British Society for Rheumatology

British Society for Rheumatology exists to promote excellence in the treatment of people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions and to support those delivering it. They are the leading UK specialist medical society for rheumatology and musculoskeletal care professionals, representing the whole multi-disciplinary team: consultant rheumatologists, trainees, specialised nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and GPs with special interest in rheumatology. The society aims to improve standards of care in rheumatology and secure a high priority for rheumatology services. The BSR obtained National Institute for Heath and Care Excellence (NICE) accreditation in 2013, which recognises that their guidelines are robust, evidence-based and developed using critically evaluated high quality processes.