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Our members are drawn from across the entire rheumatology specialty – those at the beginning of their career to the most senior consultants, researchers, academics and health professionals in the multi-disciplinary team. Together, they form a powerful voice for paediatric, adolescent and adult rheumatology in the UK.

The British Society for Rheumatology is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and musculoskeletal professionals.

We support our members throughout their careers, allowing them to progress, collaborate and innovate so they can deliver the best care for their patients, improving the lives of children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease.

Upcoming events

24 June 2019	24 June 2019 Free expert webinar: Self-management in rheumatoid arthritis	Presented by Iain McNicol, NRAS. In collaboration with Lilly UK, this expert webinar series is designed for nurses and health care professionals.
5-6 July 2019	5-6 July 2019 Rheumatology for Specialist Nurses - Newcastle	To support our nurse members, we have designed a course focusing on the clinical skills and knowledge required to provide excellent care within rheumatology.
10 July 2019	10 July 2019 Complex Crystal Arthritis	The course will provide delegates with an educational update as well as the chance to exchange best practice with peers through an interactive discussion of challenging real life clinical cases.
10 July 2019	10 July 2019 Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care workshops - Birmingham	We have endorsed the Versus Arthritis Core Skills in musculoskeletal care workshops designed for GPs. Sign up now to improve your skills in treating your patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
16 July 2019	16 July 2019 Free expert webinar: how to discuss relationships and sexuality	Presented by Charlie Ewer-Smith, Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases. In collaboration with Lilly UK, this expert webinar series is designed for nurses and health care professionals.
13-14 September 2019	13-14 September 2019 Rheumatology for Specialist Nurses - Brighton	To support our nurse members we have designed a course focusing on the clinical skills and knowledge required to provide excellent care within Rheumatology.
16-19 September 2019	16-19 September 2019 Scleroderma Fellowship	This is a unique opportunity for members to experience hands-on clinical practice from leading experts in the management of scleroderma.
17 September 2019	17 September 2019 Lupus and Connective Tissue Diseases Day	We have endorsed the Lupus and Connective Tissue Diseases course that will take place before the 16th International Congress on Antiphospholipid Antibodies in Manchester.
24-25 September 2019	24-25 September 2019 Ultrasound for Rheumatology Practice - Belfast	Join us for the next stage of our Ultrasound training programme in Belfast, setting the standards for ultrasound training in the UK.
25 September 2019	25 September 2019 Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care workshops - London	We have endorsed the Versus Arthritis Core Skills in musculoskeletal care workshops designed for GPs. Sign up now to improve your skills in treating your patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
26-27 September 2019	26-27 September 2019 Case-based Conference	Case-based Conference brings together consultants and next-generation rheumatologists to share and exchange clinical best practice.
7 October 2019	7 October 2019 Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology Research Day	This research day offers an excellent opportunity for young investigators at all levels of training to showcase their research in a friendly, enthusiastic environment.

Blog: presenting at the Paediatric and Adolescent Research Day

We spoke to last year's convenor Hans de Graaf, and presenter Lianne Kearsley-Fleet, about their experience of the Paediatric and Adolescent Research Day

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Behçet’s disease: Opportunity to join guideline development group

Calling all consultants, trainees, AHPs or nurses who work with patients with Behçets disease. We would love to hear from you, help us develop guidelines on the management of patients with Behçets disease

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Endorsing Lupus and Connective Tissue Diseases Day

We have endorsed a one-day course on Lupus and Connective Tissue Diseases held in advance of the 16th International Congress on Antiphospholipid Antibodies this September in Manchester.

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Our NICE accreditation has been renewed

After successfully meeting 92% of the 25 criteria for the NICE assessment, we have had our accreditation renewed.

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Would you like to host our annual Headstart Fellowship?

We are looking for a unit to host our Headstart Fellowship this year. Read more to find out more about the programme and how you can benefit.

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Showcasing the society's work at EULAR 2019

Patient registry work featuring in EULAR 2019 scientific programme

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Holyrood Scottish Parliament Reception

Our team attended a Garden Lobby Evening Reception for the Cross Party Group on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions at the Scottish Parliament.

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Have your say on our 2020 strategy

Share your thoughts to let us know what you would like to see from the Society in 2020.

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Update from our Annual General Meeting

We held our 35th AGM at May's annual conference. We had the opportunity to highlight the achievements of the society, and explain the plans for the coming year to further support our members across the whole multidisciplinary team.

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Providing one clinical voice

Join the UK's leading society for rheumatology

Specialist Nursing in Rheumatology: the State of Play

Complex Crystal Arthritis course

Annual Conference sessions

British Society for Rheumatology

The British Society for Rheumatology is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and musculoskeletal professionals.

We support our members throughout their careers, allowing them to progress, collaborate and innovate so they can deliver the best care for their patients, improving the lives of children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease.

Blog: presenting at the Paediatric and Adolescent Research Day

Behçet’s disease: Opportunity to join guideline development group

Endorsing Lupus and Connective Tissue Diseases Day

Our NICE accreditation has been renewed

Would you like to host our annual Headstart Fellowship?

Showcasing the society's work at EULAR 2019

Holyrood Scottish Parliament Reception

Have your say on our 2020 strategy

Update from our Annual General Meeting