NOA webinar: GIRFT Elective Hub Accreditation

NOA webinarNOA webinar: ROH & SWLEOC’s GIRFT Elective Hub Accreditation Experience

This next NOA webinar (exclusively for NOA members) taking place Monday 4 September 2023 at 12pm will give an insight into achieving Elective Hub accreditation. Colleagues from NOA Member Trusts, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre will share their lived experiences of the accreditation process including:

  • Preparation
  • The visit
  • Ongoing monitoring mechanisms.

There will be an opportunity for questions and networking. For further details and to register click here.

Key Topics in Primary Care Rheumatology and MSK Medicine

PCRMM CONFERENCE 2023
Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November 2023
Hybrid format – live in York and online

The PCRMM Society is delighted to announce this year’s PCRMM conference which will take place on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November 2023.

As ever, there has been hard work behind the scenes to prepare a valuable, engaging event.

You can see the full timetable here.

This includes some really interesting and compelling talks and presentations, all of which will include Q&A sessions.…

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NOA webinar: Learning from Implant Analysis at Revision Surgery

NOA webinarJoin the NOA on 6 September (1pm-2.15pm) for an insightful webinar on “Learning from Implant Analysis at Revision Surgery”.

The session will explore the benefits offered by implant analysis, shedding light on the role it plays in advancing orthopaedic care.
Special guests:

    • Jason Wilson, a Medical Implant Specialist, and colleagues from the NHS-IAS
    • Professor John Skinner, who has been actively involved in Implant Analysis and Research at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital for many years.

For further details and to register click here.

The Future of Remote Monitoring & RA

NRAS Live: Remote Monitoring with King’s Improvement Science

Join NRAS on Wednesday 28th June 2023 for a discussion with King’s Improvement Science about their new remote monitoring system and how this may help the RA community. 

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease which causes pain and inflammation, affecting around 1% of the UK population. The traditional appointments system, with face-to-face appointments at fixed intervals, can mean that patients struggle to access care when they need it most – when they are having a ‘flare’, or increase in symptoms.…

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NOA membership virtual information session

Virtual Event
13 July 2023 at 12pm-1:30pm

Are you part of an organisation that is not yet a member of the National Orthopaedic Alliance (NOA)? Join the NOA for an informative virtual lunchtime session on Zoom to learn more about the Alliance and discover the advantages of becoming a member of a network of orthopaedic providers.

The session will describe how you can expand your professional network, access valuable resources, and contribute to the advancement of orthopaedic care.

Register to secure your place.…

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Community-Powered MSK: ARMA Annual Lecture 2023

More and more of us are living with long-term MSK conditions, putting increasing pressure on our already over-stretched NHS and local services. Is the current model unsustainable? And what does the future of MSK care look like?

These were questions explored in the well-attended 2023 ARMA Annual Lecture. We were delighted to welcome two leading experts in their fields, Adam Lent, Chief Executive of New Local, and Laura Finucane, Consultant Physiotherapist and Clinical Director of Sussex MSK Partnership, who shared their insights with a lively audience.…

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NRAS SMILE-RA webinars

NRAS will be hosting two webinars on the 25 May and 31 May to explain more about their free online self-management programme SMILE-RA and how it can help health professionals and their patients.

The webinars are free to attend and will cover:

  • Introduction to SMILE-RA.
  • How the programme can help patients and the importance of self-management.
  • How to register for the SMILE-RA programme.
  • What the clinicians and rheumatology health professionals have to say.
  • A Q&A session on the programme.

Visit the SMILE-RA page to sign up.…

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Free Ask the OT patient webinar

HMSA logoThe Hypermobility Syndromes Association supports everyone with hypermobility. On Thursday, 18th May at 7pm they have an extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session for patients with hypermobility.

The regular slot will have not only Occupational Therapist Jo Southall, but also the HMSA’s Lead Medical Advisor and Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Phillip Bull.  This ‘Ask the Experts’ session will be open, free to members and non-members. The Association hopes you can join in. Bring your questions – or send them in advance.…

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Encouraging Physical Activity webinar

Versus Arthritis: Encouraging Physical Activity in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions

Date: 7 June 2023
Time: 7-8pm
Delivered via Microsoft Teams Live

This free webinar aimed at healthcare professionals will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage conversations with your patients about physical activity. Learn about the recommended levels of physical activity and how physical activity can help people with arthritis and related musculoskeletal conditions to manage their symptoms.

Key learning outcomes:

  • To understand the physical activity guidelines and how to apply them to your patients.


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