Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK

17/10/2026

20 Million Reasons to Make Musculoskeletal Health a National Priority

This week, representatives from the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK joined the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) at Parliament to support its campaign during Bone and Joint Week.

More than 20 million people across the UK live with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, highlighting the urgent need for stronger prevention strategies, earlier intervention and better access to effective care.

Representing the Faculty were Dr Anna-Louise Mackinnon, Dr Ralph Mitchell and Richard Wood, joining healthcare professionals, policymakers and partners to discuss how we can improve MSK services and outcomes for patients.

From community-based care to the benefits of physical activity, there is an important opportunity to rethink how we support people living with MSK conditions.

At FSEM, we're committed to championing Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine to help people live healthier, more active lives.

Thank you to ARMA for bringing these important conversations to Parliament!

20 million people. 20 million reasons to act.

🔗 Learn more about the campaign: https://arma.uk.net/campaigns/20-million-reasons/

16/10/2026

The Diploma in Exercise Medicine intends to assess knowledge and clinical application of Exercise Medicine in health and disease states.

Successful completion of the examination offers candidates the eligibility to apply for diplomate membership of FSEM and use the associated postnominal.

Register your interest to receive more information for the next sitting of the Faculty's Exercise Medicine Diploma:

Form 📝 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w1GPZepaYC
Page 🌐 https://www.fsem.ac.uk/careers-and-training/exams/fsem-diploma-exams/diploma-in-exercise-medicine/

13/10/2026

We celebrated with new members, award recipients, colleagues, friends and family, at the Royal College of Physicians in London for the 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony.

A fantastic day recognising professional achievements across Sport, Exercise, and Musculoskeletal Medicine 👏🏼☺️

Read about the event and each award here:
🔗 www.fsem.ac.uk/news/annual-awards-ceremony-2026/

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK brought together Fellows, Members, Diplomate Members, award winners, guests and friends, to the Royal College of Physicians in London, on Tuesday 29 September, for the 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony. The ceremony is one of the highlights of the Faculty cale...

05/10/2026

📢 Applications open 26 October 📢

Looking to develop your knowledge and clinical application of Exercise Medicine?

The FSEM Diploma in Exercise Medicine is designed for healthcare professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of disease.

Applications for the next sitting open on 26 October.

👉 Find out more about the Diploma, eligibility and exam format:
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Applications open: 26th October 2026 Applications close: 31st January 2027 Exam sitting: 11th March 2027 The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK is delighted to offer the Diploma in Exercise Medicine. We recognise that physical inactivity causes significant health-related problems, yet is ofte...

01/10/2026

Moving Medicine for Everybody 🧡 is designed to help people become more active in a way that feels realistic, achievable and right for them.

Whether you spend much of your day sitting, are managing a long-term health condition, want to rebuild your strength and confidence, or are already active and simply want to keep moving well, the website can help you find a starting point based on your everyday activity, mobility and strength.

You can also explore:
➡️ how movement can help with different symptoms and health conditions
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There is no single right way to be active. The important thing is finding something that works for you.
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Moving Medicine for Everybody - helping everybody to get moving in ways that suit them

28/09/2026

Not long to go until we welcome our award winners and guests to the 2026 Annual Awards at the Royal College of Physicians in London.

If you would like to brush up on the awards being presented, take a look at last year's ceremony here:
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And so, another Faculty Awards Ceremony has been and gone. On a wonderful sunny day in Edinburgh, over 130 new members, award winners and guests joined us at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh to celebrate the achievements and success of our new members. Beginning with the traditional proces...

27/09/2026

Our annual awards offer the chance to recognise the great work happening in sport and exercise medicine, celebrate our members, and have a good old catch-up with old and new friends.

Take a trip down memory lane with some of the photos from last year:
🔗 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvtxs

24/09/2026

As we prepare for our Annual Awards 2026, we can't help but look back at some snaps from last year ☺️

24/09/2026

It is an exciting future ahead! 🙌🏼

https://basem.co.uk/a-significant-announcement-from-the-chair-of-basem-professor-patrick-wheeler/

22/09/2026

Welcome to Moving Medicine for Everybody! 🧡

We are excited to launch our new national campaign to showcase the Moving Medicine for Everybody website, providing free, trusted, evidence‑based physical guidance together in one place and supporting people living with Long‑Term Health Conditions to move safely and confidently.

If you would like to get involved and support the campaign, please post and reshare campaign materials and direct the general public to the website.

🔗 Explore Moving Medicine for Everybody:
https://everybody.movingmedicine.ac.uk/start/
📲 Access the campaign media pack:
https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/media-pack/