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BSR letter to the Federation regarding SCE exam disruption

Last week, we were deeply concerned to learn about the technical disruptions experienced by many trainees during the Rheumatology Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE). 2 Jul 2025 | News update

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Proposals for evidenced-based clinical practice guidelines

The Guidelines Steering Group (GSG) seek topic suggestions for future evidence-based guidelines for clinical practice. Professionals from any clinical discipline in the UK rheumatology community may make them. 1 Jul 2025 | News update

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Statement from the British Society for Rheumatology on the Rheumatology SCE Exam

We are deeply upset and concerned to hear about the technical issues that disrupted the Specialty Certificate Examination in Rheumatology. 26 Jun 2025

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New guideline scope: Septic arthritis in adults with a hot swollen joint

With a focus on septic arthritis, this upcoming guideline will replace the previous version from 2006 to provide vital new evidence-based recommendations for the investigation and management of the hot swollen joint (HSJ) in adults. 17 Jun 2025 | News update

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BSR publishes new briefing to address the current problems facing shared care agreements

Shared NHS care for rheumatology patients between outpatient rheumatology departments and GP practices has been a mainstay of clinical practice for many years, but shared care agreements (SCAs) are breaking down in some parts of the UK 15 Jun 2025 | News update

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New management recommendations for ANCA-associated vasculitis in people of all ages

Marking an update to our 2014 guideline for ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), today we have published a set of recommendations for its holistic management in people of all ages. 11 Jun 2025 | News update

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New guideline scope: Hot, swollen or stiff joints in children and young people

A new BSR guideline is now in development for hot, swollen or stiff joints in children and young people (CYP), which will complement the update to our hot swollen joints guideline for adults. 3 Jun 2025 | News update

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Why healthcare professionals should hear directly from patients

Ellie Dalby is a researcher by profession, but as someone living with rheumatic autoimmune conditions, she also brings a powerful personal perspective to her work as a patient partner. 2 Jun 2025 | Interviews

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BSR responds to the NHS England postgraduate medical training review

BSR has voiced the concerns and frustrations of rheumatology trainees and proposed solutions in its response to NHS England’s review of postgraduate medical training. 27 May 2025 | News update | Workforce

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Rheumatology nurses benefit from BSR guidance, yet 1 in 4 lack time for job planning

BSR's nurse job planning guidance is making a positive difference to rheumatology specialist nurses, but almost 1 in 4 nurses say NHS pressures mean there isn’t enough time to discuss job planning 21 May 2025 | News update

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