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Award recognises benefits of independent physio prescriber’s role at balance clinic
A physiotherapist has received an award for her role in producing the best article for the Journal of Laryngology and Otology.
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Exercise helps people with bone cancer, says national charity Macmillan
There is a growing evidence to show that exercise improves outcomes for people with cancer of the bone and other parts of the body, says guidance from Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Bolton trust Discharge to Assess project frees acute NHS beds
A physiotherapist is helping to provide a successful Discharge to Assess (D2A) project which frees up acute hospital beds and gives people the opportunity to return home.
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‘Exercise is the new miracle drug’ north east physios hear
With physical inactivity now recognised as a major health problem, the CSP North East regional network’s seminar Innovation in Exercise aimed to help members tackle the issue.
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Physio led stroke exercise group, LEGS, gains charity status
A physiotherapist has successfully registered her community stroke exercise groups as a national charity.
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Suffolk physiotherapist wins European Stroke Research Foundation investigator award
Ehab Georgy has won the European Stroke Research Foundation investigator award for a research paper about the impact of patient characteristics on rehabilitation goals and functional outcomes.
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Physio staff back a new deal for working people
CSP members, partners, children and staff joined thousands of other health trade unionists marching through London on 12 May.
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Acquired Brain Injury Alliance launches campaign on rehab prescriptions for brain injury patients
The Acquired Brain Injury Alliance has launched a campaign for all patients leaving hospital after treatment for an acquired brain injury to have a copy of their rehab prescription, which must also be forwarded to their GP.
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Workforce strategy a further boost for patients in Northern Ireland, says CSP
A key document’s focus on the role AHPs can play in transforming services in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by the CSP.
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CSP endorses new BAME quality standards on accessible health and wellbeing services
The CSP has signed up to new quality standards to ensure that local health and wellbeing programmes are accessible to black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups.