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Resignation of first minister may cause delays to vital health service decisions, CSP warns
The CSP is warning about potentially damaging delays to the governance of health services in Northern Ireland, following the resignation of DUP MLA Paul Givan as first minister of the Northern Ireland Executive.
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Tackle service pressures by expanding the physio workforce, CSP tells government
Physiotherapy staffing numbers need to be increased, to help relieve pressure on the NHS and to meet the commitments made in the NHS Long Term Plan.
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CSP calls for rehab boost as part of NHS recovery plan
The CSP has welcomed plans to tackle record NHS waiting lists in England – but called for rehab provision to be boosted tooto tackle huge demand.
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CSP president secures health minister’s commitment to improve rehab, as Lords debate new ICSs
CSP president Baroness Finlay of Llandaff has tabled amendments to the Health and Care Bill calling for community rehabilitation plans and leads in every integrated care system (ICS).
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MACP launches new 'fast-track' membership
The Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) has gained its first graduate in the accelerated portfolio pathway to full MACP membership.
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CSP welcomes vaccines U-turn but warns against back door mandation
The government has this evening announced that it is abandoning the legal requirement for healthcare workers to be Covid vaccinated.
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MSK physiotherapy service standards launched
The first Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Service Standards have been launched.
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CSP concerned at downgrading of Covid safety measures
The CSP is alarmed by the premature stepping down of Covid safety measures. As a result, the CSP has taken the decision not to fully reopen our London office.
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Share your views on how to support people waiting for hip and knee surgery
CSP is working with NHS England and partners to help ‘crowdsource’ ideas about how people can best be supported while they wait for hip or knee replacement surgery.
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An urgent retention package with pay at its heart – actions required to protect the NHS physiotherapy workforce
The CSP has detailed how a meaningful pay rise is needed to avoid a physiotherapy staffing crisis becoming a permanent feature across the NHS.