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Talking Rheumatology Spotlight

Talking Rheumatology Spotlight

British Society for Rheumatology 74 Episodes Aug 14, 2026

This monthly podcast explores rheumatological conditions with clinical experts, covering everything from disease presentation to diagnosis, treatment, and management. Some episodes take a closer look at real clinical cases to bring the discussion to life. It is aimed at healthcare professionals and anyone interested in rheumatology.

Episodes

A spotlight on vasculitis and the kidneys
A spotlight on vasculitis and the kidneys Aug 14, 2026 2960 In this conversation Dr Ashley Elliot talks with Dr Mark McClure, Consultant Nephrologist, based in Belfast. This wide ranging evidenced based conversation spans a comprehensive update in approach to treatment of renal vasculitis to some of the current controversies around avacopan and plasma exchange. A timely discussion!  Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X u
Flare management in rheumatology: Advice line conversations
Flare management in rheumatology: Advice line conversations Jul 30, 2026 1848 Hosted by Julie Begum, this podcast explores an MDT conversation on ways to support people experiencing a flare. The conversation covers:How a flare, one of the commonest reasons for contacting the advice line, can be managedSelf-management advice that patients in a flare can be given during a telephone consultationContributors include Ailsa Bosworth MBE, Jade Skeates and Prof Samantha Hider and t
Beyond the Clinic: How Patient Organisations Support Care
Beyond the Clinic: How Patient Organisations Support Care Jul 7, 2026 2624 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 Wre
BONUS CASE: An unusual cause of back pain (thinking beyond the spine)
BONUS CASE: An unusual cause of back pain (thinking beyond the spine) Jun 12, 2026 1185 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 a
Listening, Learning, and Inclusion: LGBTQIA+ Experiences in Rheumatology
Listening, Learning, and Inclusion: LGBTQIA+ Experiences in Rheumatology Jun 5, 2026 2884 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
Rethinking the Consultation (both sides of the coin): Neurodiversity and Rheumatology Care  
Rethinking the Consultation (both sides of the coin): Neurodiversity and Rheumatology Care   May 28, 2026 2944 Have you ever considered how you can make your clinics more inclusive for neurodiverse individuals? What can we learn from our neurodiverse colleagues and patients? In the third episode of our patient voices series, consultant rheumatology nurse, Di Finney & Professor Yeliz Prior discuss the topic of neurodiversity in rheumatology care with Dr Roz Benson. This conversation considers how someon
Movement Matters: supporting exercise in rheumatic disease
Movement Matters: supporting exercise in rheumatic disease Apr 28, 2026 2783 Do you feel confident talking to people with rheumatic diseases about exercise? and what if your patient is a two-time Winter Olympian?In this next episode of our Patient Voices series host, Will Gregory, consultant physiotherapist, is joined by Charlie Guest,international alpine skier and two-time Winter Olympian, and Claire Pidgeon,paediatric and adolescent rheumatology occupational therapist. T
Working when you have rheumatic disease: challenges, rights, and realities
Working when you have rheumatic disease: challenges, rights, and realities Apr 28, 2026 3239 How do we talk to patients about work and what does employment really look like when you’re living with a rheumatological condition? In the first episode of our Patient Voices series, Dr Lizzy Macphie, Consultant Rheumatologist, is joined by patient partners Dr Simon Stones, EULAR PARE Committee Chair, and Georgia Bishop, BSR Education Executive. Together, they explore the realities of building an
BONUS CASE: A pain in the neck
BONUS CASE: A pain in the neck Apr 8, 2026 1716 Dr Roz Benson, consultant rheumatologist talks to Dr Nicholas Aquilina, a rheumatology trainee from Malta, about an unusual cause of neck pain which left undiagnosed can have serious sequela.  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 healt
Ep 54: Menopause in the rheumatology clinic
Ep 54: Menopause in the rheumatology clinic Mar 25, 2026 2434 In this must listen to podcast, Dr Stephanie Gall talks with Dr Zoe McLaren & Dr Mel Sloan about all things menopause. Ranging from of a review of the physiology to how we correctly attribute symptoms related to menopause or underlying rheumatic diseases or both!   Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK.BSR is th
Ep 53: Approaches to pregnancy in the rheumatology clinic
Ep 53: Approaches to pregnancy in the rheumatology clinic Mar 2, 2026 2574 Aligning with International Women's Day, join host Jess Little in conversation with experts Dr Oseme Etomi & Dr Beth Goulden. This episode explores how to support women with inflammatory musculoskeletal (MSK) disease through pregnancy — from pre-conception counselling to postpartum care. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet
Ep 52: IBD, Rheumatology and multispecialty MDTs
Ep 52: IBD, Rheumatology and multispecialty MDTs Feb 3, 2026 2027 Dr Jenny Lemon speaks with Giulia Varnier, a paediatric rheumatology consultant and Loveday Jago, a paediatric gastroenterology consultant, to talk about the joined up working between the specialties. They share tips from running a combined clinic and case examples where shared decision making has been crucial to patient care. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on

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