Act on axial SpA – Change Maker Awards

Act on axial SpA – Change Maker Awards

Are you an axial SpA Changemaker?

As part of the Act on Axial SpA campaign, NASS have a created a brand new award to recognise the great work that health professionals are doing to reduce the time to diagnosis.

Read more here on how to apply or email clareclark@nass.co.uk for more information.

Act on Axial SpA awards

Act on Axial SpA awards

Are you an axial SpA Changemaker?

As part of the Act on Axial SpA campaign, NASS has a created a brand new award to recognise the great work that health care professionals are doing to reduce the time to diagnosis.

What are we looking for and who can apply?

Our aim is to encourage as many health care professionals to join us by undertaking a series of actions to ensure that every person with axial SpA is diagnosed withing a year of symptom onset.  These awards are open to any health care professional working with people with axial SpA, in the NHS or in private practice. 

What is the criteria?

NASS has developed a set of criteria that we think is achievable based on the Act on Axial SpA: Gold Standard time to Diagnosis work. There are four awards:

  • Bronze: Engagement
  • Silver: Active Participation
  • Gold: Leadership
  • Platinum: Sustainable Achievement

 

Each award sets out a list of criteria to demonstrate achievement. You don’t have to achieve every one of the criteria within each category, but there are three compulsory elements, and then you can choose three others from the list from any category or a combination.

View the criteria here

We’ve also put together some examples of how you might achieve each level to get you started with your thinking.

Primary Care example
Rheumatology example

How do I apply

Applications can be made via the Act on Axial SpA website https://www.actonaxialspa.com/peer-to-peer-network-and-hcp-toolkit/. You will be asked to submit evidence on how you have met the three compulsory elements and three additional elements, which can be back dated to June 2021 when the campaign launched.  You can apply for any level but if applying for Silver or Gold you need to evidence in your application the requirements for the preceding levels (e.g. Bronze) as well.  Awards will be subject to a decision by a judging panel. 

Where can I find materials to help me with the criteria?

We have a range of materials on the Act on Axial SpA website which can help you https://www.actonaxialspa.com/peer-to-peer-network-and-hcp-toolkit/

What will my award be, where and when will I receive it?

The award will be a pin badge along with a certificate. These will be presented at an event in the Houses of Parliament in late 2023.

What is the closing date for applications?

Applications for the different levels are welcome throughout the period from 24th April to 31st August 2023. The closing date for this round of applications is 31st August 2023, but the process will remain open as a rolling programme, so you can apply any time.

Apply here

If you have any queries about the awards, email Clare Clark, Senior Partnerships and Engagement Officer clareclark@nass.co.uk

Could you have axial SpA?

Could you have axial SpA?

Could your persistent back pain be axial SpA?

Our symptom checker will walk you through a few short questions designed to determine whether there’s a chance you might the condition. 

Check Your Symptoms

Symptoms starting slowly

Pain in the lower back

Improves with movement

Night time waking

Early onset (under 40)