Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions affect many people and can affect the joints, bones and muscles and sometimes associated tissues such as nerves. They can range from minor injuries to long-term conditions.

Transformation Board

The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) has established a board to lead the transformation of musculoskeletal services across the county.

The board is made up of clinicians, patient representatives, voluntary sector organisations, researchers from Keele University, GPs, hospital managers and commissioning managers from the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB), and other partners within the ICS.

The group meets on a monthly basis to provide strategic leadership for the delivery of services, share learnings, and review the care offered to people with muscle and joint pain in our area (known as musculoskeletal pain). They ensure clinical care is based on the best evidence and aim to ensure we offer the best value for our population.

The board is responsible for delivering the NHS triple aim for adults with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions living in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. This means reducing inequalities in care, delivering high quality care based on research and ensuring resources are used wisely.

Keele University

Keele University’s world-leading research into musculoskeletal (MSK) health has an extensive range and includes the major research areas of osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal pain, inflammatory arthritis and osteoporosis. Research teams are multidisciplinary, and incorporate a wide array of different methods, from qualitative research to analysis of electronic medical records, and laboratory science to randomised controlled trials.

To find out more about Keele’s work, visit the Keele University website.