Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
An innovation in Allied Health Professions (AHP) student placements has begun in which osteopathic clinics at the undergraduate institutions provide observation opportunities for other AHP students.
This Health Education England initiative, facilitated by the Institute of Osteopathy, provides a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary working amongst the next generation of AHPs for the further benefit of patient care.
Tues 8 June 2021 – delivered online
Applications are now open from doctors and allied health professionals for a new Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine that sets the standard for MSK knowledge across the entire breadth of community care.
Developed jointly by the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (UK) and the Primary Care Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Medicine Society (PCRMM), the examination and associated qualification recognises excellence in MSK care and provides a benchmark of quality for both service commissioners and patients.…
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Bookings are now open for an upcoming series of free sport and exercise medicine seminars delivered by the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine and the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine that will explore current issues relevant to all SEM practitioners.
Running every Thursday evening in April, the sessions will feature presentations from leading clinicians and academics as well as those with lived experience. Exploring the importance of physical activity in areas like COVID-19 recovery and mental health, these seminars will deliver engaging, informative content that will help improve your practice.…
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Due to COVID-19 and current restrictions, this year’s Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists AGM will be held virtually via Zoom webinar on Monday 30 November 2020 at 6.30pm.
The AGM provides each member with an opportunity to hear what the MACP has achieved in the last year and what the MACP strategy and objectives are for the coming five years.
Four weeks prior to the AGM all Executive Committee reports and Committee nominations will be available online for members to review.…
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Health Education England has published First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care: (Musculoskeletal) A Roadmap to Practice. The document provides a clear educational pathway from undergraduate to advanced practice for clinicians pursuing a career in primary care.
As MSK first contact practitioners (FCPs) move into primary care, Health Education England is funding the development of supervisors and working in partnership with leading clinical organisations to build capacity.
There is a drop-down list on the HEE website and a link to register for these courses including from ARMA members the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Great news that the HEE Roadmap to Practice for First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care (Musculoskeletal) was published on 15 October! The Roadmap is available through the HEE website and provides a clear educational pathway from undergraduate to advanced practice for clinicians wishing to pursue a career in MSK primary care.
SOMM is delighted to be one of the organisations running courses to train supervisors to take clinicians through the portfolio route described in the Roadmap.
Supervisors need to be:
The courses will be able to take a maximum of 14 places and are open to a maximum of 2 supervisors per Trust/CCG.…
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Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) has worked with ESCAPE-pain and the Health Innovation Network to develop two e-learning resources, aimed at helping healthcare professionals and exercise instructors understand the principles behind the ESCAPE-pain programme – facilitating group education and exercise sessions for people living with chronic joint pain and learning how the programme may be implemented in their organisation.
What is the ESCAPE-pain programme?
ESCAPE-pain is an evidence-based and cost-effective group rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain.…
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Versus Arthritis has teamed up with Red Whale to bring you a FREE webinar looking at ways in which to assess common MSK presentations using remote consultations.
This webinar will focus on:
The webinar is available to watch on demand now.
15-25 Sept 2020, online,
The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) will be running a virtual Congress during 15-18 September 2020. Apart from the traditional four day event, they have also taken the decision to extend the event into the following week 21-25 September with the primary focus on abstracts and trainees.
Registration for each live webinar will be made available to BOA members in the upcoming weeks. These will include “T&O and Covid-19; the good, the bad and the future”, “Capturing positive change – the NHS Change Challenge” and “The Future of Orthopaedic Training: Diversity and Education”.…
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The BOA Ortho Update Course 2021 (previously known as the BOA Instructional Course) will give delegates the opportunity to access new understanding and support preparation for the FRCS exam.
Saturday 9 January 2021 (AM)
Online (Zoom)
Given the current rise in COVID-19 cases across the UK the BOA has taken the decision to make this course fully virtual. The course will run for half a day on the morning of Saturday 9 January. Simon Hodkinson, BOA Honorary Secretary, Lisa Hadfield-Law, BOA Education Advisor and Hiro Tanaka, BOA Education Committee Chair have come to the decision that the BOA will not be providing CBDs in 2021.…
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