Policy work

Addressing the MSK health crisis

There is an MSK health crisis, putting significant strain on the NHS and preventing individuals from work, stifling the UK workforce. Innovation and collaboration is needed and we’re exploring how wg�ʘ�� members can help.

30% MSK

30%

of the population are estimated to have an MSK condition

30 million MSK

30 million

working days are lost each year due to MSK conditions

30% GP MSK

30%

of all GP appointments involve MSK conditions

1 million MSK

1 million+

people are currently waiting for community MSK treatment

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Our goals

The UK must address the rapidly increasing MSK health crisis. The Government has committed to additional funding, and recognised MSK as one of the six major health conditions addressed in the . However, it is clear further innovation and collaboration is needed.

We have developed aims and are taking proactive steps to help map the future of the chiropractic profession and the role we play in the healthcare arena. These include:

Ensuring the chiropractic profession is consulted on when considering next steps for a comprehensive MSK strategy, within the Major Conditions Strategy or independently.
That future engagement regarding MSK treatment considers both public and private sector expertise.
That a review of the Government’s current approach to addressing the MSK crisis considers the recent guidance to member states for chronic back pain be conducted.