ARMA Members

     Member News This news feed is contributions from ARMA members, news of forthcoming events, details of new publications and other items of interest. ARMA provides an informal publication tool which provide members with an opportunity to communicate with others within the arthritis and musculoskeletal community. In fact the Newsletter relies on material sent in by members and others.          A4T Newsletter The editor is always grateful for contributions. Any information of interest to the ARMA members and community is welcome, including new publications, news of events and campain results. Electronic contributions on disk or by email, preferably in Word or PDF formats are welcomed – as are scans of any images that can be used free of charge – but any format including typescripts, manuscripts, hard copy images for scanning or phone communications are equally acceptable.       Multimedia News Please complete the below fields to sign up to our new muktimedia news feeds and receive the latest ARMA Campaigns news and actions. We collect your address so that we can make sure we’re only sending you actions that are relevant to where you live.    Members News    

    ARMA International Affairs Our international membership is aimed at organisations based outside of the UK where we actively collaborate with other national and international organisations. Our membership keeps you informed and connected with developments across the globe and provides you with the connections and resources to help combat musculoskeletal disorders. Currently ARMA is a member of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and the Bone and Joint Decades (BJD).                        EULAR – the European League Against Rheumatism ARMA is the PARE member representing the UK. As the UK national organisation of people with arthritis/rheumatism we provide information on the different conditions specifically developed for a non-medical audience, and also offer contact between people with the same problems caused by their disease. Countries across Europe are represented within EULAR, which provides a diverse organisation which represents different approaches resulting from size, structure and activities, however all work with a common to improvie the lifes of people with arthritis/rheumatism. EULAR activities include lobbying at the european  level, e.g., raising awareness of the disease, defending the civil rights of people with arthritis, or having access to the latest and most appropriate treatments. EULAR collect then collate information on the different musculoskeletal conditions conditions specifically developed for a non-medical audience. As the UK representitive ARMA acts as an information hub, disseminating information to the musculoskeletal community across the UK. For more information see EULAR website.       Bone and Joint Decade (BJD) The United Nations, the World Health Organization and 37 countries proclaimed the year 2000-2010 as the Bone and Joint Decade. Due to the success of this organisation it has now been extended to the Bone and Joint decades. This global initiative is intended to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal disorders and to advance understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through prevention, education andRead mome....

        ARMA Local Networks This news feed is contributions from ARMA Local Networks, news of forthcoming events, details of activities and other items of interest. The basic idea behind the local network is that by working together in a defined geographical area the local clinicians, allied health professionals and service users can improve services for people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.  These highly valued groups are able to: Monitor local service provision. Identify and campaign on local service issues. Raise local awareness and knowledge of the conditions               Are You Online! With new on-line contributor tools you can manage your local activities and connect with others and create and share experiences and and ideas. ARMA want to encourage people to use these tools to enhance their lives, develop local services and to raise awareness of musculoskeletal conditions. If you wish to become involved in a Local on-line communities, create a Blog, or run a website please contact us.        Local Network Contacts If you want to connect with other ARMA members in your local area, or wish to share your experience of caring for someone with arthritis or musculoskeketal conditions, you have come to the right place.     ARMA Local Networks can access our online community tools which include   Group Blog,  or your own page on our site created and maintained by you!          Activities The ARMA networks have the potential to become the focal point for a range of activities and they all provide and coordinate local information about services in the area. They produce a local news sheet every couple of months and hold regular events to address local concerns. Discussion Forum Join in with the general discussions on local issues theam or join a specific thread for your local area. Please contact the Forum moderator if you wishRead mome....

  Member Organisations   ARMA has 37 member organisations, ranging from specialised support groups for rare diseases to major research charities and national professional bodies.                                            Associate Associate Members These organizations are Associate ARMA members. ARMA is pleased to be working with the following companies or orginisations. If you are an individual, you may be a member of one of these organizations. ARMA does not have individual members. Please feel free to contact these members directly. Members who are not linked to websites may have address and telephone information listed below. Wildlife and Countryside Link has two types of membership – Full and Associate. This page gives information on Associate Membership.  Associate members  may: participate in working group or task force and/or its sub-group and receive all related information to that group be appointed to the Chair or Vice-Chair positions of their selected working group or task force      ResearchARMA wishes to acknowledge and thank the on-going support of the Research Orginisations below. Their generous support have made much of the ARMA progress possible. (All links outside ARMA will open in a new window)              CorporateARMA wishes to acknowledge and thank the on-going support of the below corporations. Their generous donations have made much of the ARMA progress possible. (All links outside ARMA will open in a new window)      BT                                                                                                                        Royal Mail    

 Pharmaceutical Members These organizations work with ARMA and provide financial support for our projects and core activities. ARMA is very grateful for the support of the companies in pursuit of our strategic aims and objectives.