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Musculoskeletal health inequalities and deprivation inquiry is launched
The first ever national inquiry into musculoskeletal (MSK) health inequalities has opened.
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ACPPLD launch new video resource: ‘So your next patient has a learning disability’
The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists for People with Learning Disabilities (ACPPLD) has launched a short video guide for non-specialist physiotherapy staff, to help them make reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities who access their services.
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NHS physio staff strike again after government's refusal to meet
Physiotherapy staff in England have had no choice but to strike again today, following the government’s refusal to hold meaningful talks over NHS pay.
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Strikes in Wales paused after negotiated offer reached
Unions, including the CSP, receive a negotiated final offer following extensive negotiations with Welsh Government.
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Increase physio workforce and include rehab pathways in future crisis plans, CSP tells independent Covid inquiry
The CSP has submitted evidence to the independent public inquiry to examine the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the impact of the pandemic and learning lessons for the future.
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Video highlights wide participation ahead of next week's strikes in England and Wales
The CSP has released a video round-up of last week's historic events, when physiotherapists took strike action for the first time over NHS pay.
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Thousands strike, march and rally for pay and right to strike
The government was urged to negotiate with unions over fair pay and withdraw draft legislation curtailing the right to strike as hundreds of thousands of workers took strike action, marched and rallied across the country today.
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CSP welcomes inclusion of rehabilitation in latest NHS recovery plans
The UK Government's latest plans to recover emergency NHS services in England have been announced today, with rehabilitation and physiotherapy being highlighted as key factors.
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First ever physiotherapy strike over pay takes place in England
NHS physiotherapy staff in England are today taking part in their first ever strike over pay - with polling on the eve of action showing strong public support.
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Physio investment in Wales must be backed up over the long term, to ensure change says CSP
The need to retain and support the existing physiotherapy workforce across Wales must not be forgotten, says the CSP.