British Society for Rheumatology

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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

4 March 2019	4 March 2019 Nailfold Capillaroscopy	Our one-day Nailfold capillaroscopy course provides delegates with a detailed overview, including diagnostic guidance, clinical examples and research applications.
5-8 March 2019	5-8 March 2019 Lupus Fellowship	The Lupus Fellowship provides hands-on clinical experience delivered by leading experts in the management of lupus at nationally-recognised specialised centres.
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.
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.
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.
8-9 October 2019	8-9 October 2019 Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology Conference	This is the dedicated conference for paediatric and adolescent rheumatology in the UK.
TBC	TBC Headstart UK Fellowship	This fully funded fellowship is the perfect way to give your career a headstart. Take part in interactive small group tutorials and hands-on clinical experience across a three-day programme.
TBC	TBC Peer Review Fellowship	This fellowship gives members the skills and experience to participate in peer review within their own regions and promote its activity among their own colleagues in the future.
TBC	TBC Transition Fellowship	More details to follow.
TBC	TBC Sjögren's Syndrome Fellowship	This is a tremendous opportunity to acquire concentrated hands-on skills for members wishing to improve or develop their services for people living with Sjögren's Syndrome.

Cyfarfod Blynyddol Cymdeithas Rhewmatoleg Cymru - Welsh Rheumatology Society All Wales Audit Meeting

Opportunities for members to attend All Wales meeting and educational programme in March

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Biosimilar adalimumab is a test of shared decision-making in the NHS

The entry of new biosimilars and the creation of an NHS ‘local market of treatment options’ across England is likely to see a number of patients switched from the originator product, Humira, to one of four biosimilar alternatives this year.

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Nurse secures place on Lupus Fellowship

Lupus Fellowship winners announced; includes nurse member for the very first time

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BSR in Glasgow for co-morbidities conference

BSR exhibits at Medicine For All 2019 and continues engagement work in Devolved Nations

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Apply for the 2019 Clinical Excellence Awards

Applications open for ACCEA awards and BSR citations

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Clinical Excellence Awards - 2018 winners announced

BSR members secure awards for clinical excellence

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Best Practice Award winner: videoconferencing in the East of England

In the first in a series of pieces focusing on past BSR Best Practice Award winners, Head of Policy John Hopgood takes a look at the Eastern Network for Rare Autoimmune Disease (ENRAD) project, based in Cambridge.

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BSR comments on the NHS 10-year plan

BSR welcomes the ambition, providing support in specific areas that will provide much needed sustainability to the NHS.

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New additions to BSR historic Heberden Library

BSR historical record of rheumatology boosted with donations from member

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Providing one clinical voice

Join the UK's leading society for rheumatology

Booking open for Annual Conference

Opinion: the NHS Long Term Plan

Rheumatology in Scotland: State of Play

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.

Cyfarfod Blynyddol Cymdeithas Rhewmatoleg Cymru - Welsh Rheumatology Society All Wales Audit Meeting

Biosimilar adalimumab is a test of shared decision-making in the NHS

Nurse secures place on Lupus Fellowship

BSR in Glasgow for co-morbidities conference

Apply for the 2019 Clinical Excellence Awards

Clinical Excellence Awards - 2018 winners announced

Best Practice Award winner: videoconferencing in the East of England

BSR comments on the NHS 10-year plan

New additions to BSR historic Heberden Library