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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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ERN-ReCONNET Survey on care in rare connective tissue diseases

The ERN ReCONNET Transition of Care Task Force would like your support for a European survey focused on transitional care for people living with rare connective tissue diseases (rCTDs). The transition from paediatric to adult healthcare is a critical and often challenging phase for young people with rare diseases and their families. To better understand...
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Funding for Osteopathy degree apprenticeship

The Institute of Osteopathy has been leading on the development of a pre-registration degree apprenticeship standard for Osteopathy. The funding band for the apprenticeship standard has now been approved by the Secretary of State. The standard itself was officially published on the Skills England website on 18 February 2026. Read here
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iO Roadshows 2026 tickets on sale!

The Institute of Osteopathy is excited to share that tickets are now on sale for the iO Roadshows 2026. It's a valuable opportunity for osteopaths from across the profession to connect, exchange views, ideas and share best practices. This new series of full-day CPD events will visit regions across the UK and is open to...
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BOA Annual Congress 2026 – Abstract submissions now open

The next BOA Annual Congress with the theme of 'The Changing Faces of Orthopaedics' is taking place at Olympia in London on 22nd - 24th September 2026. Abstract submissions are now open and close on Sunday 10th May 2026. Categories include, Education, Trauma, Hip, Knee, Developing World Orthopaedics, Medical Students, and more. Find more details...
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CCAA UCL Blood research video

Ever wondered what happens to your blood when you give it for research? Children and young people living with paediatric rheumatology conditions told us they wanted to know more about what happens to blood samples donated for research. CCAA - Kids With Arthritis worked with a young person living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and...
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BOA Annual Congress 2026 – Save the date

The next BOA Annual Congress - with the theme of 'the Changing Faces of Orthopaedics' - is taking place at Olympia in London on 22nd-24th September 2026. For more details, please visit here.
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Check out CAT Podcast No. 2

The Cornwall Arthritis Trust is thrilled to be partnering again with Sally Crabtree from Art Connexion to share this, their second podcast episode. Tune in for inspiring interviews with leading voices-including Professor Tony Woolf and Rachel Faulkner, plus practical tips and empowering advice for anyone living with Arthritis or other MSK conditions. Whether you're looking...
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Preparing for the festive season

We know that December can be a busy and stressful month, especially when you have a long-term condition. NRAS has therefore added a new section to their website, which features lots of tips to help you through the festive season and into the new year. Find it here.
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Chiro Live 2025: The Highlights

How the BCA honoured 100 years of the Association and inspired the future of chiropractic The British Chiropractic Association's (BCA) landmark conference, Chiro Live 2025: Celebrating Excellence, Shaping the Future, concluded earlier this month, leaving a profound and indelible mark on the profession. Held at the majestic De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor, the two-day...
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