Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
The National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) will be at EULAR Congress to present on their supported self-management for people living with axial SpA.
Programme Manager Zoë Clark will present in the session ‘Exploring self-management: definitions and life’ on Saturday, 15 June 2024 at 11.45am.
If you’re attending EULAR and would like to meet to discuss the NASS Supported Self-management Programme, please get in touch with Zoë at zoe@nass.co.uk.
Most people with axial SpA tend to have times of flare and times when their symptoms are more manageable or settled. A flare can include an increase in pain and joint stiffness, either local or generally.
Find tools to help you to feel more in control and prepare for axial SpA flares with the NASS axial SpA online peer support meeting on 4 June 2024 at 6pm.
Join this friendly online meeting to:
Book via this link.…
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Last week ARMA held a Parliamentary launch for the Act Now report on MSK inequalities.
We were delighted to be joined by so many members, contributors to the report and leaders in MSK. There was a palpable energy in the room and a sense of commitment across the breadth of MSK health to tackle inequalities together.
We were privileged to have MP Tom Randall, Chair of the Axial Spondyloarthritis All Party Group in Westminster, host the event. His recognition of the report’s timeliness underscored the importance of the report’s recommendations.…
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Psoriasis: What you need to know Annual Conference and Educational Event 2024 is taking place on Saturday 22nd June in Manchester.
The conference serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and discussion of the latest advancements in psoriasis research, treatment, and management.
Listen to insightful talks from researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals affected by psoriasis. The AGM is an opportunity for members to come together, review the association’s activities, hold discussions and make decisions regarding the future direction of the organisation.…
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In this month’s NRAS Live, the team at NRAS introduce you to their new Senior Policy Officer, Sadé, who has lived with RA for the past 2 years. Sadé joined the organisation in February and has hit the ground running on the prescription charges petition and Martha’s Rule. Tune in to hear Sadé’s story, how she manages her RA, what she will be focusing on in the coming year with NRAS and how you may be able to get involved!
The live event will take place on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 7:15pm.…
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Join the monthly NRAS Live on Wednesday 28th February. This month, Clare will be in discussion with Professor James Galloway, who will be presenting 5 years of the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit (NEIAA). James is the Analytics Lead for the NEIAA and an Academic Rheumatologist, Senior Lecturer at King’s College London. There will be a panel discussion as to what five years of data gathering has brought to light, what’s changed over the years and how such national audits drive improvements in patient care.…
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The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) will be holding its Annual General Meeting online on Tuesday 27th February 2024 at 18.00.
This will be an exciting opportunity to find out more about SOMM as it moves forward in the MSK education space.
Nominations for election of Trustees to the Board (SOMM’s Council) are invited beforehand or may be tabled on the day.
Please contact Christine Williams, Society Manager, for more information and for the link to the meeting: admin@sommcourses.org.
There will be an exhibition entitled ‘The Future of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health in the UK,’ which the Council For Osteopathic Education Institutes (COEI) is organizing in the Upper Waiting Hall, Palace of Westminster, between 4th and 8th of March 2024.
The COEI group would be very grateful if you were able to advertise the event to any MPs and Peers who you think might be interested in attending.
For further details, please contact either Robert Thomas on Robert.Thomas@bcnogroup.ac.uk or Steph Edghill Steph.Edghill@bcnogroup.ac.uk…
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Wednesday 6th March 2024
Arthritis Action is running its first self-management event specifically targeted at the needs and lives of people aged 18-40. The online event will address topics such as: pain management, healthy eating & weight management, staying active, hobbies and social life, emotional wellbeing and pacing and distraction techniques.
Tickets are free and anyone interested in attending can contact events@arthritisaction.org.uk, or send a message via WhatsApp: 07702 813737, or book direct from Eventbrite.
NRAS CEO, Clare Jacklin, will be welcoming in the new year with a short update on plans for their 2024 and a fun family quiz you can join in online.
No prizes, just a fun activity to play along with at home.
Join the first NRAS Live of 2024 on Wednesday 31st January at 7pm.
Watch here via the NRAS website on the day.
