Promoting MSK Literacy in Young People

This month sees the latest tour of a musculoskeletal themed educational show, co-funded by Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK), that introduces young people to biomechanics and the importance of bone, joint and muscle health. The Research and Test Lab (RATLab) tour uses a combination of science, hi-tech projections and puppetry devised by theatre company Green Ginger….

ORUK Announces New Research Fellowships

Applications are open for ORUK research fellowships in partnership with the BOA, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, British Scoliosis Society (BSS) and The British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS). Two BOA/ORUK fellowships of up to £65k are available for a project in any area of orthopaedics including basic science, diagnosis, treatment, surgical technology, AI,…

Financial Boost for MSK Early Career Researchers

Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) has received an award of over £750,000 from the Government to support its research programme. This funding will enable the charity to increase support for early-career clinical researchers and academic scientists interested in building and expanding their MSK research portfolio. ORUK supports early-career researchers working on a wide range of MSK-related…

No NRAS Live this month!

Due to many of the NRAS team going to the BSR conference later in the month, there is unfortunately no NRAS Live this month. However, if you have missed any of their live broadcasts – remember you can watch ALL previous NRAS Lives via their YouTube channel. They have even made this handy playlist, which…

SOMM Injection CPD Day

The Injection CPD Day is still a new product for SOMM but the two days held recently in Belfast were a great success with excellent feedback. Attendees review current evidence as well as refreshing their practical skills and enhancing their clinical reasoning in MSK injection therapy. The next CPD Day will be held in Liverpool…

Psoriasis: What you need to know Conference 2024

Psoriasis: What you need to know Annual Conference and Educational Event 2024 is taking place on Saturday 22nd June in Manchester. The conference serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and discussion of the latest advancements in psoriasis research, treatment, and management. Listen to insightful talks from researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals affected by…

NOA Physician Associates webinar – part 2

NOA Webinar: Physician Associates in Orthopaedic Services – Part 2 Date: 1 May 2024 at 1pm Venue: Virtual Event (Zoom) Join the NOA for Part 2 of their webinar, ‘Physician Associates (PAs) in Orthopaedic Services’. Building on the success of the inaugural session, Part 2 will delve deeper into the future changes impacting the training,…

NRAS Live: Meet the NRAS team

In this month’s NRAS Live, the team at NRAS introduce you to their new Senior Policy Officer, Sadé, who has lived with RA for the past 2 years. Sadé joined the organisation in February and has hit the ground running on the prescription charges petition and Martha’s Rule. Tune in to hear Sadé’s story, how…

Welsh Government Consultation: Arthritis and MSK Framework

The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on the draft guidance document, Living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions: a framework for the future. The new framework is one of several tools that will guide service development and delivery for MSK conditions from 2024 to 2028. The consultation is seeking views to shape the vision, mission…

Osteopathy exhibits at the House of Commons

In early March the Council of Osteopathic Educational Institutions (COEI) exhibited at the prestigious Upper Waiting Hall at the House of Commons. Gaining access to such an influential audience in an election year is a unique opportunity to focus on the future of MSK Health and osteopathy’s role in providing local community MSK care. For…