The BOA engages extensively with the Government through meetings with relevant Ministers, Shadow Ministers, Parliamentarians and senior officials.  We do this on our own, jointly with others - for example with the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Federation of Surgical Specialty Associations, the British Medical Association, the NHS Confederation, Arthritis Care and Arthritis Research UK - and also in concert with the wider musculoskeletal community under the umbrella of ARMA - the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance. 

At all times we ensure that our various lines of engagement are complementary - and that all our advocacy endeavour is focused on Caring for Patients and Supporting Surgeons.

To read the BOA Position Statement on the Government's Health and Social Care Bill, see related content at the bottom of this page.