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ARMA – the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
ARMA is the umbrella association body providing a collective voice for the arthritis and musculoskeletal community in the UK.
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Our History
The organisation was founded in 1972 as the British League Against Rheumatism (BLAR). The name was changed to ARMA in April 2002.
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Our Membership
Today we have 37 member organisations, ranging from specialised support groups for rare diseases to major research charities and national professional bodies.
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Our International MembershipOur international membership is aimed at organisations based outside of 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 improve the lives of people living with musculoskeletal disorders. |
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Our Vision
ARMAs vision is of an effective, unified musculoskeletal community working together to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal disorders.
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Our Misson Statement
ARMA strives to transform the quality of life for people with musculoskeletal disorders. This is achieved through partnership with its member organisations, by shaping policy and best practice.
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Our Activities
ARMA works in partnership with its Member organisations to improve standards of care for people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. Recent activities and initiatives include:
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Joint Working |
An audit of the implementation of the Department of Health’s musculoskeletal services framework
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Standards of Care |
Including, Inflammatory Arthritis, Musculoskeletal Foot Health Problems, Osteoarthritis, Regional Musculoskeletal Pain, Connective Tissue Diseases, Back Pain, Metabolic Bone Diseases and the most recent publication of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.The Standards of Care for Gout is due for publication in early 2012 |
ARMA Charter for Work |
For people affected by musculoskeletal disorders in the UK.
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Campaigning to improve services |
Pressing for a higher priority for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions with policy makers and service planners.
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Influencing policy |
Responding to government and health service consultations on behalf of the arthritis/musculoskeletal community.
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Networking
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Providing opportunities for groups to work together and exchange information and ideas through seminars, conferences, debates and joint projects.
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ARMA – the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance ARMA is the umbrella association body providing a collective voice for the arthritis and musculoskeletal community in the UK. Our History The organisation was founded in 1972 as the British League Against Rheumatism (BLAR). The name was changed to ARMA in April 2002. Our Membership Today we have 37 member organisations, ranging from specialised support groups for rare diseases to major research charities and national professional bodies. Our International Membership Our international membership is aimed at organisations based outside of UK where we actively collaborates 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. ARMA is the UK member of EULAR PARE and the UK National Action Network (NAN) for the Bone and Joint Decade (BJD) Our Vission ARMAs vision is of an effective, unified musculoskeletal community working together to improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal disorders. Our Misson Statement ARMA strives to transform the quality of life for people with musculoskeletal disorders. This is achieved through partnership with its member organisations, by shaping policy and best practice. Our Activities ARMA works in partnership with its Member organisations to improve standards of care for people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. Recent activities and initiatives includeing Joint Working An audit of the implementation of the Department of Health’s musculoskeletal services framework. Joint Delivery, an updated report will be launched in Spring 2012. Setting Standards of Care Including, Inflammatory Arthritis, Musculoskeletal Foot Health Problems, Osteoarthritis, Regional Musculoskeletal Pain, Connective Tissue Diseases, Back Pain, Metabolic Bone Diseases, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and theRead mome....
Find → ARMA Network. Local groups work together locally and nationally. To find your nearest… Campains→ links to resources to help with local campaigning on a variety of issues. If you want to get more involved in a particular campaign or to share skills in a special area, please contact your local coordinator Form a Group→ Want to get active in your community? Joining or starting a ARMA local group could be just the answer you are looking for. Find out how to here:- News→ link4 explanatory text. More information can be added up to a max of three lines of text ARMA Local Networks – a core aim for ARMA is to foster co-operation, understanding and mutual support between individuals and organisations. ARMA has been developing our new local networks since 2005 via our Department of Health-funded Local Networks Project. We are currently starting up pilot sites across the UK to bring together patients and patient groups, clinicians and allied health professionals to work towards improving musculoskeletal service provision on a local level. The Local Networks will Monitor local service provision Identify and campaign on local service issues using the ARMA Standards of Care and other policy initiatives Provide a shared forum for service users, providers and planners You can also use the list below to go directly to the details for a local group. If there’s no local groups in your area why not start a new one? area 3 area 4 area 5 area 6 Site Map
ARMA is always pleased to respond to enquiries about our work. Contact us using the information below. You can also add a comment to the end of this page. Become a Subscriber To keep informed why not subscribe to one of the following…. ARMA 4 Thursday – monthly newsletter eNewsletter – weekly round-up of our posts and news
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