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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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A Christmas Message from ARMA’s CEO

As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on my first six months in post. Since joining ARMA in June, I’ve met almost all our members and associate members. I’ve been heartened by your generosity, honesty, and commitment to improving MSK health for millions of people. I’ve drunk more tea and coffee than...
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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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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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NRAS cardiovascular risk modules

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) has introduced three new cardiovascular risk management modules to its SMILE-RA e-learning programme this February. People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) face a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)-around 1.5 times that of the general population-yet screening and management of these risks remain inconsistent across the UK. Although guidelines...
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A Christmas Message from ARMA’s CEO

As the year draws to a close, I've been reflecting on my first six months in post. Since joining ARMA in June, I've met almost all our members and associate members. I've been heartened by your generosity, honesty, and commitment to improving MSK health for millions of people. I've drunk more tea and coffee than...
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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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Reflections on opportunities for better MSK health

Throughout my first three months in post, I have been constantly struck by the breadth, diversity, expertise and impact of ARMA's member organisations. Last week I had the pleasure of being a guest of the British Orthopaedic Association at their Annual Congress in Liverpool. Under the theme of 'Preventing Harm & Transforming Lives', I attended...
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A turning point for MSK health

- but only if we choose to take it I hope you are enjoying the summer. This month we are pleased to have a guest blog from Deborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive of Versus Arthritis. In her blog, Deborah rightly identifies the huge opportunity presented by the 10 Year Health Plan for England and the...
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