Arthritis Action Welcomes ARMA’s Vision for Neighbourhood Health

05 November 2025

We are pleased to welcome the publication of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA)’s Vision for Neighbourhood Health, a collective call for more integrated, person-centred musculoskeletal (MSK) care within local communities.

The document outlines a shared ambition across the MSK sector to bring care closer to home, improve early intervention, and strengthen collaboration between health, social care, and voluntary sector partners.

As proud ARMA members, Arthritis Action fully supports this approach. Our work empowering people to live well with arthritis through practical self-management, education, and peer connection reflects many of the principles highlighted in the vision.

Commenting on the launch, Shantel Irwin, Chief Executive of Arthritis Action, said:
“We’re proud to support ARMA’s Vision for Neighbourhood Health and the move towards more integrated, community-based MSK support. It aligns closely with our mission to help people with arthritis live well, every day.”

You can read ARMA’s Vision for Neighbourhood Health in full on their website here:
https://arma.uk.net/vision-for-neighbourhood-health