Sense checking draft knee arthroscopy policy
As you are hopefully already aware, a clinically-led programme called London Choosing Wisely is underway to develop pan-London policies for eight treatment areas, to ensure patients across London have consistent access to treatment that improves their health, based on the latest available evidence. Full details about the programme, including a list of Frequently Asked Questions,…
NICE to review MTG12 EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system
NICE has begun a review of MTG12 EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system for long bone fractures with non-union or delayed healing to determine if the guidance requires updating. The review schedule is based on the MTEP interim addendum on guidance review which is available at www.nice.org.uk/mt. NICE values the input of stakeholders throughout the review…
Webinar: Rheumatology commissioning in a community
Commissioning for Quality: Community-based Rheumatology Service 19 October 2018, 12.30 – 1.30 The webinar will outline how a community-based rheumatology service can provide effective management of rheumatology patients, with benefits both to the patients and the usage of clinical resources. The service is commissioned by the CCG and GPs from participating practices refer directly into…
Societal Impact of Pain framing paper and webinar
With the help of their partners and endorsers, Pain Alliance Europe has created a Framing Paper and Joint Statement: policy documents that analyse the existing initiatives and remaining gaps in policy actions to tackle the impact of pain on societies, economies and individuals. This document was discussed with the participants in attendance to the first…
NIHR research into physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions
The MSK physio-themed review is now live. Moving Forward – Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Health and Wellbeing highlights evidence from the National Institute for Health Research and others on why research in this area matters, assessment and matching patients to treatment, restoring musculoskeletal health and maintaining musculoskeletal wellbeing. It features: 37 published studies 25 ongoing research…
Parkrun update
Last month’s newsletter featured the partnership between parkrun and the RCGP. Since that newsletter came out we have been in contact with one of the parkrun ambassadors for people with arthritis and MSK conditions. One of the things they do to make parkrun more accessible to that group is to run a closed Facebook group…
Petition for access to specialist lupus care
The Pembrokeshire Lupus Support Group and LUPUS UK are petitioning the Secretary of State for Health at the Welsh Assembly Government to remove the ‘gate keeper principle’ from their healthcare provision. Patients with lupus and other rare autoimmune illnesses in Wales are being denied the right to access expertise that could really benefit them in…
BMAS Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis course
BMAS have scheduled a one-day course on acupuncture as a treatment for osteoarthritis, focussing on the hip, knee and other large joints. The course is comprised of lectures, demonstrations and practical sessions to refresh existing skills to improve your expertise in this field. Thursday 27 September 2018 Venue: NCVO, London N1 9RL Price from ã155…
EULAR Breakthrough evaluation survey
The EULAR PARE Editorial Board need your input regarding their publications, in order to assess their impact and value. They are looking for one person per organisation to give feedback on their e-Breakthrough newsletter and the hard copy, Breakthrough. It would help them if you could fill out a short online survey by 30 July…
HMSA at European Parliament “Optimising Patient Outcomes” meeting
The HMSA has been out and about quite a bit this month, last week attending the “Optimising Patient Relevant Outcome Measures for sustainable healthcare systems and strong economies” meeting at the European Parliament. On Wednesday 20 June, Hannah Ensor (HMSA trustee) and Lisa Renaut (HMSA volunteer) visited the European Parliament for this important meeting of…