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NICE recommends a non-pharmacological approach to managing chronic pain
People with chronic pain should not be treated with pain relief medication – but should have access to group exercise programmes to help manage their condition.
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Steward and safety reps complete distance learning
In a first for the CSP, more than 40 stewards and safety reps have completed their induction training via a distance learning course, developed in response to Covid-19.
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CSP updates travel quarantining advice
The CSP has updated its online advice for members about quarantining, in line with new guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Coming soon – the new Frontline
The August issue of Frontline is out soon.
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Choose the language we should use to describe the four pillars of physiotherapy practice
A survey is underway, to ask CSP members to choose the language suggested most frequently by members who were engaged in a review, to describe the professions' four pillars of practice.
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CSP welcomes new strategy to tackle obesity and promote better health
People need to change their diet and lifestyle choices in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, in order to reduce obesity levels in the UK.
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Press Release: Northern Ireland has the highest physiotherapy vacancy rates in the UK
Vacancy rates for physiotherapy posts in Northern Ireland are currently running in excess of 19% across all Trusts. In one Trust the vacancy rate is over 24%.
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CSP seeks clarity on PPE guidance for physios working in non-clinical settings
The CSP is calling for the government to provide urgent clarification on PPE for physiotherapists, and other healthcare staff, who work in non-clinical settings.
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Back pain and sciatica guidelines are out for consultation
A draft partial update of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) 2016 guideline on the assessment of low back pain and sciatica (GID-NG10169) has been published for consultation.
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Ensuring equality and diversity at work – CSP launches revised toolkit
The CSP has launched an updated online equality toolkit for reps, managers and other members.