Arthritis UK’s new SKILLs Sessions

SKILLs Sessions are a brand-new series of free-to-attend monthly webinars from Arthritis UK, driven by feedback from the SKILLs Community.

The webinars will cover the most in-demand MSK topics.
Registration is essential. 

SKILLs Sessions: Fibromyalgia

Wednesday 28th January 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams

More details here.

SKILLs Sessions: Sharing good practice for MSK professionals – Supporting people with obesity

Wednesday 25th February 2026 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams

More details here.

Arthritis UK SKILLs Session: Gout

Wednesday 25th March 2026, 7pm – 8pm
on Microsoft Teams

More details here.

NRAS Live: Menopause & RA

In a recent NRAS survey, 90% of women with RA said that menopause made their RA symptoms worse. RA and menopause share many symptoms.

Join NRAS on Wednesday 26th November at 7pm – they will be joined by Dr Vikram Talaulikar, Specialist in Reproductive Medicine at University College London Hospitals. Dr. Talaulikar will be sharing information about menopause, the commonalities between menopause and RA, ways to manage it and much more.

For more info, visit nras.org.uk.

ORUK Announces next joint venture gathering

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:

  • The launch of a new research study into the MSK innovation ecosystem in the UK.


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Orthopaedics and 10-Year Health Plan

NOA’s recent webinar brought together policy and clinical leaders to explore how orthopaedic services can respond to the NHS’s 10-Year Health Plan.

Speakers from the King’s Fund, BOA and ROH shared insights on shifting care to communities, embracing digital tools, and prioritising prevention. The session highlighted practical innovations already underway and called on orthopaedics to lead local transformation.

Read more here.

Upcoming GIRFT webinars

The GIRFT team have announced a series of upcoming webinars for November which will be of interest to all working across MSK care.

Digital solutions to support delivery of MSK care in community settings

Thursday 13th November 2025

Andrew Bennett, GIRFT clinical lead for community MSK (cMSK) and consultant physiotherapist Sutton Health and Care, Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, is hosting a webinar to discuss digital solutions to support delivery of MSK care in community settings.

This webinar aims to give attendees a better understanding of digital innovations in community MSK settings and to highlight the benefits and risks associated with ambient AI. …

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Psoriasis Awareness Week 2025

Psoriasis Awareness Week 2025Psoriasis 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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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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