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Children’s therapists should not be redeployed, says government minister
Charities and professional bodies including the CSP have secured support from a government minister in their push to protect children’s therapists in England from redeployment.
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CSP seeks new London premises
As part of an extensive project to support future working needs and make more efficient use of CSP resources, Council has supported a decision to relocate the central London office.
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Scotland Covid lockdowns
From Friday 20 November, 11 council areas in Scotland will move to Level 4, the highest tier of restrictions.
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CSP welcomes network of 'Long Covid' clinics
The CSP has welcomed news of NHS plans to launch a network of ‘long Covid’ specialist clinics.
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CSP’s first virtual physiotherapy conference ends on a high note
This year’s two day Physiotherapy UK (vPUK) conference closed with an inspiring lecture about leadership, delegates dancing on stage and a virtual fireworks display.
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Physio 20 gets underway
Physiotherapy UK 2020, the UK’s largest and most important event dedicated to physiotherapy, has opened today.
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CSP launches Common Placement Assessment Form pilot
The CSP has this week launched a pilot Common Placement Assessment Form (CPAF) and invited all UK universities who offer pre-registration physiotherapy courses in the UK to test it out in the practice setting.
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CSP welcomes regular Covid tests for NHS staff
The CSP has welcomed the announcement of regular asymptomatic Covid-19 testing for patient-facing NHS staff - including physios and physio support workers - in England.
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New rules as Wales firebreak lockdown ends
Following the 17-day lockdown in Wales, new rules came into force on 9 November. They allow for organised indoor activity up to a maximum of 15 persons and for gyms to reopen. Both are subject to social distancing and preventative measures, such as masks.
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CSP helps develop new online platform to support Your Covid Recovery
The CSP has helped to develop a new NHS digital platform that will allow health professionals to support people who are recovering from Covid-19 at home.