Talking Rheumatology

In this episode of Talking Rheumatology , Ernest Choy interviews members of the Lupus guideline working group to discuss key updates in the 2026 life course lupus guideline, including new therapies, holistic care approaches, and recommendations spanning paediatric to adult services. Hear how these evidence-based changes aim to improve outcomes for people with lupus and support clinicians in delive...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (API) Scheme , exploring what it really means to step into a research role. Dr Anastasia Madenidou hosts this conversation with James Bluett, Holly Speight, Jill Firth & Tania-Elena Gudu. From a Research Delivery Network (RDN) perspective, we provide an overview of the scheme which is open to the entire MDT, hi...

BSR has published an updated life-course guideline for the prescription and monitoring of conventional synthetic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (csDMARDs). Find out more via our blog .  Join guideline working group Chair, Louise Mercer, and group members James Galloway, Katie Bechman, Akhila Kavirayani and Alan Davidson, in a roundtable discussion hosted by Prof Ernest Choy, Editor in Chie...

BSR has published a new set of management recommendations for ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), serving as an update to our AAV guideline last published in 2017. Find out more via our blog .  Join guideline working group Chair, Lorraine Harper, and group members Rosemary Hollick, Harold Wilson-Morkeh, Georgina Ducker and expert by experience member, Zoi Anastasa, in a roundtable discussion hosted...

BSR has published an update to the axial spondyloarthritis guideline. It's almost 10 years since the last iteration of the guideline. Our understanding and awareness of the disease has increased enormously. We now have 10 different therapies licensed for advanced management of axial spondyloarthritis, which are broadly divided into three different classes: TNF inhibitors, IL17 and JAK inhibit...

BSR has published a new guideline for the assessment and management of foot problems in adults, children and young people with inflammatory arthritis. Foot problems are almost universal in people with inflammatory arthritis, and virtually all people with inflammatory arthritis will experience foot problems at some point in the course of their disease. Despite this, we know that there is considerab...

Roz Benson (digital learning editor) talks to consultant rheumatologist Dr Lizzy MacPhie and Resident doctor Nouran Abdou about a recent project digging deep into the reasons prisoners face difficulty in accessing care in the rheumatology clinic.  This excellent project showcases how quality improvement can be a tool in helping to approach and reduce health inequalities. Thanks for listening to Ta...

In this episode of our Innovators mini-series, Amanda Mootoo, Mariam Malik and Nick Sands join Lizzy MacPhie to explore the role of a Chief Registrar. Whether you're a trainee interested in the Chief Registrar role and how it gives unique access to leadership and management training and experience, or if you are a member of a senior management team wondering how your Trust could benefit from...

This is the second episode of a mini-series hosted by Dr Judith Jade where she explores the importance of our response to failure with prominent leaders in rheumatology.   In this episode Dr Judith Jade talks to Will Gregory, a Rheumatology Consultant Physiotherapist at Salford Royal Hospital and our new BSR Vice President, about things that didn't go to plan. He candidly shares his experienc...

Can a new web tool drive shared decision making and cost effective biologics prescribing across NHS trusts? In this episode of our Innovators mini-series, Emily Rose-Parfitt and Philip Hamann join Lizzy MacPhie to showcase the truly pioneering RxInvolve web tool, which aids shared and clinical decision making for biologics prescribing. With patient feedback indicating high satisfaction, plus cost...

This is the first episode of a mini-series hosted by Dr Judith Jade where she explores the importance of our response to failure with prominent leaders in rheumatology.  In this episode Dr Judith Jade talks to Prof David Isenberg, one of our leading academic Rheumatologists, about things that didn't go to plan. He candidly shares his experience including both clinical and employment challenge...

Meet the NASS Changemakers In the second of the INNOVATOR series, host Dr Lizzy MacPhie talks to guests as they discuss three award-winning projects, working between primary and secondary care to improve diagnosis and management for people with inflammatory back pain. With varying size projects, led by different members of the MDT,  there’s something for everyone in this pod. Prepare to be inspire...

