
- How you can best manage your pain
- The benefits of exercise and a healthy diet
- Ways to work in partnership with healthcare professionals
This event will be free of charge and refreshments will be provided, and is open to all.…
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Dietitians Week 2018 – Dietitians Do Prevention
June 4 – 8 2018 is Dietitians Week 2018, where the British Dietetic Association and its members and allies celebrate the work of dietitians. This year’s theme is “Dietitians Do Prevention”, which highlights the important role that dietitians have to play in prevention and public health.
We know nutrition and hydration underpin so much of our health and getting it right can reduce the impact of illness, aid recovery, or prevent some diseases and conditions altogether.
The theme is timely.…
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National Voices launch Peer Support Hub
After months of scoping, National Voices has announced the launch of a Peer Support Hub.
The Hub will bring together high quality resources for providing peer support for health and wellbeing.
Find out more about the Hub or sign up to the Peer Support Hub mailing list.
AACP 2018 Conference and Study Day
AACP 2018 Leeds Conference
Open to all with an interest and passion for Acupuncture in Physiotherapy, this conference provides a full-day schedule packed with distinguished speakers educating you in the latest in acupuncture research and techniques.
The event takes place on Saturday 13 October 2018 at the Principal Met Hotel, Leeds.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
2018 Scotland Study Day
The Scotland Study Day sees speakers from a variety of professional backgrounds presenting on a range of acupuncture research and practice.…
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