Managing children’s chronic non-cancer pain better
Health researchers at the University of Stirling are calling for an overhaul of services for children living with chronic pain. A new study, led by Dr Emma France and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, found children are often left without effective pain management and struggle to access support from health…
Karen Middleton: the past and future of MSK Physiotherapy
The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) has been very fortunate to have Karen Middleton, recently retired as CEO of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, as its President for many years and we thank her for her valuable contribution to SOMM and wish her well as she retires from that role as well. Professor Karen Middleton…
NRAS 2024 Look Ahead and Quiz
NRAS CEO, Clare Jacklin, will be welcoming in the new year with a short update on plans for their 2024 and a fun family quiz you can join in online. No prizes, just a fun activity to play along with at home. Join the first NRAS Live of 2024 on Wednesday 31st January at 7pm….
New FSEM Diploma in Exercise Medicine
The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM UK) has launched a new Diploma in Exercise Medicine. This Diploma sets the standard for Exercise Medicine knowledge across the breadth of healthcare professions, a benchmark against which both commissioners and patients can quality assure. Learn more about the course and apply here. Applications Close: 26th January…
CCAA Family Residential Support Weekend 2024
The CCAA Family Support weekend is organised for the children and families that live with the effects of JIA. For over 25 years, CCAA have been organising weekends of fun activities for the kids and informative support sessions, led by Health Professionals, for the parents. Not only is the weekend a unique opportunity for your…
Comprehensive NRAS Live video playlist
While there are no NRAS Live events planned this month, if you 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 has all previous live events in chronological order for those of you who would like a Christmas…
Applications open for ORUK/NJR/RCSEng Research Fellowship
Applications are now open for a joint research fellowship funded by Orthopaedic Research UK, National Joint Registry and The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The fellowship is open to pre-CCT candidates aiming to propose a research project aligned with NJR’s broad strategic objectives. The deadline for applications is 5 February 2024. Visit oruk.org for…
New Hips & Knees: Britian’s Longest Queue?
With numbers on the NHS waiting list at a record high of 7.75 ãmillion and rising, on the 30th of November 2023, ITV’s flagship current affairs programme ‘ITV Tonight’ focused on the huge waiting lists for joint replacement surgery: Tonight – Series 25 – Episode 35 – ITVX With input from Versus Arthritis, Dr Zoe…
New research identifies lessons for hip replacement procedures
New research study identifies lessons that can be drawn from analysing linked national datasets on revision hip replacement procedures. Improved planning, smarter resource allocation and above all, better patient outcomes are the aims of this research study led by Mr Richard Holleyman from Newcastle University with funding from Orthopaedic Research UK and the British Hip…
Osteopathy included in key NHS tools
The NHS published a series of free decision-support tools to enhance shared decision-making for patients and practitioners. The tools for both hip and knee osteoarthritis include osteopathy as part of the options for consideration. See the full list of tools here.