Community of Practice meeting – 5 August 2025

MSK Health Inequalities Community of Practice Meeting

Are you working to reduce inequalities in MSK health? Would you welcome a chance to connect with others tackling the same challenges?

Take a break and join us online for our next lunchtime meet-up.

Tuesday 5 August 2025
12:30pm – 1:30pm

ARMA’s MSK Health Inequalities Community of Practice is a welcoming space for anyone committed to improving MSK health equity. Whether you’re just starting out or already involved in local projects, this monthly session is a great way to:

  • Hear short presentations on key issues and innovative approaches
  • Take part in small group discussions to share ideas and experiences
  • Build supportive connections with others facing similar challenges

Why join?

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GIRFT webinar: Delivering cMSK Community Appointment Days

If you were not able to join the GIRFT webinar on 10th July 2025, you can now catch up by watching the recording online.

The session explores the progress of the GIRFT MSK community programme and focuses on the delivery of Community Appointment Days (CADs), a model of care designed to support people in managing their health through collaborative conversations rather than traditional consultations.

You’ll also hear from speakers sharing their real-world experiences of delivering CADs, along with valuable insights and lessons learned.…

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GIRFT webinar: Delivering cMSK Community Appointment Days

cMSK Community appointmentsGIRFT invites you to join us for a webinar on 10th July 2025, 12:30pm – 1:30pm to hear about the progress of the GIRFT MSK community programme and to discuss the delivery of Community Appointment Days (CADs).

The Community Appointment Days (CADs) initiative aims to introduce a new model of care supporting people to better manage their own health and determine appropriate next steps for treatment, placing greater emphasis on having conversations rather than traditional consultations.

We are delighted to be joined by Jean King, deputy director – health division, Joint Work and Health Directorate, who will reflect on her visit to a CAD in Cornwall.…

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Versus Arthritis webinars: MSK Bitesize

MSK Bitesize is a 3-hour webinar on MSK conditions that can present in primary care and the role of physical activity in preventing and managing MSK conditions. Topics include inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout and more.

Upcoming dates:
Versus Arthritis webinar: MSK Bitesize, Thursday 23rd October 2025 6-9pm, £60.

Versus Arthritis webinar: MSK Bitesize, Wednesday 10th December 2025 6-9pm, £60.

See further details of training courses for healthcare professionals from the Versus Arthritis website

NRAS Exclusive Webinar on Supported Self-Management

NRAS invites healthcare professionals to exclusive webinar on supported self-management.

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar designed to empower healthcare professionals with tools and insights for supported self-management in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). These webinars will provide an overview of NRAS’s key services and resources, aimed at enhancing patient care and professional practice.

Webinar Details:
7th July 2025, 1pm: Hosted by Ailsa Bosworth, MBE

Register here.

The session will last approximately 45 minutes and offer healthcare professionals the opportunity to learn about NRAS’s free services.…

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NRAS Live – RA, Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Rheumatoid Arthritis doesn’t just affect your joints — it can impact your bones too. Tune in for an insightful conversation with Deborah Nelson, Osteoporosis Specialist Nurse at the Royal Osteoporosis Society, and Peter Foxton, CEO of NRAS on Wednesday, 28th May 2025 at 7pm.

They will be talking about the link between RA & Osteoporosis, risk factors to watch out for, lifestyle tips for stronger bones and how osteoporosis is detected & treated. To find out more information on the Royal Osteoporosis Society, please visit their website.…

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Living Well with Arthritis: self-management event

Thursday 19th June 2025, 6.00-7.00pm

Arthritis Action is running its popular introduction to self-management event for those that are new to the concept. The online event will introduce and 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.

Supported self-management webinars

NRAS invites healthcare professionals to exclusive webinars on supported self-management.

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is pleased to announce two upcoming webinars designed to empower healthcare professionals with tools and insights for supported self-management in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). These webinars will provide an overview of NRAS’s key services and resources, aimed at enhancing patient care and professional practice.

Webinar Details:

  • 19th May 2025, 12pm, hosted by Donagh Stenson
  • 7th July 2025, 1pm, hosted by Ailsa Bosworth, MBE

Each session will last approximately 45 minutes and offer healthcare professionals the opportunity to learn about NRAS’s free services.…

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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 BosworthMBE 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.

NOA webinar Addressing Barriers to Orthopaedics Careers

Date: 17 April 2025, 10am-11:15am

Colleagues from member organisations are invited to join the NOA for a thought-provoking webinar hosted by the NOA Workforce Network, focusing on how we can remove barriers to building a diverse and inclusive orthopaedic workforce.

The panel of experts will discuss topics including ethnicity, diversity in training, women in orthopaedics, sustainability, and flexible training.

Register here.