BSR has co-published a living guideline with the British Association of Dermatologists for managing people of all ages with Behçets.   Join guideline working group Co-Chairs, Ruth Murphy and Robert Moots, and members Clare Pain, Harry Petrushkin and Steve Higgins in a roundtable discussion hosted by Prof Ernest Choy. The living guideline is presented as a detailed review with highlighted recommend...

How can patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) be successfully used in rheumatology services? Prof Laura Coates, Dr Mark Perry and Prof Raj Sengupta join Prof Ernest Choy to discuss their experiences of implementing PIFU. They offer some top tips for those starting their PIFU journey and highlight fantastic new resources available via BSR. Want to find out more? Here are some great resources for you t...

What is the HLH Network and how is it improving patient care?  In this inaugural episode of our Innovators mini-series, Dr Alexis Jones, Dr Matt Szeto and Dr Denise De Lord join Dr Lizzy MacPhie to talk about the Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Network, which won a 2024 BSR Best Practice Award. The network brings together specialists from rheumatology, haematology, infectious diseases an...

BSR has published an update to the systemic sclerosis guideline, expanded to include paediatric and adolescent patients for the first time.   Join guideline working group Chair, Prof Chris Denton, members John Pauling, Bridget Griffiths and Clare Pain, and expert by experience member, Sue Farrington, in a roundtable discussion hosted by Prof Ernest Choy. Read the full guideline and download the su...

In this episode, Dr Anastasia Madenidou and Rebecca Heaton talk about the important and exciting role of a pharmacist working in a rheumatology team.   Please note this careers episode has been previously released through another BSR podcast series.  Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leadi...

Do you know your First Contact Practitioner from you physiotherapist or osteopath? In this pod Will Gregory (Consultant Physio and BSR Vice President) talks to Sarah Golding (Physio and FCP) about all things FCP including requirements for the role, how it works and links with secondary care Rheumatology. This is essential listening for those working in FCP roles as much as it is for all working in...

BSR has published an update to the Sjögren disease guideline, expanded to include paediatric and adolescent patients for the first time.   Join guideline working group Chair, Liz Price, members Coziana Ciurtin and Benjamin Fisher, and expert by experience member, Bridget Crampton, in a roundtable discussion hosted by Dr Marwan Bukhari. Please note Dr Bukhari was Editor in Chief of Rheumatology at...

This podcast gives an opportunity to hear from Dr Caroline Cotton, Lara Chapman and Dr Mark Russell about their experience of authoring guidelines. It covers everything you need to know about BSR guidelines- what they are, insights into the process, how to get involved (including tips for applications) and why you might like to! Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation o...

In this careers pod Dr Diarmuid McLaughlin talks to Dr Sharmila Jandial about training pathways for paediatric rheumatology including tips on finding out more about a career in Rheumatology, training pathways, subspecialty training and where it all can lead. Recommended for anyone thinking of getting involved. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingR...

In this pod aimed at medical students medical student Edward Mbanasor talks to Associate Professor Ai Lyn Tan about a career in Rheumatology covering all things from; what Rheumatology is, reasons for choosing Rheumatology, career paths and how to find out more about the specialty. A must listen for anyone considering Rheumatology as a career.  Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join th...

In this episode our guests discuss the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit (NEIAA) year five state of the nation report. Our host, Sarah Gallagher (Project Manager, NEIAA) poses questions to both Dr Liz Price (Clinical Lead, NEIAA) and Professor James Galloway (Lead Methodologist, NEIAA) to explore the report's key findings and the importance of audit data.  Thanks for listening to Ta...

In this talking Rheumatology careers pod Dr Anastasia Madenidou talks to Dr Ben Mulhearn about all things research from how to get started in research, to doing a PhD and different ways to incorporate research in consultant jobs. 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...

Join Edward Roddy and Kelsey Jordan discussing the latest guidelines for treatment of gout, including the 2022 NICE guideline, which provides clear, evidence-based but expert opinion-informed guidance across all aspects of gout management that will hopefully improve the care of people with gout in the future. This episode is hosted by Marwan Bukhari, Editor-in-Chief of Rheumatology . Find all clin...