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  • December in the media - the workforce crisis, FCPs and women’s health

    Physiotherapy continued to feature prominently in the media in December.

    News — 7 January 2025 - 2:52pm
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  • CSP celebrates wins in healthcare reforms

    The CSP has welcomed the publication of NHS England’s latest reforms, which agree to implement many of the proposals we asked to see in the upcoming 10 year plan. 

    News — 7 January 2025 - 12:39pm
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  • Key reports highlight the need for urgent action on health inequalities

    The Patients Association and Marmot have both published reports on health inequalities this week, which align with the CSP’s advocacy for better health outcomes. 

    News — 20 December 2024 - 10:55am
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  • MP Sonia Kumar champions MSK physiotherapy in parliament

    MP Sonia Kumar used her platform in parliament this week to spotlight the crucial role of physiotherapists in tackling musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, stressing the urgent need for increased investment in this area across the NHS. 

    News — 18 December 2024 - 12:31pm
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  • CSP Council respond to resolutions from ARC this year

    Since the Annual Representatives Conference (ARC) concluded in June, the CSP council have been considering each of the resolutions. 

    News — 18 December 2024 - 9:09am
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  • No need for additional regulation of advanced practice physiotherapists, says CSP

    At present, the CSP will not be seeking additional regulation for physiotherapists working at an advanced practice level, as the current regulatory framework has been deemed to be sufficient.

    News — 17 December 2024 - 3:34pm
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  • Northern Ireland’s department of health accepts Pay Review Body recommendations

    The department of health's acceptance of the Pay Review Body (PRB) recommendations for 2024/25 will mean members in Northern Ireland will receive backpay in the March payroll. 

    News — 17 December 2024 - 3:10pm
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  • CSP members recognised for their outstanding contributions

    Commendations have been awarded to seven CSP members for their leadership, advocacy and peer support in physiotherapy.

    News — 12 December 2024 - 5:00pm
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  • Urgent action needed on 'truly appalling' failures in women’s health, CSP says

    A new report has warned that women experiencing painful reproductive health conditions are frequently finding their symptoms ‘normalised’ and their ‘pain dismissed’ when seeking help. 

    News — 11 December 2024 - 2:10pm
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  • Disappointing NHS pay recommendation a test for the PRB, says CSP

    The pay review body for the NHS in England needs to show its mettle or risk being abandoned, the CSP has said.

    News — 11 December 2024 - 10:06am
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