The MSK First Point-of-Contact Model
Health Education England, together with South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, has developed an easy-to-use tool to support clinicians, managers and commissioners in their efforts to forecast and monitor the impacts of MSK self-referral to first contact practitioners (FCP). It is called the MSK First Point of Contact Model. The model would be useful…
Against the Odds: Scaling innovation in the NHS
Guest blog by David Albury, Board Director Innovation Unit Why have so many innovations in the NHS failed to make the impact they might because they remain in isolated pockets and never spread? Here at the Innovation Unit we decided to look at this question from a more positive angle and ask where innovation has…
London Choosing Wisely programme
The London Choosing Wisely programme is a clinically-led review of evidence for a set of surgical procedures. It looks to ensure they are used consistently across London and their use follows a criteria that ultimately improves the health of patients. Aim of the review To make sure people with an equal need, wherever they live…
Apply for the MSK Champions Programme
Arthritis Research UK’s vision is to develop and cultivate a UK-wide community of multi-disciplinary learners, leaders and influencers of change in musculoskeletal health services, with the ultimate aim of improving the quality of lives for people affected by musculoskeletal conditions. Together with Ashridge Executive Education, we have created a bespoke leadership initiative, which individuals through…
NICE guideline on Joint replacement (primary): hip, knee and shoulder (March 2020)
The final scope and equality impact assessment for this NICE guideline have now been published, along with all the stakeholder comments that were received during consultation and the NICE responses to these comments. The ARMA organisation was identified as a key stakeholder for this topic; NICE would like to thank the ARMA members for our…
Not just what to do
There is so much going on in the world of MSK it is sometimes hard to know where to start. I am constantly reminded of the vast range of good practice that exists out there. In the last few weeks I have heard about all kinds of activity, from trialling health trainers for joint pain…
Hip Fracture Care Day
‘Lessons Learnt’ 23 May 2018, Birmingham This event is for orthopaedic consultants, nurses, orthogeriatricians, physiotherapists and anaesthetists involved in hip fracture care to attend. The day will be led by Orthopaedic Consultant and Chairman for the Trauma Group Committee, Paul Dixon. The full programme has now been published and this promises to be an interesting…
The MSK Champions programme
Are you passionate about leading changes in musculoskeletal care? Arthritis Research UK are delighted to announce the launch of the MSK Champions programme; a prestigious leadership development opportunity. Together with Ashridge Executive Education, we have created a bespoke leadership initiative, which will support you through a unique development programme to become a Champion of musculoskeletal…
Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference 2018
7th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference in Association with European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians Conference by The College of Podiatry Special Advisory Groups The Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference is back in 2018 and will take place at the Hallam Conference Centre, London on Thursday 13 – Friday 14 September 2018. This two-day conference will…
LUPUS UK North Wales Lupus Information Day
The LUPUS UK North Wales Lupus Information Day will take place on Saturday, 12 May 2018, in Llandudno. The afternoon will feature a number of medical experts speaking, including: “WHAT MEDICATION DO I NEED FOR LUPUS AND WHY?” Dr Yasmeen Ahmad Consultant Rheumatologist, Peter Maddison Rheumatology Centre, Llandudno Hospital “FATIGUE – THE INVISIBLE BURDEN OF…