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ARMA Welcomes the Neighbourhood health framework

NHS England Policy Paper Neighbourhood health framework Published 17 March 2026 We welcome the new Neighbourhood Health Framework because it moves neighbourhood health in the right direction. It sees neighbourhood health as more than NHS reconfiguration. It supports a prevention-first model. It values continuity, co-ordination and multidisciplinary care. It connects health to wider outcomes such...
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Denied by BMI: How ICB policies are failing patients with arthritis

Guest Blog by Deborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive of Arthritis UK Across England, people with arthritis are being left to wait in pain for joint replacement surgery that could transform their lives. Almost a fifth of ICBs are ignoring NICE guidelines and rationing surgeries based on a single arbitrary threshold, a patient's BMI. Moreover, a...
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Advancing Practice MSK MSc – Enrolment open

The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) is pleased to share an exciting update ahead of the new academic year. Since its development in 2000 in partnership with Middlesex University, the MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine has continued to evolve. In 2018, the programme moved to Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, where it successfully ran until August...
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A moment to reflect and a moment to act

As we approach publication of ARMA's new five-year strategy, this feels like an important moment to pause and reflect on the state of musculoskeletal (MSK) health, our sector, and our Alliance. The challenges are clear. Community MSK waiting lists remain among the longest in the NHS, leaving too many people waiting in persistent pain and...
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Arthritis UK’s MSK Bitesize webinar

This is a 3-hour webinar on a wide range of MSK conditions that can present in primary care and the role of physical activity in preventing and managing MSK conditions. Topics include inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout, and more. Thursday 16th April 2026, 6pm - 9pm on Microsoft Teams £60 More details here.
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Beyond the NHS: A vision for neighbourhood health

At ARMA, our vision for neighbourhood health goes far beyond the NHS. The NHS is, of course, a vital part of our lives and a cornerstone of care but health is not created in hospitals or clinics alone. It is shaped in the places we live, work and connect, in our homes, schools, workplaces, parks,...
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New SOMM MSc Advancing Practice in MSK Medicine

The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine's (SOMM's) MSc Musculoskeletal Medicine was developed in 2000 in collaboration with Middlesex University and the programme moved to Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh in 2018. SOMM has greatly valued its collaboration with both universities and the programme continued to run successfully at QMU until August 2024. SOMM is delighted to...
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Diploma in MSK Medicine – Register your interest

Exam sitting - 28th May 2026 Applications open - 12th January 2026 The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK is dedicated to promoting a more active nation and ensuring that MSK and rheumatological conditions and pain symptoms are not a barrier to living an active life at any age or ability level. This Diploma...
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Guest blog: How can the 10 Year Health Plan deliver?

How can the 10 Year Health Plan deliver for people with musculoskeletal conditions? Like many others, Versus Arthritis has closely engaged with the development of the 10 Year Health Plan and has spent some time analysing it since its publication. In this blog, we take a closer look at the Plan and what needs to...
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Versus Arthritis webinars: MSK Bitesize

MSK Bitesize is a 3-hour webinar on MSK conditions that can present in primary care and the role of physical activity in preventing and managing MSK conditions. Topics include inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout and more. Upcoming dates: Versus Arthritis webinar: MSK Bitesize, Thursday 23rd October 2025 6-9pm, £60. Versus Arthritis webinar: MSK Bitesize, Wednesday 10th...
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