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ARMA NewsARMA’s main channel of communication with its members is this website. As a key component of our service to the wider UK arthritis and musculoskeletal community, we are currently updating our website to ensure we continue to provide a valuable and easy-to-use resource. |
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Standards ActivitiesNews about development activities of the Standards of Care give recommendations to local service commissioners and providers for services for the main groups of musculoskeletal conditions. We greatly value the input of our licensees and want all members of the community to play an active role in this vital activity. We’ll consult you on any changes that may affect your condition and the wider comunity – ensuring standards remain high, yet achievable. |
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Commissioning NewsNews of our engagement at all levels from the Commissioning Board to the Consortia and Healthwatch. ARMA supports the development of the NHS commissioning board and welcomes their responsibility for specialised commissioning. ARMA encurages the wider engagement of patients and users and promotes the greater involvement of clinicians in commissioning activities. ARMA through its wider membership is keen to become more involved in the development of outcome measures, implementation of evidence based care pathways and commissioning.
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eCampainsPlease complete the below fields to sign up to our e-updates and receive the latest ARMA Campaigns news and actions. We’ll send you a monthly e-newsletter with news from our campaigns, ways to get invovled and information about other things going on in the community. We’ll also get in touch when there are campaign actions we need your help with, usually around once a month. We collect your address so that we can make sure we’re only sending you actions that are relevant to where you live. |
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About ARMA
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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 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) |
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Our Vission
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 includeing
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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.
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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 the most recent publication on Gout.
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ARMA Charter for Work |
For people affected by musculoskeletal disorders in the UK. This charter was created for use in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Campaigning to improve services |
Pressing for 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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Membership of ARMA |
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We welcome applications from organisations working in the field of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Membership rates are calculated on a sliding scale depending upon size/income. Joining ARMA gives you the chance to add your voice to a growing, well-regarded umbrella organisation and helps to ensure that our policy and campaigning work reflects the needs of your constituency. Member organisations also benefit from sharing information and knowledge and strengthening their links with other organisations in the field.
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Other benefits include:
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If your organisation wishes to join ARMA please contact Ros Meek, director, at rosmeek@arma.uk.net |
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