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Research reveals that asthmatic children are being failed by patchy access to specialist physio
Gaining access to specialist physiotherapy is a post-code lottery for children with ‘difficult’ asthma, according to new research presented at the British Thoracic Society’s (BTS) winter meeting.
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National Institute for Health Research calls for more research into frailty care
New research indicates little difference in the cost or functional outcomes between older people’s rehab schemes in hospitals, care homes or a person’s own home.
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Physios help develop new NICE guideline on cystic fibrosis
Physiotherapists have contributed to the development of the latest guideline on the diagnosis and management of cystic fibrosis.
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South Eastern HSC Trust sets the pace on first contact physiotherapy
South Eastern HSC Trust is believed to be the first in Northern Ireland to introduce a first contact physiotherapy service.
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Linked routine data can replace randomised control trials, think tank hears
Expensive randomised control trials involving physiotherapy could be replaced by using the data routinely collected during healthcare interventions and linking them together, according to the leader of one of the world’s largest research studies.
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Government announces physiotherapists to issue fit notes
Physiotherapists will be able to sign fit notes, the government has announced as it unveiled new plans to help more people back into work.
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Hunt comments on NHS pay are ‘unhelpful’, says CSP
The CSP has joined health unions in expressing concern over comments by the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, about ongoing pay negotiations.
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CSP reps’ training gains external recognition
Training for CSP workplace stewards and safety reps has gained the quality stamp of approval from the TUC.
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Cyber security adviser warns physio businesses to prepare for data protection changes
Physiotherapy businesses need to be more ‘cyber resilient’ and prepare for new legislation which will increase people’s rights to access their personal data.
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Physios need extra insurance cover in case of criminal allegations, says medico-legal expert
Physiotherapy staff should consider having criminal defence insurance to cover them in the event of serious allegations, which could result in legal costs and loss of income.