ERN-ReCONNET Survey on care in rare connective tissue diseases

The ERN ReCONNET Transition of Care Task Force would like your support for a European survey focused on transitional care for people living with rare connective tissue diseases (rCTDs). The transition from paediatric to adult healthcare is a critical and often challenging phase for young people with rare diseases and their families. To better understand…

Consultation on new Chiropractic QS for AxSpA

RCC open consultation on new Chiropractic Quality Standard for Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) The Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC) announces the launch of a consultation on a new Chiropractic Quality Standard on Axial Spondyloarthritis, seeking views from all stakeholders including chiropractors and other healthcare professionals, interested organisations, patients and the public. The RCC invites comments on…

Funding for Osteopathy degree apprenticeship

The Institute of Osteopathy has been leading on the development of a pre-registration degree apprenticeship standard for Osteopathy. The funding band for the apprenticeship standard has now been approved by the Secretary of State. The standard itself was officially published on the Skills England website on 18 February 2026. Read here

Prescribing for Pain – and Rheumatology Blood Tests webinars

PCRMM has two webinars upcoming: Prescribing in Pain and Demystifying Rheumatology Blood Tests. 24th March 2026 In Prescribing in Pain: An Essential Q&A with Dr Giles Hazan, Giles will cover approaches to chronic pain, the pitfalls of prescribing, deprescribing, and alternatives to drug therapy. Book here Demystifying Rheumatology Blood Tests will be a two-hour webinar,…

Online axial SpA introductory session

Do you support people in England newly diagnosed with axial SpA (including AS)? Introduction to axial SpA is an online session for people recently diagnosed with axial SpA in England. Help your patients get to grips with their condition by directing them to a free online session on 26 March 2026, designed by NASS specifically…

iO Roadshows 2026 tickets on sale!

The Institute of Osteopathy is excited to share that tickets are now on sale for the iO Roadshows 2026. It’s a valuable opportunity for osteopaths from across the profession to connect, exchange views, ideas and share best practices. This new series of full-day CPD events will visit regions across the UK and is open to…

BOA Annual Congress 2026 – Abstract submissions now open

The next BOA Annual Congress with the theme of ‘The Changing Faces of Orthopaedics’ is taking place at Olympia in London on 22nd – 24th September 2026. Abstract submissions are now open and close on Sunday 10th May 2026. Categories include, Education, Trauma, Hip, Knee, Developing World Orthopaedics, Medical Students, and more. Find more details…

Living Well with Arthritis course – health and care professional survey

Arthritis UK is developing a course to support health and care professionals in helping people live well with arthritis. Your input will help them tailor the course to meet your needs and preferences. The survey shouldn’t take any longer than 5 minutes. Fill in the form here. The deadline for completion is Tuesday 31st March…

New RA & Menopause booklet

On International Women’s Day March 8th 2026, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) launched a new Rheumatoid Arthritis & Menopause booklet, which will be available to download or order in print free of charge. The resource addresses a long-standing gap in support for women managing both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the menopause-two conditions that can…

Celebrating Christina Cunliffe OBE

The RCC President-Elect, Stuart Smellie and Chief Executive, Susie Isaacson were delighted to be invited to share the formal celebrations as Professor Christina Cunliffe OBE, Principal of McTimoney College of Chiropractic was awarded her Order of the British Empire (OBE) from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle. This was a proud moment to celebrate all…