BCA Launches Patient Charter

The British Chiropractic Association Launches Patient Charter to Members and the Public In November, the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) launched its new Patient Charter to its members and the general public, as part of the second phase of its ‘Repositioning Project’ which aims to continue the BCA’s mission to be ‘the home of chiropractors who…

New evidence of MSK podiatry services effectiveness

The Royal College of Podiatry publishes new evidence toolkit showing the effectiveness of musculoskeletal Podiatry services. In November, the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) published a new evidence toolkit showing the effectiveness of MSK Podiatry services across the four nations of the UK, detailing the changes MSK services can make to patients’ health, function, and…

ARMA letter to the Chancellor

In November, ARMA sent a letter to the Chancellor on behalf of all the organisations supporting those who live with MSK conditions. The letter outlined the impact of the cost of living crisis and considerations for his tax and spending decisions. Download the letter.

Impactful learning at the NOA Annual Members’ Conference

The second annual, CPD-certified NOA Annual Members’ Conference was held in Birmingham on 19 October 2022. It was an impactful learning and networking opportunity for the orthopaedic community with over 100 guests in attendance. The day’s sessions were not only of interest to clinicians and specialist trusts, but covered the entire orthopaedic spectrum and included…

NHS England Spinal MRI leaflets published

Two new leaflets, one for clinicians and another for patients, which aim to reduce unwarranted variation in requests for MRI scans for spinal conditions are now available from NHS England. Developed by spinal clinicians in collaboration with lived experience partners and stakeholders, the leaflets support both patients and clinicians when considering whether an MRI scan…

NICE publishes osteoarthritis guideline

NICE publishes guideline on Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management. This guideline (published 19 October 2022) covers the diagnosis, assessment and non-surgical management of osteoarthritis with the aim to improve both management of and quality of life for people with the condition. See guidelines and full details here.

Happy Birthday NRAS!

21 years ago in October, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society was born. What an amazing first 21 years it’s been for the society. From that blank piece of paper in Ailsa’s front room to the nationally and internationally acclaimed patient organisation. What will the next 21 years hold for us I wonder? So pleased we…

Free ESCAPE-pain programme webinar

The full impact of the pandemic upon musculoskeletal health is clear, with an enormous increase in the number of people with knee, hip and back pain. This forthcoming free ESCAPE-pain together webinar is being held on Thursday 8 December 2022, 10:00 – 13:00 and brings together leisure, community and clinical commissioners and providers interested in…

Orthopaedic Research UK and Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship 2022

Orthopaedic Research UK and Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship 2022 Orthopaedic Research UK is delighted to be partnering with Daphne Jackson Trust to support returners to MSK research following a career break of two years or more taken for a family, caring or health reason. Applications are invited for a three-year Daphne Jackson Fellowship co-sponsored by…

Versus Arthritis Cost-of-living crisis

On World Arthritis Day, Versus Arthritis sought to shine a light on the crisis people with arthritis are facing this winter – by calling on the Prime Minister to take urgent action to protect them. In September, Versus Arthritis surveyed almost 4,000 people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions to ask how the cost-of-living crisis was…