The next BOA Annual Congress – with the theme of ‘the Changing Faces of Orthopaedics’ – is taking place at Olympia in London on 22nd-24th September 2026. For more details, please visit here.
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The next BOA Annual Congress – with the theme of ‘the Changing Faces of Orthopaedics’ – is taking place at Olympia in London on 22nd-24th September 2026. For more details, please visit here.
SOMM Annual Teachers’ Study Day: Reflecting, Sharing, and Planning Ahead
SOMM recently hosted their Annual Teachers’ Study Day, an important event in the SOMM calendar. This day provides a unique opportunity for the teaching team to reflect on the past year, review and refine course content, and share innovative ideas that enhance the learning experience for students. It’s also a time to look forward, ensuring the Society’s teaching remains at the forefront of musculoskeletal medicine.
All courses have now been scheduled for 2026, continuing to uphold the high standards that define SOMM’s programmes.…
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A programme of sessions is now available for the NSN study day 2026, “Controversies in Spine Care”, as part of the National Spine Network 2026 Annual Meeting in Birmingham on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
Registration is now open for the NSN2026 event, and submissions have closed for abstracts. There will be presentations related to spinal care, quality improvement projects, service evaluations, audits, case studies, and clinical research.
Early-Bird Rates END on Tuesday 27 January 2026.
Visit the event page to register and for more details. …
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How the BCA honoured 100 years of the Association and inspired the future of chiropracticThe British Chiropractic Association’s (BCA) landmark conference, Chiro Live 2025: Celebrating Excellence, Shaping the Future, concluded earlier this month, leaving a profound and indelible mark on the profession. Held at the majestic De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor, the two-day event (November 14-15) was not just an annual gathering, but a historic celebration of the BCA’s 100th birthday. Attracting record numbers of delegates, exhibitors, and international guests, the conference was universally hailed as an overwhelming success, seamlessly blending cutting-edge clinical knowledge with transformative business insights and unforgettable celebratory moments.…
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The next Joint Venture: MSK Innovation Network gathering will take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at The Medical Society of London, W1G 9EB, from 2-6pm.
The theme of the gathering will be Developing a more dynamic ecosystem for MSK innovation.
In addition to providing a networking opportunity for MSK innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and others interested in driving innovation and entrepreneurship within MSK health, the event will feature:
Psoriasis Awareness Week is fast approaching with this year’s event running from Wednesday 29th October to Tuesday 4th November 2025 with the theme ‘Comorbidities of Psoriasis’.
Comorbidities are the presence of one or more additional diseases or disorders that occur in someone, alongside already living with psoriasis.
This includes conditions such as Psoriatic Arthritis, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and the mental health impact that living with psoriasis may have including low self-esteem, feelings of isolation and loneliness and anxiety and depression.…
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A chance to meet the team who support you!
NRAS is pleased to invite people in Mid-Wales to an in-person event in Aberystwyth on the 22nd of October 2025.
Members of the NRAS team, including Director of Innovation and Services Donagh Stenson, will be joined by Professor Karim Raza, Consultant Rheumatologist, Bronglais Hospital, Hywel Dda University Health Board, and Sarah O’Donovan, a rheumatology nurse specialist who works with Professor Raza. The event will consist of talks by Donagh and Karim about how NRAS can support people to self-manage their condition and about developments in rheumatology care.…
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Following the success of the conference over the last three years, the BOA is delighted to announce that the 2025 AI in Orthopaedics and MSK event will take place on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 10 Union Street, London.
Join Joe Wicks and holistic health experts at Chiro Live 2025
This November, the Chiro Live 2025 conference is opening its doors to the public for the very first time for a brand-new experience tailored for those curious about living better, moving more, and taking a whole-person approach to health.
Introducing ‘Thrive: A Holistic Health & Lifestyle Morning’, Saturday 15 November at 9:00.
Whether you’re a fan of Joe Wicks, love discovering new wellness strategies, or simply want a rejuvenating experience in stunning surroundings, this is your chance to do something for you.…
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The BOA Gala Dinner 2025 is set to sparkle! Please join the British Orthopaedic Association at the Municipal Hotel, Liverpool for an unforgettable night of elegance, inspiration and celebration.
Wednesday 17th September 2025.
Drinks from 7:30 PM / Dinner at 8:15 PM.
Dress Code: Black Tie
This year the gala features football legend John Barnes MBE in an exclusive fireside chat with award-winning LFCTV presenter Steve Hothersall. Highlight of the night: A one-of-a-kind charity auction item from John’s playing era—supporting Joint Action, the BOA’s orthopaedic research appeal.…
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