Category: Courses Classes & Study

SOMM’s new Spinal Manual Therapy course

SOMM announces the launch of their new Spinal Manual Therapy Masterclass course.

Saturday 11th October 2025 – SOMM HQ, Liverpool

This one-day course aims to provide clinicians with a great overview of the current evidence base surrounding manual therapy and allow students to learn new effective treatment techniques for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.

This course will be ideal for you if: –

  • You feel that your manual therapy skills need brushing up;
  • You have done a SOMM course in the past but want to refresh your manual therapy skills. 
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Versus Arthritis webinars: MSK Bitesize

MSK Bitesize is a 3-hour webinar on MSK conditions that can present in primary care and the role of physical activity in preventing and managing MSK conditions. Topics include inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout and more.

Upcoming dates:
Versus Arthritis webinar: MSK Bitesize, Thursday 23rd October 2025 6-9pm, £60.

Versus Arthritis webinar: MSK Bitesize, Wednesday 10th December 2025 6-9pm, £60.

See further details of training courses for healthcare professionals from the Versus Arthritis website. 

iO Convention 2025: Early-bird tickets coming soon

Join the Institute of Osteopathy on 21–22 November 2025 in central London for two days of insight, connection, and clinical development at the UK’s flagship osteopathic event. Featuring keynote speakers, practice, evidence-informed workshops, and CPD sessions, it’s your chance to help shape the future of osteopathic care.

Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London.

This in-person event is a must-attend for osteopaths and other healthcare professionals.

Early-bird tickets launch next month (July). Register your interest now to be the first to hear when tickets go live.

Versus Arthritis upcoming courses

Core Skills Workshop (includes MSK Bitesize)
Tuesday 10th June 2025, 9am-5pm,
Lift Islington, 45 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PW (in-person)
£220
Click here to reserve your space

MSK Bitesize
Thursday 17th July 2025, 6-9pm (online)
£45
Click here to reserve your space

Course Details

Core Skills is a practical program designed to equip primary healthcare professionals with the confidence and expertise to accurately diagnose and manage MSK conditions. Our training provides delegates a supportive environment to develop confidence and skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with MSK conditions.…

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Psoriasis Association Conference 2025 now CPD certified

The Psoriasis Association is delighted to share that the ‘Right Treatment: Right Time’ Annual Meeting 2025 has received CPD certification, meaning CPD points are available for attendees.

This is great news for healthcare professionals, academics or those who are interested in continuing professional development on a personal level. For those who would like a certificate for their attendance at conference 2025, these will be supplied from The CPD certification service on behalf of The Psoriasis Association following the event.

Confirmed speakers include Professor Darren Ashcroft, Professor Catherine Smith, Dr Andrew Pink and Dr Thivi Maruthappu.…

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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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Exploring education pathways in MSK Medicine

Johnny Smith, SOMM’s Chair of Education, recently recorded a webinar with Katie Emmett from Physiquipe where they explored pathways in MSK Medicine. Johnny highlighted the ways in which SOMM ensures their content is current, evidence-based and how the approach has evolved over the years. It became apparent that there is synergy with SOMM and Physiquipe, and both parties are looking forward to further collaboration in the future, which will certainly benefit MSK education and services delivered.

Please view the recording by following this link: A Conversation with SOMM.

FSEM’s Diploma examinations 2025

Team CareDiploma in Team Care

The Diploma in Team Care will set the standard for Team Care knowledge across Sport and Exercise Medicine.

Applications open now.
Exam sitting: 15th April 2025

Learn more and apply

FSEM diploma coursesDiploma in MSK Medicine

The Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine sets the standard for MSK knowledge across the entire breadth of community care.

Applications open now.
Exam sitting: 20th May 2025

Learn more and apply

Registration for NOA Annual Conference closes on 1st May

The NOA Conference and Awards takes place on 15 May 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC). NOA members can register here.

The CPD accredited NOA Conference – which is free to attend for NOA members – brings together clinicians and healthcare professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds within orthopaedics.

The conference promises a day filled with knowledge sharing, networking, and celebrating achievements. The agenda includes keynote addresses from leading figures in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal (MSK) health, presentations from NOA awards finalists, and various sessions from NOA networks.

AHP for the Armed Forces

Webinar: Allied Health Professions for the Armed Force Community

On 4 February 2025, the iO will be showcasing a career as an osteopath, and explaining how your transferable skills and values lend themselves to this long-term sustainable career. The webinar includes the opportunity to watch an osteopath in action and hear from the NHSE AHP Programme Lead, Paul Chapman MCSP DSA (csp), as well as The Institute of Osteopathy, university admissions; listen to lived experience from former armed forces members that are now clinicians and military spouses.…

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