New report shows quality in osteopathic practice
The Quality in Osteopathic Practice report collates information on patient experience, evidence, impact, training and regulation of osteopathic practice in the UK. It provides a concise and evidence-informed view of the profession and how osteopaths can potentially support wider health and social care services across the UK. Read more here on the iO website.
Volunteering at the HMSA
Due to expansion, the Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA) is looking for a number of people in volunteering roles, with everything from administrative support through to fundraising and trustees required. There are six categories of recruitment: Volunteer fundraiser; Volunteer administrator; Volunteer bookkeeper/Accountant; Trustees; Social Media Support Team; and Transcription volunteers. You can browse and apply for…
Edgar Stene Prize Winner 2021
Every year, the Edgar Stene Prize is awarded to the person with a rheumatic or musculoskeletal disease (RMD) submitting the best essay describing their individual experience of living with their condition. The winner of the Edgar Stene Prize 2021 writing on the topic, “How digital solutions benefit my life as a person with an RMD”,…
The College becomes the Royal College of Podiatry
The College of Podiatry has been renamed as the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) after being granted permission to use the title by Her Majesty The Queen. The RCPod is the professional body for podiatry and represents 10,000 members in the United Kingdom and internationally. With its members, the RCPod campaigns to raise awareness that…
NOA Practical Pain Management in Orthopaedics webinar
On 7 April 2021 at 1pm, the NOA will host a webinar focused on Practical Pain Management in Orthopaedics. We will be joined by Sue Brown, CEO of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance who will highlight issues from the patient’s perspective. Diarmuid Denney from University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide tips and…
HMSA local groups update
HMSA local groups are still meeting virtually and this month’s theme is “Hobbies and Achievements”. It’s where the group get to share what they do for hobbies and explain how they overcome any obstacles with physical restrictions. It’s a bit of a ‘show and tell’ meeting and it’s always great to see how talented and…
Workforce planning chart for MSK
The launch of NHS England’s Best MSK Health programme gives the population’s musculoskeletal health in England a focus and priority like never before, and much needed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. NHS England waiting times data shows people with serious MSK conditions needing diagnosis and treatment by rheumatology and elective care services are…
Foot Health Week 2021
Foot Health Week is approaching fast – 12-18 April 2021 The focus of FHW 2021 will be to highlight to the public that podiatry services are open and available for use. There have been many changes in service provision as podiatry staff support the wider COVID-19 workforce to provide care in vaccination centres, wound care…
Welsh Government MSK consultation
Open Consultation Arthritis and long-term musculoskeletal conditions in adults Consultation ends 30 July 2021 The Welsh Government has released a consultation document: Arthritis and Long-term Musculoskeletal Conditions in adults. This guidance is currently being developed to replace the Welsh Government’s Service Development and Commissioning Directives for Arthritis and Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions [2006]. The new consultation…
PSA Annual Conference – save the date
The Psoriasis Association’s Annual Conference will take place on Saturday 19 June 2021. The decision has been made to hold it online via Zoom, and it will be free to attend. The Conference’s keynote speaker has been confirmed as Catherine Smith, Consultant Dermatologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and a leading expert…