Media releases
The CSP's media releases listed by issue date.
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Newsfeed: Innovative new support at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Emergency Department - NHS GGC news update
An innovative new way of working of placing dedicated physiotherapist in the Emergency Department (ED) of Scotland’s largest hospital has been so successful the team has been trebled in size.
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News feed: Scottish Health Survey 2018 published - Scottish Government press release
Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released The Scottish Health Survey 2018, providing information on the health, and factors relating to health, of adults and children in Scotland.
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The little-known spinal injury 'costing the NHS millions'
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Employers need to do more to address the huge cost of sickness absence in the workplace.
A report by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency published today shows that the sickness absence rate in the civil service for 2018/19 was an average of 12.6 days.
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Gabapentin and pregabalin to be reclassified as controlled drugs
Gabapentin and pregabalin will be reclassified from 1 April 2019, as Schedule 3 controlled drugs. Independent prescribers must review their practices before that date to ensure legal compliance.
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Physiotherapy to be offered to new mothers
Improved access to physiotherapy for new mothers is included in a package of measures on maternity care just announced by the government.
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Unions agree to pay offer for NHS staff in Wales
All health unions, including the CSP, have agreed to accept a three-year pay offer for NHS staff in Wales following extensive consultation with members.
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Physiotherapists ready to radically change the delivery of health and social care in Northern Ireland
The CSP welcomes today’s announcement by the Department of Health regarding the development of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) in primary care.
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Unions agree to pay offer for NHS staff in Scotland
Health unions, including the CSP, have agreed to accept a three-year pay offer for NHS staff in Scotland following extensive consultation with members.
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CSP welcomes immediate stop to NHS mesh operations
Following a review, NHS England has announced a halt to vaginal mesh operations used to treat complications after childbirth.