Category: Research

Survey of Physiotherapists Supporting Self-Management

HCPC-registered physiotherapists are sought to participate in a new survey from the University of Hertfordshire:

A Survey of Self-Efficacy and Performance among UK Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists Supporting Self-Management of Chronic Low Back Pain

This is a cross-sectional survey of UK HCPC-registered physiotherapists working in a musculoskeletal setting with a caseload of chronic low back pain patients. The survey will assess self-efficacy and performance among UK MSK physiotherapists in supporting self-management in chronic low back pain patients.

This research will run for about 4 weeks from 19/01/2026, and is expected to close 16/02/2026.…

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New report from the APPG on Osteoporosis and Bone Health

A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Osteoporosis and Bone Health has revealed more than half of people with osteoporosis say they’ve had no contact from the NHS about their condition in the past year. 

The ‘Seen, Heard, Supported: Transforming Osteoporosis Care’ report, supported by the Royal Osteoporosis Society, also found that nearly one in four have had no contact for more than three years, exposing them to life-threatening hip and spinal fractures.

The report comes after an APPG Inquiry explored how people with osteoporosis are supported across their care pathway, particularly the transition between hospital, primary and community care, and what happens when responsibility for follow-up, monitoring and ongoing support is unclear or absent.…

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MSK Innovation Accelerator open for applications

MSK innovator bannerApplications are open for researchers and entrepreneurs working on innovations relevant to musculoskeletal health, to participate in the next MSK Innovation Accelerator programme.

The programme, which is the only one of its type dedicated to MSK health technologies, is hosted by MedTech SuperConnector and funded by Orthopaedic Research UK. It is designed to accelerate the development of musculoskeletal innovation and thereby create and scale early-stage MSK ventures across the UK. It involves a 6-month intensive learning journey, providing participants with entrepreneurship training, masterclasses, and access to expertise.…

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Scottish Survey of autoimmune inflammatory conditions

NRAS is leading on an important collaborative survey of people with autoimmune inflammatory conditions across Scotland about their experience of care in the NHS. We want to hear from any patients with a diagnosis of any of the following conditions:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Axial Spondyloarthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis or Psoriasis
• Lupus
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The survey is live from 1st September 2025 until 10th October 2025.

Below is a link to our website and a copy of our flyer.…

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Osteoporosis APPG launches patient experience survey

Have you ever felt unsure who to speak to about your bone health? Or wished your osteoporosis care was better joined up?

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Osteoporosis and Bone Health – a cross-party group in Parliament supported by the Royal Osteoporosis Society – is running a new inquiry into how people with osteoporosis are supported and empowered throughout their care. The voice of people with lived experience is essential to informing this work.

The APPG is asking people affected by osteoporosis to complete a short survey about their experience of care.…

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ORUK research funding opportunities

ORUK is one of the leading funders of MSK research, working in partnership with other charities and academic institutions. This year it has its strongest ever line-up of funding opportunities for MSK researchers.

BOA/ORUK Research Fellowship 2025

The BOA & Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) are pleased to announce a joint research fellowship, with the goal of developing a pipeline of research-active orthopaedic surgeons. This scheme will award two fellowships of up to £65k for a project in any area of orthopaedics each year.…

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Health economics report from the BCA

Recognising chiropractors in NHS could save the UK economy £1.5 billion, new BCA report finds.

The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) is excited to share with the UK MSK community that their new Health Economics Report, created in collaboration with the York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC), shows that integrating chiropractors into the UK National Health Service (NHS) could reduce waiting lists by more than 100,000 appointments each year. Additionally, this integration could enhance national productivity by £400 million annually. Over the duration of this Parliament, the total potential economic benefit could exceed £1.5 billion.…

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Devastating postcode lottery for osteoporosis medication

Bone health APPGThe Royal Osteoporosis Society and the APPG on Osteoporosis and Bone Health have published a new report exposing how a “postcode lottery” in NHS prescribing leaves over 1 million women without access to vital bone-strengthening treatments. This analysis calls for unified, system-wide policy reform to ensure equitable medication pathways for all.

Read the full report here.

NRAS Live: What’s new in RA research?

Join the NRAS Live session on Wednesday 26th March 2025, for a live chat between founder of NRAS, Ailsa Bosworth, MBE and Professor Abhishek. Professor Abhishek will be speaking about research within the rheumatology space, specifically touching on areas such as treatment approaches, drug safety and vaccinations (Flu, RSV, COVID).

You can submit your questions for the discussion via this link.

Lupus UK Strategy insight surveys and focus groups

Lupus UK are conducting surveys and focus groups to develop their aims and priorities for the next 5 years. They want to hear from the whole lupus community about what you want and need, including people living with lupus and those who support them personally or professionally. Your voice matters, and Lupus UK is are listening.

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