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2 July 2008 issue

Features

  • Diamond service
    It’s time to reflect, as Jennifer Trueland looks back on six decades of NHS physiotherapy.
    Author: Jennifer Trueland

News

  • This cushion’s made for walking
    Jackets to keep the Polish army warm inspired an invention by a Midlands physiotherapist.
    Author: Graham Clews
  • New uniform plans could confuse patients
    CSP Scotland is urging members to respond to a new government consultation, which suggests that physiotherapists in the country wear the same uniform as nurses.
    Author: Louise Hunt
  • Health body targets physios
    An organisation is seeking to raise its profile among physiotherapists and other health staff who treat people with musculoskeletal conditions.
    Author: Matthew Limb
  • Good news on regulation of acupuncture
    The CSP has welcomed long-awaited government plans to regulate physiotherapists and other health professionals who practise acupuncture.
    Author: Louise Hunt
  • Drive on commissioning
    The government has announced new measures to ensure healthcare commissioning bodies raise their performance and deliver better health outcomes.
    Author: Matthew Limb
  • Pay campaign continues as joint unions accept 2008 offer
    Confirmation of the 2.75 per cent pay rise for NHS staff in 2008 to 2009 has now been issued, meaning CSP members should receive the award in July.
    Author: Matthew Limb
  • Physio struck off
    A physiotherapist who refused to comply with management instructions and was ‘rough’ with patients has been struck off.
    Author: Matthew Limb
  • Audit into breast cancer care
    Physiotherapists are helping a specialist team of clinicians to assess the provision of care to women with breast cancer who undergo mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery in England and Wales.
    Author: Louise Hunt
  • Research focuses on whiplash
    People who suffer whiplash injury in road accidents stand a much better chance of early recovery if they already have decent fitness levels, research has shown.
    Author: Matthew Limb
  • NICE guidelines on healthy working
    Physiotherapists in occupational health will have a role to play in new national guidelines on promoting physical activity in the workplace.
    Author: Louise Hunt