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London first contact physiotherapy pilot saves 155 GP appointments
A pilot first contact physiotherapy service at a GP surgery in Lambeth, south London, is set to continue if funding is found.
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CSP welcomes plan to bolster community services in Wales
Major changes have been announced to transform health and social care in Wales, with a focus on strengthening community services to create less reliance on hospitals.
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Forth Valley physio leads use of red, dementia-friendly walking frames
A physio-led project has inspired a Scottish hospital to introduce brightly coloured, dementia-friendly walking frames to its wards, in place of the usual grey/silver models.
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Unions agree to pay offer for NHS staff in England
Health unions, including the CSP, have agreed to accept a three-year pay offer for NHS staff in England following extensive consultation with members.
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Physio student wins funding for videos that prepare patients for surgery
A physiotherapy student has received funding to develop a series of online videos to inform patients about surgery and reduce their time in hospital.
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Physio sets up orthopaedic video conferencing clinics for patients in the remote Western Isles
A physiotherapist is collaborating with a hand surgeon to offer video conferencing clinics to people in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
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Give people with cystic fibrosis annual reviews with physio input, says NICE
People with cystic fibrosis should have the results of their assessments reviewed annually by a specialist multidisciplinary team, which includes a physiotherapist.
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CSP consults on new standards for hip fracture
A consultation on standards for hip fracture rehabilitation is open to CSP members.
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Physiotherapist speaks of ‘honour’ at appointment as NICE expert adviser
Physiotherapist Dave Baker says it is ‘a great honour’ to be appointed as specialist advisor to a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) committee that will be shaping national policy guidelines.
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CSP secures rule change for healthcare apprenticeships
The Institute for Apprenticeships has agreed that postgraduate pre-registration qualifications, as well as BSc (Hons) degrees, can be used in degree apprenticeships that form entry routes into the healthcare professions.