NOA Annual Members' Conference and NOA Excellence in Orthopaedics Awards 2025
There are less than five weeks to go until the CPD-certified NOA Annual Members' Conference and Awards 2025, set to take place on 15 May 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC). NOA members can register FOR FREE for the conference until 1 May.
Finalists Announced for the 2025 NOA Excellence in Orthopaedics Awards
The final round of judging is currently taking place to decide the winners of the 2025 NOA Excellence in Orthopaedic Awards. In February, we shared the list of finalists. Following a thorough review, our panel of judges selected the finalists, highlighting work that is making a real difference in orthopaedics.The finalists can be viewed on the NOA website here. Congratulations again to all our finalists!
Winners will be announced during the NOA Annual Members’ Conference on 15 May following short pitches about their projects from all the finalists. Read moreon the NOA website.
NOA Webinar – Addressing Barriers to Orthopaedics Careers
17 April 10.00am - 11.15am (MS Teams) The NOA Workforce Network is hosting a webinar (open to NOA members only) that will focus on how we can remove barriers to building a diverse and inclusive orthopaedic workforce. Our panel will discuss topics including ethnicity, diversity in training, women in orthopaedics, sustainability, and flexible training. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts shaping the future of orthopaedics.
Panellists Featuring:
Samantha Tross: Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon, Board Member International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance (IODA), Trustee British Association Black Surgeons
Sarah Shammout: ST4 – Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham Orthopaedic Training Programme, BOTA Culture & Diversity Representative
Laura Hamilton: Consultant Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon, T&O National Selection Design Group, Council Member RCSEngland, Founder of Women in Orthopaedics (W.ORTH)
Adam Pilarski: ST6 Registrar in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BOTA National Committee Workforce and Sustainability Representative
Salma Chaudhury: Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant, BOA British Orthopaedic Association Council Member
Colleagues from NOA member trusts can register hereto secure your place for this important discussion and to learn more about how we can make meaningful changes in the orthopaedic workforce.
Spotlight on HOPCo: Sponsoring the 2025 NOA Annual Members’ Conference and Awards
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), the parent company of the myrecovery patient management platform, is proud to support the 2025 NOA Annual Members’ Conference and Awards as headline sponsor for both events. HOPCo will also host a breakout session during the conference.
Stuart Hubbard, Managing Director of HOPCo International, shared:“It has been a privilege to sponsor the NOA Excellence in Orthopaedics Awards and the NOA Annual Members’ Conference since it’s inception. This year, we’re proud to return as official headline sponsor for both the conference and the awards, giving us the opportunity to play a greater role in supporting and celebrating achievements across the NOA membership. Sponsoring the Workforce Initiative category reflects our commitment to sustainable, patient-centred care and recognising the critical work that teams are delivering across the NHS. We look forward to celebrating the teams and projects making a real impact.”Read more on our website.
ModuleCo Supports Innovation at the 2025 NOA Excellence in Orthopaedics Awards
ModuleCo is supporting the 2025 NOA Excellence in Orthopaedics Awards as sponsor of the Innovation in Orthopaedics category. With a long-standing track record of delivering high-quality modular hospital buildings, ModuleCo’s involvement reflects its continued commitment to advancing innovation and improving outcomes in orthopaedic care.
Jonathan Brindley, Sales and Marketing Director at ModuleCo, said, “At ModuleCo, we’re passionate about delivering innovative construction solutions that meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers. Sponsoring the Innovation in Orthopaedics category aligns closely with our mission to support progress and celebrate the people and projects shaping the future of care. We’re proud to be working with the NOA to recognise excellence across the field.” Read more on our website.
NOA Year In Review 2024-25
Our NOA 2024/25 Year in Reviewcaptures the progress, learning and impact across the NOA community over the past year. It includes an overview of NOA’s purpose and work, outlines our strategy for 2024/25, and reflects on key developments in policy that have helped shape our direction.
The review also showcases activity across our Networks – including the Performance & Productivity, Research & Innovation, Workforce, and Pathways Networks – as well as our growing partnerships and relationships.
We close with a look ahead to our priorities and areas of focus for the coming year.
