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British Society for Rheumatology

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

28-29 April 2019	28-29 April 2019 Ultrasound for Rheumatology Practice	This training programme, designed for members and delivered by experts from BSR, sets the standard for ultrasound training in the UK.
30 April-2 May 2019	30 April-2 May 2019 Annual Conference	The UK’s leading rheumatology conference welcomes 2,000 delegates to share their expertise, experience cutting edge research and enjoy unrivalled networking opportunities.
30 April 2019	30 April 2019 Mentoring workshop	Meet other participants, explore and share the mentoring experiences and learning through interactive, learner-focused discussion, allowing time for reflection and feedback.
21 May 2019	21 May 2019 Free expert webinar: Gout - Treating to target	In this webinar, James Prior, will cover why gout occurs, how it affects patients and the best treatment options.
21 May 2019	21 May 2019 Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care workshops - Manchester	BSR has 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.
5-6 July 2019	5-6 July 2019 Rheumatology Specialist Nurse Course - 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 Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care workshops - Birmingham	BSR has 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.
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.
13-14 September 2019	13-14 September 2019 Rheumatology Specialist Nurse Course - 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.
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	BSR has 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.

A strong voice for Allied Health Professionals in Wales

The annual Welsh BSR meeting is an opportunity for AHP’s to gain valuable knowledge which can be translated into practice and forms part of the AHP annual appraisal and revalidation requirements.

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Getting It Right First Time rheumatology workstream pilot begins

The Getting it Right First Time rheumatology workstream pilot is now underway

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BSR Annual General Meeting: 1 May 2019

BSR will hold its annual general meeting in Birmingham on May 1 2019

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Interdisciplinary rheumatology conference takes place in Glasgow

The Scottish Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology Network (SPARN) and the Scottish Society for Rheumatology (SSR) hosted a conference at The Lighthouse in Glasgow

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Best Practice case study: Paediatric MSK triage in the community

In the third of our series looking back at our 2018 Best Practice Award winners, we explore how a community-led triage service is improving the lives of children and young people with MSK

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One year on from the report: ‘REDUCE, EMPOWER & IMPROVE'

Read about the work Jack Feinmann has been doing to implement the recommendations of the report, how he’s working to increase reputation of RAIRDA, and how he’s lobbying to improve the quality of care for patients with rare auto-immune conditions.

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WORD Day - Spread the word!

The first World Young Rheumatic Disease Day is aimed at spreading the word that children & young people get rheumatic diseases too.

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Rare Disease UK's Annual Reception

Our Parliamentary Affairs Officer attended Rare Disease UK’s annual reception to celebrate Rare Disease Day

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Presidents United – Dr Anne McEntegart and Dr Elizabeth Price meet Scottish Health Minister

This month, BSR and SSR Presidents met with Joe FitzPatrick MSP, the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing to discuss workforce, training, biosimilar switch over and more. Read all about our devolved nations activities here.

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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.

A strong voice for Allied Health Professionals in Wales

Getting It Right First Time rheumatology workstream pilot begins

BSR Annual General Meeting: 1 May 2019

Interdisciplinary rheumatology conference takes place in Glasgow

Best Practice case study: Paediatric MSK triage in the community

One year on from the report: ‘REDUCE, EMPOWER & IMPROVE'

WORD Day - Spread the word!

Rare Disease UK's Annual Reception

Presidents United – Dr Anne McEntegart and Dr Elizabeth Price meet Scottish Health Minister