Supported Self-Management

At their winter conference, Stuart Smellie formally began his term as President of The Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC). This follows a year serving as President-Elect. Bringing more than three decades of clinical experience, Stuart has had a longstanding involvement in postgraduate education, professional standards, and leadership roles. Having served as a trustee since 2010...
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...
Do you support people in England newly diagnosed with axial SpA (including AS)? Introduction to axial SpA is an online session for people recently diagnosed with axial SpA in England. Help your patients get to grips with their condition by directing them to a free online session on 26 March 2026, designed by NASS specifically...
Arthritis UK is developing a course to support health and care professionals in helping people live well with arthritis. Your input will help them tailor the course to meet your needs and preferences. The survey shouldn't take any longer than 5 minutes. Fill in the form here. The deadline for completion is Tuesday 31st March...
On International Women's Day March 8th 2026, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) launched a new Rheumatoid Arthritis & Menopause booklet, which will be available to download or order in print free of charge. The resource addresses a long-standing gap in support for women managing both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the menopause-two conditions that can...
Save the date! The Psoriasis Association annual conference, set to explore developments in treatments, research and patient support for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026. The event, titled 'Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions', will be held at Convene (etc Venues), 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU, bringing together experts, healthcare...
All-Party Parliamentary Group publishes report on osteoporosis The APPG on Osteoporosis and Bone Health has published Seen, Heard, Supported: Transforming Osteoporosis Care. Drawing on survey data from over 3,300 patients, the report found more than half of people with osteoporosis had no NHS contact about their condition in the past year. It highlights fragmented pathways,...
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...
Don't miss out on a place on the Ortho Update course on Saturday 10th January 2026, in Manchester, run by the British Orthopaedic Association. The course is designed to deliver teaching on important/hot topics and clinical examination skills to cover various aspects of the orthopaedic curriculum over a 3-year cycle. This year, the emphasis is...
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,...