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Prevention is everyone’s business. Creating the conditions for good MSK health.

Too often, prevention is discussed as something that happens in clinics, advice about exercise, diet, or weight management given to us once problems begin to appear. But if we’re serious about improving musculoskeletal (MSK) health, we must think much more broadly. True prevention is not just about changing individual behaviour. It’s about shaping the environments,...
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Time to give all patients with RA the ‘Right Start’

25 June 2026, 12-1pm Webinar The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is encouraging healthcare professionals across the UK to refer patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to its Right Start programme, a free support service designed to help people understand and manage their condition from the earliest stages to those who have lived with RA for...
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20 Million Reasons our new strategy matters

Publishing a new strategy is always a moment to pause. Not just to look ahead, but to reflect on why the choices you're making matter and why now is the right time to be ambitious. ARMA's new strategy is grounded in a simple but powerful truth: there are 20 million reasons to act. Over 20...
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Early diagnosis of osteoporosis study

Keele to lead new study to improve early diagnosis of osteoporosis A Keele University-led team has secured £4.8 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to improve early identification of osteoporosis among at-risk and under-served patients in primary care. Led by Professor Zoe Paskins, the PROTECTS study will design, implement and...
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SMILE-RA – Exercise just got easier

NRAS understands that for people living with rheumatoid arthritis, physical activity is not a short-term resolution but an important, sustained commitment that supports health throughout the year. SMILE-RA is a free, user friendly program designed to support people living with RA self-manage their condition. To help individuals incorporate exercise more effectively into daily life, NRAS...
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ARMA Launches New Policy Position on MSK Prevention

Too often, prevention is seen as something that happens in clinics, but true prevention starts long before that. It's about creating the conditions that make good MSK health possible for everyone, everywhere. ARMA's new policy position paper on MSK prevention calls for a broader, more connected approach. With over 20 million people in the UK...
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Orthopaedics and 10-Year Health Plan

NOA's recent webinar brought together policy and clinical leaders to explore how orthopaedic services can respond to the NHS's 10-Year Health Plan. Speakers from the King's Fund, BOA and ROH shared insights on shifting care to communities, embracing digital tools, and prioritising prevention. The session highlighted practical innovations already underway and called on orthopaedics to...
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Better MSK health is the foundation of our future prosperity and wellbeing

The link between health and economic activity has become a central focus of policy. New analysis from the ONS and NHS England, highlighted by the King's Fund, shows how health and work are closely connected. Poor health reduces employment and productivity, and long NHS waiting lists hold people back from returning to work. Improving musculoskeletal...
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NASS announces collaboration with NHS England

NASS, in collaboration with NHS England's Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme, is pleased to announce the launch of its Axial Spondyloarthritis Playbook: reducing the time to diagnosis and improving patient experience. Drawing together the data and learning from the NASS Act on Axial SpA campaign, the playbook aims to accelerate efforts to reduce...
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Evaluating the impact of a new digital intervention

Good Boost Digital exercise programme boosts outcomes for MSK patients A large-scale evaluation of a community-based digital exercise programme for people with MSK conditions has demonstrated significant improvements in physical function, mental wellbeing, and healthcare cost-efficiency. Published in the Musculoskeletal Care journal, the study tracked more than 4,400 participants across the UK who engaged with...
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