Category: Resources

Unlocking the Miracle Cure – a white paper on movement for health

Unlocking the Miracle Cure – a white paper on movement for health, was jointly published by Nuffield Health and Manchester Metropolitan University, highlighting the critical role of physical activity in improving health outcomes and addressing the nation’s growing health challenges. 

The white paper presents evidence-based policy recommendations to integrate physical activity into health and social care systems. It underscores the need for a concerted effort to prioritise physical activity as a means to prevent and manage long-term health conditions, improve mental health, and reduce pressure on the NHS.…

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GIRFT and elective community MSK waiting times

GIRFT is getting started on a £3.5m programme of activity working with 17 ICBs with the highest waiting lists for elective community MSK services.

The focus is on reducing waiting times for a community MSK appointment; to improve access to MSK treatment and support people back to work.

The GIRFT MSK Community Delivery Programme will see each ICB receive funding and support to develop more efficient ways of getting MSK patients treated, off waiting lists and back onto the path of employment.…

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NRAS Stress Matters booklet

bookletsNRAS is pleased to announce the launch of their new Stress Matters booklet. This follows on from the report by the same name, which covered the results of a survey exploring patient experiences of stress in relation to their inflammatory arthritis (IA).

Stress Matters explores what the findings of the NRAS study mean for people living with IA. It also helps people to understand what stress is, how it might affect them and gives tips on how it can be managed.…

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Collaboration produces updated IHP

collaboration bannerJIA@NRAS, Versus Arthritis and CCAA have all together produced a new updated Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) template for use in schools and with families.

The template is specific to children/young people with paediatric rheumatological conditions. It contains plentiful tips and ideas to help support children and young people in school/college/nursery and covers all ages. Members may be interested to take a look and refer families / clinicians as appropriate. 

It can be found under the Education Resources tab on the ccaa.org.uk…

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LUPUS Transition to adult care booklet

document coverLupus UK Youth is pleased to launch a new booklet to support and prepare young people with lupus during the transition from paediatrics to adult services. It is based on the T-KASH (Transition Knowledge and Skills in Healthcare) model developed by young people with lived experience from Alström Syndrome UK, and includes tips and a workbook format to help young people think through their individual transition journey.

As lupus is a life-long condition, effective transition from paediatric to adult services is a vital part of healthcare for young people with lupus.…

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Relationships Matter booklet

NRAS is pleased to announce the launch of their new booklet, Relationships Matter, a guide to relationships for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and adult juvenile idiopathic arthritis (AJIA).

A diagnosis of RA or JIA effects every aspect of a person’s life and the lives of those closest to them, including any current or future partner. In this booklet, we discuss a range of topics, including the impact of these conditions on dating, sex and maintaining healthy long-term relationships.

The booklet is inclusive of all sexualities and includes information and tips, as well as anecdotes from people living with these conditions.…

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Ensuring MSK is in the new ten year plan

ARMA CEOby Sue Brown, CEO ARMA

On the morning of 5 July 2024, ARMA members gathered on Zoom for initial reflections on the election result. The date had been set many months ago, and it wasn’t the ideal timing. Since then, we have had a little more time to see just what the new government would do. It is too early to say if this will be a turning point for the future of health and healthcare, but they have certainly not wasted any time.…

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ORUK hosts first national Bunions Think Tank

Orthopaedic Research (ORUK) recently hosted the first National Bunions Think Tank, in Association with Rosetrees Trust. The Think Tank included many of the country’s leading foot health experts, including primary care physicians, podiatrists, physiotherapists, surgeons, academics and research funders, who came together to discuss ways to improve patient care and identify areas requiring further research. think tank logoThe consensus in the room was that bunions, despite affecting around 10 million people in the UK alone, is underfunded and under-recognised as a serious, debilitating condition that impacts people’s personal, social and professional lives.…

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