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New campaign urging pregnant women to get boosted now
The CSP is backing a campaign urging pregnant women 'don't wait to take the vaccine' and highlighting the risks of Covid-19 to mother and baby, and the benefits of vaccination.
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Common Placement Assessment Form: how-to videos
More than 95% of universities in the UK will be using a new way of assessing student physio placements by the end of this academic year - and the CSP has launched a series of bitesize training videos to support the switch.
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CSP supports call for vaccine policy delay
The CSP is backing calls from the TUC for the government to delay the 1 April introduction of mandatory vaccination for NHS staff in England.
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Queen honours work of pioneering stroke and brain injury rehab physio
A physiotherapist whose work has helped to improve rehabilitation services for stroke and brain injury patients has been recognised in the Queen’s 2022 New Year Honours list.
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New safety measures on ultrasound gel
New safety measures on the safe use of ultrasound gel will come into force on 31 January 2022.
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CSP responds to NHS England plans for discharge to community settings
The CSP and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) have issued a joint statement in response to NHS England/Improvement’s plans to tackle the Omicron variant and other winter pressures.
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CSP welcomes new director of practice and development
The CSP is delighted to announce that Ash James has been appointed as the new director of our practice and development department.
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CSP urges members to get vaccinated following MP vote
The CSP is urging members in England to get vaccinated or boosted as soon as possible, after new laws were passed last night requiring Covid vaccination for most staff who have direct patient contact.
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CSP's workplace roundup 2021
How the CSP’s trade union representatives, activists and negotiators represented your workplace interests this year.
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Government’s winter pressures plans for England overlook rehab, says CSP
The CSP has condemned the absence of any enhanced funding or resources for community rehabilitation within the Government’s recently announced winter pressures plan for England.