The State of MSK health

The report is a collection of the most up-to-date, UK-wide statistics on arthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. It is a resource for healthcare professionals, policy makers, public heath leads, researchers, people with these conditions, and anyone interested in MSK health. Arthritis UK believes that with the best information you can build awareness, make more…

New brand, new name

Versus Arthritis has now rebranded to Arthritis UK. Arthritis UK believes this name change will help more people who need help find the appropriate information, education and support services. Arthritis UK also believes this will help bring about greater change for people living with arthritis all across the UK as they look to grow their…

ORUK Announces next joint venture gathering

The next Joint Venture: MSK Innovation Network gathering will take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at The Medical Society of London, W1G 9EB, from 2-6pm. The theme of the gathering will be Developing a more dynamic ecosystem for MSK innovation. In addition to providing a networking opportunity for MSK innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and…

NRAS Live: Menopause & RA

In a recent NRAS survey, 90% of women with RA said that menopause made their RA symptoms worse. RA and menopause share many symptoms. Join NRAS on Wednesday 26th November at 7pm – they will be joined by Dr Vikram Talaulikar, Specialist in Reproductive Medicine at University College London Hospitals. Dr. Talaulikar will be sharing…

Upcoming GIRFT webinars

The GIRFT team have announced a series of upcoming webinars for November which will be of interest to all working across MSK care. Digital solutions to support delivery of MSK care in community settings Thursday 13th November 2025 Andrew Bennett, GIRFT clinical lead for community MSK (cMSK) and consultant physiotherapist Sutton Health and Care, Epsom…

NRAS Live – Diet and Nutrition video

In early October NRAS were joined by Julie Cooper, Nutritional Therapist, for an NRAS Live event. Julie shared her own rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis story, told how changes in her diet helped optimise her own health, and explained how looking after your gut health can really improve your quality of life. You can watch the video…

Hands-on or hands-off? Rethinking manual therapy

In the August edition of the Physio Network’s Podcast, SOMM’s Teaching Fellows, Darren Collin and Johnny Smith, discussed the role of manual therapy in physiotherapy along with the key differences between NHS and private practice. This insightful conversation is now available to hear, and sets the stage for SOMM’s upcoming Spinal Manual Therapy Masterclass, taking…

EULAR Edgar Stene Prize Competition 2026

EULAR PARE has announced the launch of the EULAR Edgar Stene Prize essay competition 2026 on the topic: “Is it all in the genes, or not? How rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) shape and reshape family connections”. The competition is open to people aged 18 and over living with rheumatic and MSK diseases (RMD) who…

Arthritis Action Trustee vacancies

Arthritis Action is seeking to appoint up to three new Trustees to join their Board. They would welcome new Trustees with the following areas of expertise: Charity Fundraising & Income Generation Law Accountancy IT & cybersecurity in the charity sector or small business Professional experience in the NHS Arthritis Action would particularly like to hear…

Reflections on opportunities for better MSK health

Throughout my first three months in post, I have been constantly struck by the breadth, diversity, expertise and impact of ARMA’s member organisations. Last week I had the pleasure of being a guest of the British Orthopaedic Association at their Annual Congress in Liverpool. Under the theme of ‘Preventing Harm & Transforming Lives’, I attended…