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NHS needs evidence about MSK care, says leading GP
NHS leaders would benefit from evidence about musculoskeletal (MSK) services, GP and healthcare entrepreneur Jonathan Serjeant told Frontline.
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CSP says members should make their mark on falls initiative
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has named 10 local authority teams that it will work with on falls prevention.
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Extra money for Welsh NHS gives 'room to breathe', says CSP
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has welcomed the announcement of an injection of funds for the NHS by the Welsh government.
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Agile conference hears about importance of person-centred care
AGILE, the professional network for physiotherapists working with older people, held its annual conference in Newcastle from 8-9 October. Julie Penfold reports.
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Leading TV presenter supports CSP call for more physios
TV presenter Andrew Marr has backed the CSP’s call for sufficient numbers of physios to meet the growing needs of the UK population – particularly for stroke rehabilitation.
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Northern Ireland politicians accept that NHS must find new ways of working
Northern Ireland’s health committee has responded positively to evidence of how GP surgeries elsewhere in the UK have benefited from self-referral to physiotherapy and having physios as a first point of contact.
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CSP issues warning on Irish physio registration
The CSP has supported a decision by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) to advise chartered physiotherapists practising in Ireland not to register with the Irish Physiotherapists Registration Board.
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Prison invites physio to run regular pulmonary rehab course for inmates
A physiotherapist has been asked to provide ongoing pulmonary rehab to people in prison, following a successful pilot project that provided clinical and cost benefits.
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iCSP promotes joint-working between trusts
A conversation on interactiveCSP, the society’s member networking website, has led to physio staff from trusts almost 100 miles apart taking part in joint working.
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Welsh Government publishes new AHP framework
A framework designed to improve working practices, skills and outcomes for allied health professionals (AHPs) in Wales has been published by the Welsh government.