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Survey shows Arthritis UK is helping to make an impact in MSK care

This year, we have delivered training to 3,633 delegates, and we wanted to share the results of our surveys from the last 12 months with you so that you can see the difference that our training makes.

MSK training survey results
Addressing the evidence gap: Arthritis treatment in pregnancy

Inflammatory arthritis (IA) and juvenile arthritis affects many women during their reproductive years. The MAMA Study is designed to improve certainty around the treatment of inflammatory arthritis in pregnancy.

Treating arthritis in pregnancy
Beyond BMI briefing: evidence of ICBs rationing surgery using BMI

Beyond BMI: Removing harmful barriers to Joint replacement surgery sets out the evidence and impact of ICBs in England using BMI thresholds as a way of rationing joint replacement surgery.  

Beyond BMI briefing
How Arthritis UK's predictor tool is shaping the delivery of ACI

Researchers at the Arthritis UK Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Therapies Centre have built a tool to predict Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) cell therapy success called ORKA-1.

Cell power on the NHS
Supporting high-quality, equitable MSK care across Wales

The NHS Wales Performance and Improvement National Musculoskeletal (MSK) Network supports high-quality, equitable MSK care across Wales, involving clinicians, decision makers and people with lived experience.

MSK services in Wales
New BSR clinical guidance for safe prescribing of csDMARDs

The British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) has undertaken a major review and expansion of their csDMARDs clinical guidelines based on new evidence and expert consensus covering people of all ages.

New csDMARDs guidelines

How our MSK training is helping to make an impact in MSK care

This year, we have delivered training to 3,633 delegates, and we wanted to share the results of our surveys.

Addressing the evidence gap: Arthritis treatment in pregnancy

The MAMA Study is designed to improve certainty around the treatment of inflammatory arthritis in pregnancy.

Beyond BMI: evidence of ICBs rationing surgery using body mass index

Arthritis UK responds to Integrated Care Boards using policies rationing joint replacement surgery using BMI.

Cell power on the NHS: Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation cell therapy

Arthritis UK developed Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation the only cell therapy on the NHS that treats knee cartilage defects.

Run, swim or walk for a future free from arthritis

Over 120 Arthritis UK runners raised more than £200,000 at London's biggest running events to fund research, support services and arthritis awareness.

Pertinent points from the British Society for Rheumatology Lupus guideline

Learn the latest BSR guideline updates on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including diagnosis, referral, monitoring and primary care management.

Treating pain beyond inflammation

Discover how the new BSR guideline is transforming pain management in inflammatory arthritis through rehabilitation, education and person-centred care.

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