Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
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.
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 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:
Visit the SMILE-RA page to sign up.…
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On 31 May the NRAS Information & Support Team will answer questions on a vast range of topics via the Helpline. They will go through some of the FAQs around non-medical related aspects of living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Visit National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society on Facebook to view on the day.
The 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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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:
Save the date for the next NOA webinar taking place on 3 May 2023 at 1pm. The session will look at the origins and achievements of the Greater Manchester Orthopaedic Alliance (GMOA). The current Chair, Professor David Sands Johnson, will share details of the alliance, its role during the pandemic and its goals for the future.
This one-hour webinar will be of interest to anyone eager to form alliances in their local area in order to improve services. Professor Sands Johnson will be interviewed by Mr Cormac Kelly, NOA Webinar Lead, and will take questions from participants.…
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The importance of exercise when living with inflammatory arthritis
Live discussion with expert panel on the importance of exercise when living with inflammatory arthritis.
Facebook Live event
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 7pm
Exercise doesn’t need to be all lycra and gym equipment! There are so many ways to keep those joints, tendons, muscles moving, so join NRAS live on Wednesday, 29 March at 7pm to hear more about yoga, resistance training, team sports and more, as well as how to overcome some of those hurdles (not literal ones!)…
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A well-attended webinar on MSK health for social prescribing services and link workers took place in late January 2023. Understanding musculoskeletal health for social prescribing proved popular with attendees, and feedback has been very positive, with participants saying: ‘Absolutely brilliant webinar!’ and ‘The best that I have ever attended.’
If you want to check it out, or share with colleagues, you can find a recording of the webinar here. It was designed to complement our guide for link workers and social prescribing services.…
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“Gout diagnosis, treatment and management: an update on best practice in primary care”
PCRMM Webinar
Monday 27 February, 2023
7 – 8.30pm
In many cases, gout diagnosis is simple and treatment is cheap and effective with the potential for significant improvement in patients’ quality of life. NICE recently published their first gout guidelines highlighting the poor treatment of Gout in the UK. The webinar will discuss causes, best practice for diagnosis, treatment and management including the role of treat-to-target and the importance of educating both patients and healthcare professionals about gout.…
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