NRAS SMILE-RA webinars

NRAS will be hosting two webinars on the 25 May and 31 May to explain more about their free online self-management programme SMILE-RA and how it can help health professionals and their patients.

The webinars are free to attend and will cover:

  • Introduction to SMILE-RA.
  • How the programme can help patients and the importance of self-management.
  • How to register for the SMILE-RA programme.
  • What the clinicians and rheumatology health professionals have to say.
  • A Q&A session on the programme.

Visit the SMILE-RA page to sign up.…

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Encouraging Physical Activity webinar

Versus Arthritis: Encouraging Physical Activity in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions

Date: 7 June 2023
Time: 7-8pm
Delivered via Microsoft Teams Live

This free webinar aimed at healthcare professionals will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage conversations with your patients about physical activity. Learn about the recommended levels of physical activity and how physical activity can help people with arthritis and related musculoskeletal conditions to manage their symptoms.

Key learning outcomes:

  • To understand the physical activity guidelines and how to apply them to your patients.


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NOA webinar – Origins and Achievements of the GMOA

Save the date for the next NOA webinar taking place on 3 May 2023 at 1pm. The session will look at the origins and achievements of the Greater Manchester Orthopaedic Alliance (GMOA). The current Chair, Professor David Sands Johnson, will share details of the alliance, its role during the pandemic and its goals for the future.

This one-hour webinar will be of interest to anyone eager to form alliances in their local area in order to improve services. Professor Sands Johnson will be interviewed by Mr Cormac Kelly, NOA Webinar Lead, and will take questions from participants.…

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PCRMM Shoulder Injections – The Inside Story

PCRMM logoWednesday 26 April 2023, Hull University

Return to the Anatomy department for some hands-on learning!
Get an inside view of the shoulder and learn some commonly used injection techniques.

PCRMM is pleased to be able to offer an extremely stimulating hands-on anatomy day at Hull University.

The half-day course is aimed not only at practitioners aspiring to inject shoulders using landmark guidance, but also those already using these techniques who wish to improve their knowledge.

Read more and book here.

Where Dermatology Meets Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal

PCRMMCourse and Conference
Wednesday 21st June 2023 Cavendish Conference Centre, London

Following on from the hugely successful ‘Where Dermatology Meets’ conference last year, the Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS) has joined forces with the Primary Care Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine Society (PCRMM) to deliver an exclusive dual specialty conference for all members of the primary healthcare team.

The conference’s highly acclaimed speakers work at the forefront of Dermatology, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the primary and secondary care interface.

The course provides six hours of CPD, and there will be plenty of opportunity for Q&A and to network with colleagues and receive six hours of CPD.…

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NOA Annual Conference – Save the Date

The NOA is excited to announce their third NOA Annual Members’ Conference taking place in Birmingham on Thursday 19 October 2023. Further information including registration details will be shared in due course.

This will be an impactful learning and networking opportunity for the orthopaedic community. The day will address issues affecting orthopaedics and MSK, giving members an insight into national solutions and initiatives as well as opportunities to collaborate and share best practice. Read about last year’s event on the NOA website.

PCRMM MSK Diploma Revision course

After its success last year, the Primary Care Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine Society will be holding another revision course for the Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine.

The course will consist of two live study days, delivered online to maximise accessibility. They will be made up of presentations, talks and various relevant materials including case studies and MCQs. Also, at the live events, there will be Q&A sessions held after each talk with an interactive forum so you can ask questions and be involved in discussion.…

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Booking open for Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine Exam

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK is now open to applications from doctors and allied health professionals who wish to take the Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine examination, that sets the standard for MSK knowledge across the entire breadth of community care.

This Diploma will support evidencing competency as a doctor or allied health professional working towards advanced practice roles (including first contact practitioner and advanced practitioners in primary care) in a range of community settings.

Passing the examination also qualifies candidates to apply for Diplomate Membership of the Faculty.…

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New SMILE Module – ‘How to get the best from your consultation’

It’s no secret that the NHS is on its knees and struggling to cope with many pressures, some linked to the pandemic such as backlogs, some to other issues such as workforce shortages and inability to discharge patients from hospital. As a consequence, there are changes happening to delivery of outpatient care and it’s essential that those living with a long-term condition learn to manage their disease/s as well as possible and make the most of the very small amount of time in a year that might be spent with a rheumatology team.…

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SMILE-RA e-learning modules

SMILE enables you to find out about different aspects of living with RA in a unique and engaging way and involve your family as you can do it in your own time, at your own pace and re-visit modules of particular interest.

It’s free to register and very easy to use. You select which module you want to watch and there are currently five modules to choose from. We shall be launching the sixth module soon!

The current modules are:

SMILE module names

Visit the nras.org.uk

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