Media releases

The CSP's media releases listed by issue date.

  • Northern Ireland health system facing physiotherapy recruitment crisis

    A record shortage of physiotherapists in Northern Ireland is threatening patient care according to shocking new figures from the Department of Health. 

    Press release — 8 July 2021 - 12:00am
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  • CSP joins campaign to save hydrotherapy pool

    The CSP and the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) have joined forces in a campaign to save the hydrotherapy pool at Royal Berkshire Hospital which is under threat of permanent closure at the end of June. 

    Press release — 10 June 2021 - 2:58pm
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  • Tackling Waiting Lists Should be the Number One Priority for the Northern Ireland Executive

    Commenting on the latest waiting list figures for Northern Ireland, Tom Sullivan, Public Affairs and Policy Manager for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy said,

    “It is shocking that one in four people in Northern Ireland is currently on a waiting list. Surgery is often a last resort for people who are no longer able to manage their symptoms and so the impact of this on patients’ physical and mental health will be huge.”

    Press release — 27 May 2021 - 12:11pm
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  • Wales: Covid-19 vaccine will be available to physios working in the independent sector

    The CSP has welcomed reassurance from the Welsh Government that physiotherapists working in the independent sector in Wales will be able to get Covid vaccinations from their health board.

     

    Press release — 27 January 2021 - 11:00am
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  • Vital rehab spaces being used for storage in Scotland

    Reports from across Scotland reveal that rehabilitation facilities are being used for storage space and meeting rooms 

    Press release — 20 October 2020 - 2:42pm
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  • Alarm at threat to workplace learning opportunities partnership

    The CSP has expressed concern at reports that the Union Learning Fund (ULF) is facing closure.

     

    Press release — 8 October 2020 - 5:14pm
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  • Press Release: CSP NI welcomes the publication of the Physiotherapy Workforce Review

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in Northern Ireland has welcomed the publication by the Department of Health of the Physiotherapy Workforce Review.

    Press release — 10 August 2020 - 9:56pm
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  • Press Release: Northern Ireland has the highest physiotherapy vacancy rates in the UK

    Vacancy rates for physiotherapy posts in Northern Ireland are currently running in excess of 19% across all Trusts. In one Trust the vacancy rate is over 24%.

    Press release — 23 July 2020 - 11:41am
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  • Newsfeed: Statement from the Chief Medical Officer - Scottish Government Press Release

    Dr Catherine Calderwood, the Chief Medical Officer has resigned from the Scottish Government.

    Press release — 6 April 2020 - 11:00am
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  • Newsfeed: Changes to protect NHS staff - Scottish Government press release

    New pension measures to help NHS Scotland retain highly experienced staff have been announced.

    Press release — 25 November 2019 - 11:22am
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