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Local Networks

	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
`Barking, Havering & Redbrige Bath Burton-on-Trent Camden East Dorset East Kent International Leeds Portsmouth Romford South Birmingham Stoke-on-Trent` `WP Cumulus Flash tag cloud by Roy Tanck requires Flash Player 9 or better.`	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. Contacts for Camden ARMA Local Network Camden Contact camden@dev.arma.dev.uk Tel: 0845 155 5000 ext. 4175 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 wish to join a discussion group.
	Your Feedback and Ideas. Tell us about your ideas. Request information on your local group or talk to us about creating a local group.
Local Network News Patient Campain User New Patient Campain Blog A new blog has been added to the new ARMA website for news and progress relating to Patient focused campains. The initial campain is a public awarness campain for Inflammatory Arthritis. Inflammatory Arthritis public awareness campaign Developed by the Rheumatology Futures Project Group (RFPG) and endorsed and supported by Arthritis Research UK, the Royal College of GPs and The Primary Care Rheumatology Society. The RFPG are also hoping for Department of Health backing for this campaign which was one of ... Read More ... NASS launch new telephone Helpline The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS) is officially launching their telephone helpline for people affected by ankylosing spondylitis (AS) From 1 September 2011, the Helpline will be open between 0900 and 1200, Monday to Friday and will be staffed by Sally Dickinson, the Information Officer at NASS. Sally, who is also responsible for the published medical information and guidance, will be well supported by the team of medical advisers to NASS that include rheumatologists and physiotherapists. The type of queries about ... Read More ... World Arthritis Day - photo-competition Arthritis Day photo-competition and inspire and motivate others with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) to become more physically active and 'Move to Improve' If you have an RMD you can enter a good quality photograph of yourself participating in your favourite physical activity, exercise or sport with a short statement about how this helps you overcome some of the physical challenges of your condition and how being active improves your life (http://www.worldarthritisday.org/action-shot-photo-competition) Eligibility and prizes The competition is open to all people with RMDs ... Read More ... 1 2 3