Health and care professionals

Get to know the trainers behind our clinical training programmes, learn about their clinical experience and areas of expertise, and discover how they’re helping healthcare professionals build their skills and confidence in supporting people with MSK conditions.

We recognise the increasingly high-pressure environments healthcare professionals like you navigate daily. Our goal is to provide a toolkit that supports your clinical expertise with practical tools and resources, helping you deliver transformative care even when time is short.

We offer a range of clinical assessment resources designed to help practitioners build confidence in diagnostic skills. These resources are essential for developing a strong foundational knowledge in musculoskeletal clinical assessments, with a focus on effective history taking and physical examination.

Did you know, you can now refer your patients directly to the Arthritis UK helpline? Our helpline advisors provide tailored support for your patients and signpost them to services and resources. Each member of the team has extensive knowledge of different types of arthritis and is updated regularly on new developments.

Our groundbreaking research has led to the discovery of a new class of biologic drugs which have improved the lives of almost 2 million people worldwide. They work by blocking the TNF protein that causes inflammation. 

The State of Musculoskeletal Health is a collection of the most up-to-date, UK-wide statistics on arthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Here are the report's key findings:

• how many people have musculoskeletal conditions
• the number of people at risk of developing these conditions
• the impact of musculoskeletal conditions on people
• health systems and society
• the inequalities that can be found within all the topics above.

Recent updates include:

• how many people have hip and knee osteoarthritis in England, including by deprivation
• how many people have chronic pain in England, including information on inequalities
• insights from our lived experience survey Left Waiting, Left Behind

We offer a comprehensive range of support to health and care professionals across the UK for both you and your patients. This includes incorporating patient voices into your education and quality improvement programmes as well as supporting Community Appointment Days (CADs).