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NOA Events Calendar
17 April, (10am - 11.15am) - NOA Webinar: Addressing Barriers to Orthopaedics Careers (NOA members only)
15 May (8:30am - 4:30pm) - NOA Annual Members Conference followed by drinks reception at 4.30pm - 6pm
Opportunities, news and events from NOA member organisations and the wider NOA network
ARMA MSK Health Inequalities Community of Practice
Are you working to tackle inequalities in musculoskeletal health? Do you want to connect with others who are facing the same challenges and are finding solutions? Then ARMA’s community of practice is for you.
Join Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) for monthly interactive Zoom sessions, where we bring together everyone committed to reducing MSK health inequalities. Each session includes:
• Presentations on key issues and innovative approaches • Lively discussions in small groups to share experiences and strategies • Peer support from others facing similar challenges
This community is for anyone working to reduce MSK health inequalities. If you're looking for collaboration, fresh ideas, and mutual support, you’ll find them at these sessions. Simply register using the link below. You will be registered for the series and will receive reminders each month.Read more here.
Two New Theatres at Wrightington Hospital to Help Reduce Waiting Lists
NOA member trust, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is delighted to announce that, following the successful addition of Theatre 11 at Wrightington Hospital, another brand-new facility will shortly be receiving patients. Theatre 11 was opened in October 2024 and Theatre 12 is to be handed over this month with both developments leading to improved productivity and an increase of WWL’s capacity to reduce waiting lists for patients awaiting orthopaedic surgery.
The new theatres and supporting recovery areas further reinforce Wrightington Hospital’s Surgical Hub status, establishing WWL as the North West (NW) Centre for Orthopaedic excellence, due to the Trust’s technical expertise and resources. By working closely with Trusts across Greater Manchester (GM) to offer mutual aid for patients who have long waits in other organisations, WWL is now also able to treat patients across GM and Lancashire, with more than 40% of patient activity coming from these areas of the North West. Read more here.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) Facilitates More Research through Employing Research Fellows
Professor Adrian Gardner, Consultant Spine Surgeon & Research and Development Director at NOA member trust, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH), explains: “The ROH is focused heavily on research. It brings huge benefits to patients - hospitals that conduct more research tend to have better outcomes – but it is time intensive and so we need support for the work that underpins our research, supporting with recruitment, data collection and reporting. Our Research Fellows help with this, while receiving research experience, mentoring, and clinical skills training, all of which adds to their CV for their future.”
The ROH has been employing Research Fellows for four years. The Fellows work in addition to a 22-strong research team at the Trust, exploring new approaches and therapies in orthopaedics, from advanced therapies for the regeneration of diseased bone tissue to pharmaceutical treatments to reduce the need for invasive surgery. The fellows have contributed to the increase in research outputs from the ROH of 50% between 2022 and 2024. Read more here.
International Orthopaedic and Trauma Conference
The International Orthopaedic and Trauma Conference returns to the Royal College for its 10th year. A hybrid event, taking place on 16 May 2025at The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, for all involved in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, which aims to provide clinical updates, topical presentations, lively panel discussions and peer to peer networking opportunities.
The British Association of Day Surgery (BADS) Annual conference taking place on 19th & 20th June 2025, will include sessions on sustainability, robotics, surgical safety, local anaesthetic techniques, safe sedation and human factors in surgery. Workshop sessions will be held on simulation training in regional anaesthesia, fostering psychological safety in the workplace, and complex day case surgery. The full line up of expert speakers includes a number of Professors and a former BADS President.
The first day will finish with an evening networking drinks reception at the conference venue. Early bird discounted registration fees are available until 2nd May 2025. Full details of the conference, including how to register, submit an abstract, and an overview of the programme can be found on the BADS website. Read more here.
BADS Day Surgery Project Grant 2025
The BADS Day Surgery Project Grant offers financial support to individuals or teams aiming to improve day surgery practices in the UK or abroad. This grant, provided by the British Association of Day Surgery (BADS), assists in various projects, including research initiatives, travel expenses, or funding for local practice development within day surgery units.Read more here.
BOA Annual Congress 2025
The next BOA Annual Congress with the theme of ‘Preventing Harm & Improving Lives’ is taking place in Liverpool on 16th - 19th September 2025. Abstract submissions will open on Monday 10th February and close on Sunday 4th May. Categories include, Education, Trauma, Hip, Knee, Developing World Orthopaedics, Medical Students, and more. Keep a look out on the BOA websitein the next few months for further information.
National Orthopaedic Alliance, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, London, Stanmore HA7 4LP
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