Welcome to the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR)

We are a medical society committed to advancing knowledge and practice in the field of rheumatology. We work at national and local level to promote high quality standards of care for people with these conditions.

For BSR membership queries please contact: 019 5221 4061

Introduction to BSR

BSR currently has around 1,500 members in the UK and overseas; the majority of these are consultant and trainee rheumatologists. BSR also has a number of members who are allied health professionals, primary care workers, scientists and others working in the field of rheumatology.

Please note: BSR is unable to provide medical advice or to provide details of rheumatology consultants, either in the NHS or private practice. If you are looking for advice on a condition or a consultant, you are advised to consult your GP. Details of patient support groups can be found by clicking the Useful Links button to the left of this page.

BSR Activities:

• BSR ANNUAL MEETING
  BSR holds an annual scientific meeting to advance knowledge and practice in the field of rheumatology. It is attended by over 1 500 delegates. Alongside a large exhibition the meeting features keynote speakers, education updates, clinical case reports and abstract presentations
  The next Annual Meeting will be held in the Arena & Convention Centre, Liverpool, 22 - 25 April 2008. For more information go to http://www.bsrconference.org.uk/index.html
  
• JOURNAL: RHEUMATOLOGY
  BSR produces the highly respected scientific journal Rheumatology. Published in 12 issues a year the journal enjoys a consistently high impact factor (4.052 in 2006) and is ranked among the leading journals of its kind. It regularly produces supplements of scientific or clinical interest.
  For more information go to our Journal Website
  Please note this is a separate website and requires a different login to the BSR website.
• PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  BSR regularly responds to consultations from the government, department of health and a wide range of other policy-making organisations, on issues affecting the arthritis community and of wider health service interest.
  For more information go to our Public Affairs Page
• CLINICAL AFFAIRS
  BSR produces its own standards and guidelines on a wide range of areas, we also contribute to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) Technology Appraisals on new treatments and therapies for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
  
• BSR BIOLOGICS REGISTER (BSRBR)
  In 2001, BSR set up a Biologics Register after NICE issued guidance on anti-TNFα therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis. The purpose of the Register is to monitor the long-term safety of biologic agents in patients with rheumatic diseases. A ground-breaking project, it is the only study of its kind in Europe.
  For more information go to http://www.medicine.manchester.ac.uk/arc/BSRBR/
  Click here to access most recent guidance on patient recruitment and switchers.
• EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
  BSR hosts a variety of scientific meetings and educational courses to further professional development in the field of rheumatology. We also offer a number of prestigious prizes to reward innovative work.
  For more information go to our Education and Events Page

Please send any comments on or suggestions for the website to Sally Thomas on sthomas@rheumatology.org.uk.

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