NOA membership virtual information session
Virtual Event 13 July 2023 at 12pm-1:30pm Are you part of an organisation that is not yet a member of the National Orthopaedic Alliance (NOA)? Join the NOA for an informative virtual lunchtime session on Zoom to learn more about the Alliance and discover the advantages of becoming a member of a network of orthopaedic…
Booking is open for Chiro Live 2023
Book your ticket to the British Chiropractic Association’s annual conference – Saturday 18 November 2023 It is with great pleasure that the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) announces to the MSK community that booking for their annual conference, Chiro Live 2023, is now officially open. The event will take place on Saturday 18 November at The…
ORUK Invention for Innovation: AI in MSK
Orthopaedic Research UK is seeking to co-fund research applications with the National Institute for Health and Care Research that have the aim of transforming musculoskeletal health outcomes through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The April 2023 NIHR Invention for Innovation Product Development Award call 26 and Challenge call 15 invite proposals in AI in…
Encouraging Physical Activity webinar
Versus Arthritis: Encouraging Physical Activity in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions Date: 7 June 2023 Time: 7-8pm Delivered via Microsoft Teams Live This free webinar aimed at healthcare professionals will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage conversations with your patients about physical activity. Learn about the recommended levels of physical activity…
NRAS Live Helpline Top Tips
On 31 May the NRAS Information & Support Team will answer questions on a vast range of topics via the Helpline. They will go through some of the FAQs around non-medical related aspects of living with rheumatoid arthritis. Visit National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society on Facebook to view on the day.
Free Ask the OT patient webinar
The Hypermobility Syndromes Association supports everyone with hypermobility. On Thursday, 18th May at 7pm they have an extra special ‘Ask the OT’ session for patients with hypermobility. The regular slot will have not only Occupational Therapist Jo Southall, but also the HMSA’s Lead Medical Advisor and Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Phillip Bull. This ‘Ask the Experts’…
Budget Announcement
MSK conditions are one of the leading causes of disability in the UK, resulting in millions of lost working days in the UK, as well as significant numbers leaving the workforce each year. Not only does this have a serious impact on those affected, in terms of income and mental health, but it also means…
The Future of Pain Management – trailer
Pain Concern would like to announce their new Airing Pain podcast episode 136, The Future of Pain Management. This edition will be released on 26 April 2023 and platforms four internationally recognised clinicians talking at the British Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2022. The episode features Dr Stephen Ward, Dr Simon Thomson, Dr Owen Williamson…
NOA webinar – Origins and Achievements of the GMOA
Save the date for the next NOA webinar taking place on 3 May 2023 at 1pm. The session will look at the origins and achievements of the Greater Manchester Orthopaedic Alliance (GMOA). The current Chair, Professor David Sands Johnson, will share details of the alliance, its role during the pandemic and its goals for the…
Your SpAce is launched
The National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) has launched Your SpAce, which has been created in partnership with people living with axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) and healthcare professionals. Your SpAce allows people living with axial SpA to engage with their condition, learn more about axial SpA, and build skills to manage the impact it has on…