Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
On Friday 22nd September 2017, the British Acupuncture Council are holding their AGM for BAcC members. This is a free event that includes a lecture and drinks reception. The AGM is first in the weekend’s schedule of conference events taking place at Wokefield Park, Reading.
The British Conference of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
22 – 24 September 2017
Full details of conference speakers, workshops and prices can be found on conference.acupuncture.org.uk.
The iO Convention is the biggest and best-known osteopathic training and networking event in the UK osteopathic calendar. This year’s convention, running from 20th – 22nd October, looks to build on the success of last year, where 88% of delegate feedback ratings were good or excellent.
The iO Convention features an excellent range of workshops and networking opportunities, and an outstanding line-up of speakers, including the Suzanne Rastrick the Chief Allied Health Professionals Officer for NHS England.
The theme for this year is ‘Emerging Models’.…
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The National Osteoporosis Society delivers a biennial course popular with health professionals working in the field of musculoskeletal conditions, radiography, radiology and DXA.
Date: 6th and 7th March 2018
Venue: Conference Aston, Birmingham
The National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry is the only course that offers Certification in Bone Densitometry for healthcare professionals or clinical scientists. The scheme consists of a two-day lecture course on ‘Bone Densitometry in Osteoporosis Assessment and Management’ followed (at a later date) by an online examination and portfolio submission process, successful completion of which leads to Certification in Bone Densitometry providing operators with proof of their competence to perform bone densitometry measurements.…
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Venue: Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4LE
Price from £140
Update yourself on the latest research into acupuncture, catch up with news, network with colleagues and earn CPD hours. Speakers to include:
For further details and to register for courses, visit www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/event-registration…
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Friday 12 January 2018
RCN Headquarters, 20 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0RN
The aim of this workshop is to address current issues as well as developing the unmet need of clinical leadership skills and personal and professional resilience. This event will enable specialist nurses to continue to deliver excellent care, follow best practice and inspire colleagues despite continued NHS barriers and difficulties.
See the schedule of speakers and subjects in the course workshop programme [pdf document].
Book now by calling our registrations team on 02920 546 460 or download a booking form from our website www.rcn.org.uk/Rheumatology18…
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The current delay to diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) stands at 8.5 years. NASS are committed to reducing this delay to diagnose. There are many factors impacting on this delay but an important issue is the recognition of AS in primary care and prompt referral on to rheumatology.
NASS have worked in partnership with the British Society for SpondyloArthritis (BRITSpA) to sponsor an eLearning course on ankylosing spondyloarthritis (axial spondyloarthritis) (AS) on the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) website. The course aims to educate GPs about AS.…
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For the upcoming dates for foundation courses in western medical acupuncture from the British Medical Acupuncture Society, please click here to download details.
Further training events include, “Self-acupuncture day” and “Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis” courses.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists project with Public Health England:
Health and Work Champions – next stage of recruitment
1st June to 31st July 2017
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Public Health England (PHE) supported by the Council for Work and Health are carrying out a project in which 25 occupational therapists and others across England have become Health and Work Champions. They are using peer to peer education training sessions to encourage their NHS colleagues to routinely ask working age adults about their employment aspirations.…
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TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS – ‘When to start, when to stop and when to change?’
30th November 2017, NEC Birmingham
With a brand new and innovative format this event promises to provide multidisciplinary clinicians in England with the opportunity to discuss the treatment and management of osteoporosis. The Clinical Update will bring a series of interactive clinical case discussions to you, presented as part of an expert discussion panel. You can expect to hear and participate in lively debate around identifying the high-risk patient, treatment options for the atypical patient and considerations for duration of treatment.…
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BASEM Revision Course for the FSEM Membership Exam: Part 1
12th August 2017
BASEM Office, Auckley, Doncaster.
www.basem.co.uk/education/basem-diploma-revision-course-part-one/
4th Annual BASEM/FSEM Sport and Exercise Medicine Conference
Sport & Exercise – Bringing us all together
12th – 13th October 2017
The 4th BASEM/FSEM Annual Sport and Exercise Medicine Conference in conjunction with the University of Bath and Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis.
Book online:
www.basem.co.uk/education/basemfsem-annual-conference-2017/
BASEM Open Forum and Annual General Meeting
12th October 2017
4.30 pm to 5.30 pm
The Assembly Rooms, Bath, BA1 2QH
