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  • CSP welcomes regular Covid tests for NHS staff

    The CSP has welcomed the announcement of regular asymptomatic Covid-19 testing for patient-facing NHS staff - including physios and physio support workers - in England.

    News — 10 November 2020 - 11:00am
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  • New rules as Wales firebreak lockdown ends

    Following the 17-day lockdown in Wales, new rules came into force on 9 November.  They allow for organised indoor activity up to a maximum of 15 persons and for gyms to reopen.  Both are subject to social distancing and preventative measures, such as masks. 

    News — 9 November 2020 - 2:54pm
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  • CSP helps develop new online platform to support Your Covid Recovery

    The CSP has helped to develop a new NHS digital platform that will allow health professionals to support people who are recovering from Covid-19 at home.

    News — 6 November 2020 - 4:30pm
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  • Saving rehab spaces - CSP Scotland all member meeting

    CSP Scotland invites all members in Scotland to join a meeting to discuss the issue of rehab spaces being lost across the country.

    News — 5 November 2020 - 11:33am
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  • Government proposes that physio practices remain open during England lockdown

    The government has published details of the types of business it intends to allow to remain open during the forthcoming lockdown in England, and the CSP can confirm that physiotherapy is included.

    News — 4 November 2020 - 10:16am
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  • Physio services highlighted in early years healthy development review 

    The paediatric physiotherapy profession has contributed to a government review into early years healthy development.

    News — 29 October 2020 - 2:38pm
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  • Take part in research exploring how exercise interventions are provided by support staff

    CSP-commissioned researchers at the University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol have started gathering evidence for a project exploring the role of exercise professionals in the support workforce, and are calling on CSP members to take part in a survey.

    News — 28 October 2020 - 8:57am
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  • Covid-19: CSP champions the need for rehab and physio amid warning over loss of space

    The CSP is calling for governments and healthcare providers to prioritise physiotherapy and rehabilitation services as the Covid pandemic continues.

    News — 27 October 2020 - 11:48am
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    CSP opposes closure of rehab gym spaces amid Covid-19
  • CSP challenges VAT imposition on PPE

    The CSP is challenging the reimposition of VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) used by physiotherapists, physio support workers and physio students.

    News — 26 October 2020 - 10:35am
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  • Become a physiotherapy influencer at vPUK

    Become a member of the iCSP Influencers Network and benefit from the influencing stories of others, enjoy opportunities for you to exchange ideas with fellow members and learn from each other.

    Find out more about influencing from members who are part of the network at a special session at this year's vPUK. 

    News — 23 October 2020 - 5:10pm
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