Do you ever find you’re asked questions by patients that you don’t know the answer to? Have you wondered what patient organisations can do support people with rheumatic diseases?

In this next episode of the Patient Voices series, join our host Dr Vanessa Quick, consultant rheumatologist and trustee of PMRGCAuk, as she talks with Sue Farrington, CEO of SRUK, & Kate Middleton, founder of the Wren project.

Their discussion covers the varying roles of the patient organisation from the grass roots level of patient support groups and sharing lived experience through member forums to providing a voice at national level lobbying for improved care for people with rheumatic disease. The importance of their role shines through the conversation.

Useful resources:

The Wren Project

SRUK

PMRGCAuk

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BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To discover how we can support you in delivering the best care for your patients, visit our website.

Dr Chris Wincup talks to Dr Shiza Ahmed & Professor Abhishek Abhishek in this bonus case episode. They discuss an unusual case of acute back pain & reduced mobility. Can you work out the diagnosis?

Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK.

BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To discover how we can support you in delivering the best care for your patients, visit our website.

How can rheumatology be more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ people? And how can we ensure that research truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve?

In this episode of our Patient Voices series, Dr Chris Wincup is joined by Dr Simone Battista, University of Salford, and international patient expert Grayson Schultz to explore these important questions. Together, they discuss why the language we use matters, how clinicians and patients can work in partnership to create more inclusive care, and what practical steps can help make clinics welcoming environments for everyone. Drawing on personal experiences and professional expertise, they consider how research, clinical practice, and patient engagement can contribute to a more inclusive future for rheumatology.

Useful Resources:

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

LGBTQIA+ Glossary of Terms for Health Care Teams

Guidelines for collecting patient data on sexual orientation and gender identity

Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK.

BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To discover how we can support you in delivering the best care for your patients, visit our website.