British Society for Rheumatology

13/08/2025

What does it really take to be a clinical lead?

Find out in our upcoming webinar (part of our trainee series) with Dr Lizzy Macphie and Julia Day.

We'll discuss:
💬 Service planning
📌 Managing complaints
👥 Stakeholder mapping

🔗Register now for 3 September: https://bit.ly/3J8pL0h

13/08/2025

📢 New Updated Recommendations for Managing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis webinar
🗓️ Starts 24 September | CPD: 1 hr/session
🎙️ Expert-led 3-part webinar series covering GPA, MPA, EGPA, ENT disease + Chronic disease and maintenance
🔗 Register now: https://www.rheumatology.org.uk/events-learning/webinars/updated-recommendations-for-managing-anca-associated-vasculitis

12/08/2025

📢 New Rheumatology A&G Templates Available

In a joint effort by BSR and GIRFT, 21 templates for common rheumatology Advice and Guidance (A&G) requests are now live.

✅ Covers fibromyalgia, Raynaud’s, early inflammatory arthritis, high fracture risk osteoporosis & more.

🎯 Designed to streamline communication, reduce delays, and support best practice.

Download here: https://bit.ly/3IJkNXA

12/08/2025

Play a key role in our latest guideline development for giant cell arteritis. We need all members of the MDT to join our guideline working group for the update to our GCA guideline.

📅 Apply by 22 August

Email: guidelines@rheumatology.org.uk to express an interest/learn more.

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✅ Benefits of joining a guideline working group:
- Obtaining authorship of a highly valued resource
- Developing research experience
- The chance to network with experts in the field
- Enhancing professional development
- Taking part in a fun and rewarding activity

11/08/2025

Do you see women with inflammatory arthritis who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy? The MAMA study, commissioned by the NIHR, will be of interest to you.

For more information go to the MAMA website www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/mama or email mama@npeu.ox.ac.uk.

11/08/2025

The Royal College of Nursing have published a 2nd edition of the Rheumatology Nurse Competency Framework. It includes:

✅ Clearer language
✅ Tiered experience levels
✅ Practical support for growth

It’s nurse-led, accessible, and ready to use.

Learn more and access it here: https://bit.ly/40Rl412

08/08/2025

📣 The Guidelines Steering Group is now inviting suggestions for new clinical guideline topics.

Have an idea for a future evidence-based clinical practice guideline? Now’s the time to share it!

✅ Check the criteria
📝 Submit your proposal
📅 Deadline: 15 September 2025

Help shape the future of clinical care in rheumatology - your input matters.

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08/08/2025

How do you approach chickenpox/shingles (VZV) vaccination for patients about to start immunosuppressive therapy?

Researchers from University of Cambridge and King's College London want to hear from rheumatologists. Your input is invaluable.

Please share your experience here →

We are conducting a national survey aimed at Rheumatologists and Immunologists to gather insights into the current practice around Varicella Zoster vaccination for patients being considered for biologics/ targeted synthetic DMARDs (tsDMARDs)/ immunosuppressive therapy for inflammatory joint conditio...

07/08/2025

Have you used our brand-new National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit dashboard?

This interactive tool tracks performance against key care quality standards, including remission rates and average wait times, at both national and NHS trust levels.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4julqBa

06/08/2025

What does it really take to be a clinical lead?

Find out in our upcoming webinar with Dr Lizzy Macphie and Julia Day.

We'll discuss:
💬 Service planning
📌 Managing complaints
👥 Stakeholder mapping

🔗Register now for 3 September: https://bit.ly/3J8pL0h

05/08/2025

📢 The 2nd edition of the Royal College of Nursing Rheumatology Nurse Competency Framework is here - simplified, practical, and shaped by nurses, and we proudly endorse this vital tool for career development and confident practice.

Read more ➡️

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Rheumatology Forum has published the second edition of the Rheumatology Nurse Competency Framework, developed directly in response to feedback from rheumatology nurses across the UK.