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Reflections on opportunities for better MS 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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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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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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An important year ahead

I’m not sure whether to start with excitement for the year ahead… or an apology for this newsletter arriving later than planned thanks to a small but mighty IT saga behind the scenes. Let’s call it proof that even in a digital age, progress still occasionally involves turning things off and on again. But delays...
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FREE SOMM Joint Injection Skills Workshop

The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) is hosting a FREE Joint Injection Skills workshop at their HQ in Liverpool on the Wednesday 13th May 2026, 9:30 to 4pm. It will be an interactive training day, bringing together expert clinicians to provide practical, evidence-based guidance on injection techniques, hyaluronic acid therapy, and ultrasound application in musculoskeletal...
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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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Knee OA report from Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber

This report provides patient-led insights into the lived experience of knee osteoarthritis (OA) across the Yorkshire and Humber region. It explores how OA affects quality of life, mental health, and access to treatment, particularly within the NHS musculoskeletal (MSK) care pathway. Through in-depth interviews with patients at various stages of the total knee replacement (TKR)...
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Living Well with Arthritis course – health and care professional survey

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...
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PCRMM Essentials of MSK Injections course

Saturday, 9th May, 2026, at the The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham The Essentials of MSK Injections: Landmark and Ultrasound-Guided course is a comprehensive, hands-on training programme designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform musculoskeletal injections safely and effectively in clinical practice. This course focuses on the most performed MSK...
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Psoriasis Association Annual Meeting 2026

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...
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