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  • Government sickness absence plans ‘promising’, CSP says

    The CSP has welcomed the inclusion of rehabilitation at the heart of the UK government’s plans to reduce sickness absence. 

    News — 26 November 2024 - 4:08pm
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    NHS in England to make all first referrals to physiotherapy outpatients digital
  • CSP submits evidence to NHS pay review body

    The CSP has called for an above-inflation pay rise for NHS staff in its submission to the pay review body for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

    News — 26 November 2024 - 12:28pm
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    Pay scales
  • NHS extends deadline for 10 year plan consultation

    Have you ever wished you could tell the health secretary about your workplace pressures? Or give him your ideas for making the NHS work better? 

    News — 26 November 2024 - 11:11am
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    Practitioner helping a patient to support themselves on bars
  • A&E data demonstrates need for right to rehab

    A new report into the unmet need driving accident and emergency attendance shows the shift from hospital to the community ‘must happen everywhere’, the CSP says.

    News — 25 November 2024 - 1:29pm
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    Ambulance arrives at a hospital
  • Celebrating AHP Support Worker Week: a call for change

    From 25-29 November, the entire physiotherapy profession is coming together to celebrate AHP Support Worker Week. 

    News — 25 November 2024 - 9:55am
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  • CSP makes case for rehab funding at Welsh Labour conference

    The CSP were at Welsh Labour conference, held in Llandudno on November 16-18, promoting investment in rehab and workforce to the new cabinet secretary for health and social care, and other key Labour figures.

    News — 21 November 2024 - 9:00am
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    Jeremy Miles MS and CSP
  • CSP responds to RCOG and Stroke Association call for better access to rehab

    Two reports published this week highlight issues with accessing rehabilitation and specialist services, echoing our calls for long-term, ring-fenced funding.

    News — 20 November 2024 - 9:11am
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    Stroke patient being shown rehab exercises
  • CSP launches national award for rehab innovation

    The CSP is sponsoring a new national award for innovation in rehabilitation.

    News — 18 November 2024 - 4:10pm
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    Advancing Healthcare Awards
  • CSP releases professional guidance on treating transgender patients

    The CSP has published professional guidance for members on treating transgender patients to ensure fair and appropriate treatment 

    News — 14 November 2024 - 11:00am
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    Transphobia position statement
  • Equality reps to be made permanent union role at the CSP

    Following a successful pilot scheme equality reps will now become a permanent part of the union support that the CSP provides to members.

    News — 8 November 2024 - 3:15pm
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    Panellists at the fringe event about equality reps at ARC 2023