Jointworks Network

15/04/2024

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Are you a direct line manager? We need your help! We are seeking your opinion in exploring managers' role in identifying and supporting MSK health at work. Please complete our questionnaire and also get a chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher.

18/02/2024

📢📢Our group is growing but we are still looking out for people who wish to be part of our research (especially male participants). You will provide valuable insights based on your personal experience with chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

💪You will be needed for a 2-hour online meeting, a half-day face-to-face workshop in Birmingham and an optional half-day workshop/ event in Birmingham. You will be also asked to spend additional time reviewing materials.

We're reaching out to older individuals (50+), especially those who:
• Have faced challenges like chronic back pain, arthritis, or similar muscle and joint issues.
• Might also be managing other conditions, such as depression, diabetes, or asthma.
• Have diverse work experiences, be it physical jobs, desk jobs, or leadership roles.

The JOINTWORKS Network aims to develop effective strategies for managing chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs) in the workplace, particularly for older employees. This project involves a collaborative effort between healthcare professionals, researchers, employers, and public representatives.

05/02/2024

UK state pension age will soon need to rise to 71. Join our Jointworks Network and help us support the ageing workforce. Your voice matters.

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- The retirement age will have to rise to 71 for middle-aged workers across the UK, according to research into the impact of growing life expectancy and falling birthrates on the state pension. - The UK pension age of 66 is set to rise to 67 between May 2026 and March 2028.

02/02/2024

"The overall UK inactivity rate fell between 2011 and 2020 due to long-term social and economic trends, as fewer people took early retirement or looked after family and the home. This trend was reversed by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by a net increase of 400k people who became inactive due to long-term sickness – which is now the dominant reason for inactivity. However, the rise in inactivity due to long-term sickness was a long-term trend that was rising prior to 2020". (SOM 2024)

30/01/2024

The Silent Resilience of Older Workers: A Conversation with Assistant Professor Glykeria Skamagki, University of Birmingham on Musculoskeletal Disorders, and Diversity and Inclusion for a Multi-Generational Workforce.

Assistant Professor Glykeria Skamagki completed her PHD in Occupational Health, focusing on the management of chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs) in the workplace. “This was a crucial area of study, given the increasing age of the global workforce, and the prevalence of CMSDs amongst older w...

24/01/2024

Effective self-management combined with professional health services is crucial for older employees to sustain their employability. But what do we really mean by this? Do employees know what self-management is and what are they meant to do?

24/01/2024

🌟 Let's Shape the Future Together with JOINTWORKs! 🌟

Who Are We Hoping to Connect With?

📢We're reaching out to older individuals (50+), especially those who:

👉Have faced challenges like chronic back pain, arthritis, or similar muscle and joint issues.

👉👉👉Might also be managing other conditions, such as depression, diabetes, or asthma.

Have diverse work experiences, be it physical jobs, desk jobs, or leadership roles.

Have worked in different settings: small businesses, big companies, public or private sectors, and various industries.

👉Represent the beautiful diversity of our community in terms of gender, ethnicity, and identity.

Whether you're someone who's faced challenges or someone who's supported a loved one, your insights are crucial. 🙌🙌Together, we can create workplaces where everyone feels understood and supported.


Want to be a part of this change? Get in touch at [email protected]

12/01/2024

Our research is dedicated to helping employees with chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs) – conditions that cause long-term pain and disability – navigate their challenges in the workplace. We've discovered that there's a significant gap in awareness and understanding of CMSDs at work. Both managers and older workers need more training and education to handle these conditions effectively.

By joining the JOINTWORKS Network, you're not just contributing to a research initiative; you're helping shape the future of workplace health and wellbeing for an ageing workforce.

12/01/2024

Employees in our study were motivated to self-manage and most of them understood the necessity of taking their health into their own hands.However,they mainly used passive strategies such as medication or massage.

12/01/2024

Key takeaway from our research: Building effective communication, fostering care, and trust are essential in supporting employees with chronic musculoskeletal disorders. "

12/01/2024

The JOINTWORKS Network is not merely a research project; it is a dynamic, forward-thinking initiative aimed at revolutionising how chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs) are managed in the workplace, particularly for the ageing workforce. Learn about us!!

About the JOINTWORKS Project 2023-2024