Versus Arthritis Core Skills webinars and courses
Versus Arthritis is running several webinars in the coming months: Versus Arthritis MSK bitesize webinar Wednesday 8 December 1-4pm During this webinar the trainer will take you on a rapid run through of 10 MSK topics that present frequently in primary care. ã55 / ã50 for members of the Versus Arthritis professional network. Versus Arthritis…
NOA Annual members’ conference a success
The 2021 NOA Annual Members’ Conference held on 20 October was an opportunity for staff representing NOA member organisations, patient representatives and NOA partners from across the country to share achievements, address shared challenges and discuss what’s in store for orthopaedics in the future. Visit the NOA website here to find out more about the…
Patiently Waiting
Independent Age, a charity for those in later life, has launched a new report titled ‘Patiently waiting: Older people’s experiences of waiting for surgery’. The report highlights the challenges for older people in England waiting for surgical procedures, and the impact waiting has on their mental, emotional and physical health. It also features what older…
Panorama NHS: Wait or Pay
The number of people waiting for hospital treatment in England has hit a record high of 5.61 million, as the NHS struggles to clear the growing backlog of cases caused by COVID-19. In a BBC Panorama programme on 27 September, Victoria Derbyshire met some of those on the waiting list and heard about the profound…
Discussing the value of private physiotherapy
Physio First gets face-to-face with international colleagues to talk about value Physio First, the professional network of the CSP representing physios working in private practice, attended a hybrid meeting in September alongside representatives from private practices in 17 different countries. IPPTA is the subgroup of World Physiotherapy that represents the interests of private practitioners in…
ARMA joining the BCA Conference 2021 to connect, share and develop
BCA Conference 2021 Saturday 6 November 2021 Following the positive feedback received from members, sponsors and the public, the British Chiropractic Association is delighted to invite chiropractors and other MSK professionals to join another fun, dynamic and accessible virtual conference experience. The BCA has put together a comprehensive programme which consists of a minimum of…
Psoriasis Awareness Week 2021
29 October – 4 November 2021 This year’s Psoriasis Awareness Week begins on Friday 29 October (World Psoriasis Day) and runs until Thursday 4 November. The theme for 2021 will focus on lifestyle changes that people who are living with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis can make to better manage their condition, including diet and exercise….
NOA’s COVID Recovery webinars
Webinar recording: Update on Orthopaedic COVID-19 Recovery The latest NOA webinar took place on 15 September 2021. The session included a powerful presentation from orthopaedic patient, Val Harvey, who has shared her journey throughout the pandemic with the NOA and joined the webinar for an update. Paul Jenkins, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Scottish Committee for Orthopaedic…
Orthopaedic Quality Improvement Learning Forum
Orthopaedic Quality Improvement (including Clinical Audit) Network (OQICAN) Learning Forum The next OQICAN forum takes place on 30 November 2021 from 12pm – 1:30pm and will feature presentations from: Mr Viraj Gandbhir, International Training Fellow, Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, who will present on the COVID status of all patients undergoing elective…
Pfizer Medical grants for advancing pain research
Pfizer has issued a request for proposals for their Global Awards for Advancing Chronic Pain Research. Proposals are invited in a range of areas of interest related to osteoarthritis and chronic pain including understanding unmet medical needs and multidisciplinary approaches to management of OA. Application due date: 22 September 2021. Find out more here.