Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
Arthritis UK is developing a course to support health and care professionals in helping people live well with arthritis. Your input will help them tailor the course to meet your needs and preferences. The survey shouldn’t take any longer than 5 minutes.
The deadline for completion is Tuesday 31st March 2026. For further information, contact Laura Watkins at professionalengagement@arthritis-uk.org.
The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) is pleased to share an exciting update ahead of the new academic year.
Since its development in 2000 in partnership with Middlesex University, the MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine has continued to evolve. In 2018, the programme moved to Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, where it successfully ran until August 2024.
SOMM is delighted to announce that QMU now offers a part‑time, fully online MSc / PgDip Advancing Practice in Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Health professionals who have completed SOMM’s Foundation in Musculoskeletal Medicine module (SOMM Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine) within the last five years, worth 60 master’s‑level credits, are eligible to apply.…
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Saturday, 9th May, 2026, at the The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham
The Essentials of MSK Injections: Landmark and Ultrasound-Guided course is a comprehensive, hands-on training programme designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform musculoskeletal injections safely and effectively in clinical practice.
This course focuses on the most performed MSK injections, covering both landmark-guided and ultrasound-guided techniques. As one of the first courses of its kind to combine both approaches in a single structured curriculum, it provides a unique opportunity to develop a dual skill set, making it easier for clinicians to learn, understand, and apply both techniques in real-world settings.…
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NRAS understands that for people living with rheumatoid arthritis, physical activity is not a short‑term resolution but an important, sustained commitment that supports health throughout the year. SMILE-RA is a free, user friendly program designed to support people living with RA self-manage their condition.
To help individuals incorporate exercise more effectively into daily life, NRAS has refined the original SMILE‑RA Exercise module into two concise components: The Science Explained, which outlines the evidence behind the benefits of regular exercise for heart health, joint function, energy, mood, and overall wellbeing; and Let’s Move, which provides practical, achievable guidance for integrating physical activity into everyday routines in a sustainable and adaptable way.…
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Applications are now open for the FSEM Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Musculoskeletal conditions affect millions worldwide. This Diploma in MSK Medicine empowers healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care through recognition of their clinical skills, knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Exam sitting: 28th May 2026
The Education and Events Team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is excited to share two upcoming hands-on workshops in early 2026, designed to help you further refine your clinical skills and confidence in upper limb procedures.
🟦 MSK Ultrasound Injection Skills Workshop: Upper Limb Essentials
📅 Saturday 21 March 2026
🕘 09:00 – 13:30
📍 Physiotherapy Department, Guy’s Hospital, London SE1 9RT
Take your ultrasound-guided injection skills to the next level with a practical, small group workshop focusing on upper limb sonoanatomy, image optimisation and real-time procedural practice using live models and advanced simulators.…
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This is a 3-hour webinar on a wide range of 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.
Thursday 16th April 2026, 6pm – 9pm
on Microsoft Teams
£60
SKILLs Sessions are a brand-new series of free-to-attend monthly webinars from Arthritis UK, driven by feedback from the SKILLs Community.
The webinars will cover the most in-demand MSK topics.
Registration is essential.
Arthritis UK SKILLs Session: Gout
Wednesday 25th March 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams
Arthritis UK SKILLs Session: Arthritis UK Information
Wednesday 29th April 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams
Arthritis UK SKILLs Session: Paediatric MSK Presentations
Wednesday 27th May 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams
This training focuses on developing the practical skills required in a typical 10-minute primary care consultation. Our training provides delegates a supportive environment to develop their confidence and skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with MSK conditions.
Previous delegates reported a 47% increase in knowledge of the subject area following the training, a 30% increase in examination skills, and a 31% increase in confidence diagnosing and treating patients with MSK conditions.
Belfast (in-person workshop)
Date: March 11th 2026
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Clayton Hotel Belfast City, 22 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS
Cost: £160
More details here.
SOMM announces a new date for the One-Day Spinal Manual Therapy Masterclass course
Saturday 28th March 2026 – 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:-
The day will be action-packed with loads of great content.…
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