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CSP wins support at TUC Women’s conference for better maternity rights and a fully-funded NHS
The government must recognise that the wellbeing of NHS employees is being damaged by tight budgets and understaffing, CSP member Sarah Webb told hundreds of women trade unionists in London.
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Profession gets a boost as sports physio takes key Rio Olympic Games role
In less than five months, Team GB will be trying to repeat its record-breaking medal performance from London 2012 at the next Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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Physios must be part of the solution to the ‘looming crisis’ in NHS general practice
A report on the ‘looming crisis’ facing general practice suggests that many patients would accept consultations with physiotherapists or other health professionals instead of doctors.
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Physio plans major trial into whether Pilates helps incontinence
Essex-based physiotherapist Samantha Head is planning a large-scale clinical trial of the potential for Pilates to help women with urinary incontinence.
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One You campaign urges adults to adopt healthy behaviours
Public Health England (PHE) has launched a national campaign to encourage adults, particularly those in middle age, to make small lifestyle changes that will improve their health and wellbeing.
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Government denies fair pay for NHS staff, says CSP
'A 1 percent rise won’t give physiotherapists and other NHS staff much cause for celebration'.
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CSP says 1% NHS award means further real term cuts to physio staff pay packets
Ministers have accepted the recommendations of the NHS pay review body (PRB) to award a one per cent increase in pay for all NHS staff.
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Physios paint faces to support facial palsy patients
Physiotherapists in West Sussex have painted one side of their faces to show support for people with facial palsy.
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‘Advancing healthcare’ judges shortlist physios for awards
Physios are among the finalists for the 2016 Advancing Healthcare awards, sponsored by all four UK governments and organisations including Public Health England.
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Scottish rheumatology services are understaffed, say nine in 10 NHS staff
More than 90 per cent of Scottish health professionals working in rheumatology units believe their service is understaffed, an investigation has found.