Proud of our abilities

Also in this issue

• Comment

  Unique insights

  Co-convenor of the CSP DisAbility network Emma Webster explains

  

• Advice clinic

  “What if?”

  What if we could better work together across physiotherapy sectors and specialties whilst striving for our common goal of excellent patient care?

  

• Profile

  Paralympic silver medallist turned physiotherapist Ritchie Barber

  Paralympic silver medallist turned physiotherapist Ritchie Barber on elite training, the limits of inclusivity, and how gaps in awareness could rob

  

• In detail

  You said, We did

  Members’ views and opinions can help shape and improve our services and the way we work.

  

• In person

  Adjusting your attitude

  CEO Karen Middleton highlights the importance of changing your mindset so members, staff and patients feel they belong

  

• In the workplace

  Share your views on future of the physio pre-registration curriculum

  Inviting feedback on the physio pre-registration curriculum as part of a new research project

  

• CPD

  Professional Development

  If you haven’t already done so, get yourself booked onto vPUK. It is going to be fantastic, writes education adviser Nina Paterson 

  

• Research findings

  Rehabilitation: how can services meet demand?

  Read on to find out about the latest in research from the NIHR

  

• Resources

  Updated CSP Covid-19 standards for palliative rehab and end of life care

  We bring you a selection of useful resources...

  

• In the workplace

  Reasonable adjustments: know your rights

  If you have a disability or a long-term condition, your employer has a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments

  

• Viewpoint

  Influencing technology

  Therapists are perfectly placed to contribute to the development of rehab-related technologies, writes Dr Rachel C Stockley

  

• Viewpoint

  Are you being audist?

  1

  Jamie Miller was born with a severe bilateral hearing loss and wears hearing aids.

  

• Viewpoint

  Take action and play your part

  Alex MacKenzie, CSP chair of council, is urging every member to get involved with our new equity, diversity and belonging strategy

  

• Viewpoint

  Building on the MSK health lessons of the pandemic

  Andrew Bennett reflects on the collaboration of the musculoskeletal community in response to Covid-19

  

• In question

  Your Trade Union and Organising

  What does ‘organising’ mean to you?

  

• In question

  I have a good idea – what do I do about it?

  We help you explore your ideas with careful planning and successful influencing

  

• Last word

  Reach out for support

  Greet Janssens signposts the support the DisAbility network can