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CSP responds to government evidence to NHS pay review body
The government risks worsening the NHS staffing crisis with its claim to the independent Pay Review Body (PRB) that an NHS pay award of only two to three per cent is all that can be afforded for 2022-23
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CSP warns over lifting Covid testing regime and isolation rules in England
Proposals to end free Covid testing for all health and social care professionals have been described by the CSP as ‘reckless.’
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CSP Diversity Networks gain new constitution
Following a review of all CSP networks, in December last year, CSP Council has agreed to a new model constitution for the CSP Diversity Networks.
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CSP backs calls for action to tackle health inequities in NHS, highlighted in new report
Racism, racial discrimination and barriers to accessing healthcare have led to huge health inequalities for Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in England, according to a review commissioned by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
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New PhD programme offers funding to help physios and other AHPs become research Fellows
Physiotherapists can now apply for a new PhD programme at the University Of Leicester, which has received funding of £7.4 million from the Wellcome Trust.
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Regulatory body publishes mythbusters for FCP roles
The CSP has welcomed a ‘mythbuster’ from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as a ‘critical milestone’ which provides clarity to the recruitment of First Contact Practitioners (FCPs).
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Physiotherapy UK 2022 cancelled
The CSP's leadership team have made the decision to cancel this year’s planned Physiotherapy UK (PUK) conference.
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‘Mix of in-person and remote consultations best’ - CSP
The CSP is recommending a mix of in-person and remote consultations are best for future service delivery models based on the findings of a national evaluation of remote physiotherapy services.
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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.