Use first contact physiotherapists to tackle MSK backlog, PCNs urged
The CSP is urging primary care networks (PCNs) to take up funding for first contact physiotherapists to help tackle a backlog of MSK appointments as lockdown eases.
Physiotherapy staff can now access an online hub that provides guidance and key documents about the role of allied health professionals (AHPs) in public health.
Turn appreciation and applause for NHS staff into an early pay rise, says CSP and other health unions
The government should build on the huge public support shown for the NHS during the pandemic by giving health workers across the UK an early pay rise, say health unions.
CSP members invited to PACE themselves in rehab audit
The CSP is asking members to contribute to a snapshot audit, PACE (physiotherapy after Covid evaluation), aimed at building a picture of the rehabilitation needs of people with Covid-19, who are currently known to community physiotherapy services.
Urgent call to provide placements or face workforce crisis
After many physiotherapy placements were stopped during the pandemic, the CSP is highlighting the urgent need for restarting them to ensure current students can continue learning and graduate on time, and to help the profession avoid a workforce crisis.
