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The Planned Treatment Scheme – S2 funding

An alternative to long NHS waiting lists or private care Lucy Douglas, GP and former President of the Primary Care Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine Society, has published an article looking into the S2 funding scheme as an option for patients on long waiting lists for planned NHS care. It's possible for eligible patients to get...
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Versus Arthritis Response to the Men’s Health Strategy

In April, the government announced plans for England's first Men's Health Strategy, aimed at addressing the life expectancy gap and health conditions that disproportionately affect men. To help shape the strategy, the government launched a call for evidence - and Versus Arthritis used this opportunity to highlight the estimated 8.7 million men in England living...
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Disability benefit changes – what they mean

In June, Versus Arthritis launched their Cut to the Bone campaign, calling on the UK Government to rethink its proposed cuts to disability benefits. In response, almost 40,000 people emailed their MPs, calling on them to vote against these cuts. The campaign really made a difference. People with arthritis came together to call for change,...
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BASRaT calls for VAT exemption for PSA registrants

Call for VAT exemption for Healthcare Workers on PSA Accredited Registers The Accredited Registers Collaborative is urging the Government to address a long-standing legislative gap that excludes health and care practitioners on Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Accredited Registers from VAT exemption, despite their vital contributions to public health. Under current legislation only professionals on statutory...
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The iO publishes innovative new case study

In response to recent NHS strategy agreements encouraging greater involvement from independent sector providers, the Institute of Osteopathy has published a new case study showcasing successful integration in practice. City Way Health Clinic, an award-winning, osteopath-led musculoskeletal service, demonstrates how independent providers can support NHS objectives by delivering high-quality, evidence-informed osteopathic care and rehabilitation exercise...
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Cut to the Bone campaign

Versus Arthritis launches #CutToTheBone campaign in response to benefit cuts Versus Arthritis has launched their #CutToTheBone campaign, urging MPs to vote against £5bn of benefit cuts tabled by the Government to encourage people into work. Among these changes, the stricter eligibility criteria to qualify for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be the most devastating....
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BASRaT petition to expand private health insurance

BASRaT has launched a petition to expand private health insurance coverage for Sport Rehabilitation treatment. If you believe everyone deserves the choice of care they receive to live a healthy, active life, please take a moment to sign. BASRaT-registered Sports Rehabilitators play a crucial role in helping people recover from injury, improve performance and return...
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getUBetter proves a vital partner in supporting MSK waiting lists

As NHS services continue to navigate rising demand and resource challenges, getUBetter is proving to be a vital partner in enhancing MSK care and turning passive waiting lists into active ones. Recently deployed across Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (NHFT) as part of the national Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) MSK improvement programme, the getUBetter...
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Devastating postcode lottery for osteoporosis medication

The Royal Osteoporosis Society and the APPG on Osteoporosis and Bone Health have published a new report exposing how a "postcode lottery" in NHS prescribing leaves over 1 million women without access to vital bone-strengthening treatments. This analysis calls for unified, system-wide policy reform to ensure equitable medication pathways for all. Read the full report...
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Supporting people with chronic conditions

The Welsh Parliament's Health and Social Care Committee has published its report Supporting people with chronic conditions. The report makes a number of urgent recommendations to the Welsh Government to ensure that people currently living with chronic conditions are being properly supported and are receiving the services they need to manage their care. You can...
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