Diploma in Exercise Medicine – Applications Open

Are you passionate about using exercise as medicine? The Diploma in Exercise Medicine is designed for healthcare professionals who want to lead the way in exercise-based prevention and treatment. Exam Sitting: 12th February 2026. Exam applications are now open! Find out more and apply

How to prepare for joint replacement surgery

Webinar – Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery and Recovery Thursday 24th October 2024, 1.00pm Arthritis Action’s next webinar will discuss how to prepare for joint replacement surgery, what you can expect on the day, and how best to manage recovery. Arthritis Action’s Medical Advisor, Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Wendy Holden will speak to Arthritis Action…

BOA Ortho Update Course 2025

Don’t miss out on a place on Ortho Update course on Saturday 1st March 2025, run by the The British Orthopaedic Association. The course is designed to deliver teaching on important / hot topics and clinical examination skills to cover various aspects of the orthopaedic curriculum over a 3-year cycle For orthopaedic trainees at all…

The PCRMM Online Conference 2024

PCRMM is delighted to invite you to their online conference on Saturday, 16th November 2024. Andy Emms has put together an excellent programme including presentations from Professor Martyn Snow, Dr Andrew Moore and many more. Subjects being covered include young hip problems, menopause, osteoporosis, joint preservation and much more. You can find the full programme…

What effect does RA have on your eyes?

Please join NRAS for their next online event on Wednesday 30th October 2024, 7pm. The subject for this month’s NRAS Live is eye complications in adults with RA and children with JIA. Expect to learn some of the common eye-related issues people with rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis encounter, how to spot the symptoms,…

National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit Report

The National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit (NEIAA) State of the Nation Summary Report 2024 was published on 10 October 2024. NEIAA is commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) as part of the National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme (NCAPOP) and is delivered by the British Society for Rheumatology. The audit aims to…

Physio First’s flagship Data for Impact project

In October 2024, Physio First’s Data for Impact (DfI) and Quality Assurance schemes will be relocating to the prestigious Centre for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health Research at Keele University. This strategic move signifies a substantial advancement in the quality of care for musculoskeletal conditions, benefiting both clinicians and patients alike. The integration of the DfI with…

General Chiropractic Council consulting on new code

The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is currently consulting on a replacement Code of Professional Practice. This document will update the standards of professional conduct, performance, ethics, and proficiency for anyone wishing to register as a chiropractor with the GCC. The Code is crucial for ensuring high-quality professional practice and informing patients about the quality of…

RA Awareness Week 2024: Stop the Stereotype

This year for Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week 2024 (16-22 September) the theme was #STOPtheStereotype, focusing on dispelling the frustrating stereotypes that surround this incurable, invisible condition. The 450,000 people living in the UK with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) face people making assumptions about their condition, hearing comments along the lines of ‘you look fine how can…

NRAS Live: Introduction to The Wren Project

Join NRAS on Wednesday 25th September at 7pm for a discussion on how NRAS and The Wren Project support those with autoimmune conditions. The Wren Project is a fantastic initiative that offers listening support to people living with autoimmune diseases throughout the UK. The discussion will be hosted by Sarah Watford, NRAS Support Service Manager…