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Annual Newsletter 2013

Dear Colleague I am delighted to be taking up the role of President of the Primary Care Rheumatology Society and would like to first thank Louise Warburton the past president for all her hard work over her two years in post. It is a very challenging time for Primary Care and for Rheumatology and...

Author: Dr Alan NyeAdded: January 1, 2014

Ground Hog Day?

Recently I co-chaired a meeting at the Royal College of Physicians with Chris Deighton, entitled “The interface between Primary and Secondary Care; perspectives from the Rheumatology community” Elaine Hay was one of the speakers and she commented how much this conference seemed like...

Author: Louise WarburtonAdded: November 1, 2012

Looking Ahead – Best Practice for the care of people with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

NASS (the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society) has published a report called ‘Looking Ahead – Best Practice for the care of people with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)’.  AS is a disease which affects 2 – 5 adults per 1,000 in the UK and, despite recent developments in health care, there remains...

Author: PCR SocietyAdded: February 24, 2012

Annual Newsletter 2012

Dear Member 2012 looks like being an exciting year for Rheumatology. Following on from sterling work from the Steering Committee and Adam Bajkowski in particular for lobbying Helen Lester, we are finally getting QOF indicators for Rheumatoid Arthritis. The Process is at its consultation stage. The...

Author: Louise WarburtonAdded: January 1, 2012

Arthritis Research UK Unveils New Range of Patient Information Materials

ARTHRITIS RESEARCH UK UNVEILS NEW RANGE OF PATIENT INFORMATION MATERIALS Over 80 booklets written by healthcare professionals, and designed by patients, for patients 14th April 2011, British Society of Rheumatology Conference, Brighton, UK. Arthritis Research UK is today launching its new range...