The HMSA are busy preparing for their ‘Taking Action 2018-2022’ launch, which aims to guide strategy for the next 5 years. Part of that process is ‘The Big Conversation’ Members Consultation survey.
You can read about this and more from the February edition of HMSA’s e-news.
Learn more about:
- livestream chats from HMSA’s resident occupational therapist;
- the HSD Ambassador and Youth Patron preparing for the Hypermobility Management Workshop;
- a consultation on the Call 111 campaign;
- the helpline;
- and an update from the CEO, Donna Wicks.
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The webinar will outline the development of the JSNA chapter and why this is important for improving the musculoskeletal health of a local population. Ian Bernstein and Rutuja Kulkarni-Johnston will outline the process of developing an MSK JSNA chapter. Kevin Fenton will explore the benefits of this and how it might be used.
The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK will be submitting evidence and information on how Musculoskeletal Medicine and Exercise Medicine can contribute to the Choosing Wisely programme.
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