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  • Physio makes Design Council Spark awards final

    A physiotherapist reached the finals of a prestigious product design competition by developing the B.Bar, a specialised dumbbell for people with long-term musculoskeletal conditions.

    News — 3 July 2018 - 4:44pm
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    Spark design finalist Anna Lowe 2018
  • Visa ban physio earns his right to stay in the UK

    A physiotherapist who faced the prospect of having to quit the job he loves due to visa restrictions has finally – and literally - earned the right to stay in the UK.

    News — 3 July 2018 - 4:04pm
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    Visa earnings threshold may force non-EU physios to quit the NHS
  • Councils predict that social care will account for 90% of total spend by 2020, CSP ‘jury’ hears

    Funding social care emerged as a big concern for CSP members at a policy event at the society’s headquarters on 2 July.

    News — 3 July 2018 - 12:55pm
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    Councils predict that social care will account for 90% of total spend by 2020, CSP ‘jury’ hears
  • NICE recommends physio-led exercise plans for axial spondyloarthritis

    People with axial spondyloarthritis should receive a referral to a specialist physiotherapist for a personalised, structured exercise programme.

    News — 2 July 2018 - 1:47pm
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    Clinical update part 2
  • CSP welcomes social enterprise pay announcement

    NHS staff working for social enterprises in England will get the same three-year pay deal, the government has announced.

    Press release — 29 June 2018 - 4:09pm
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    Claire Sullivan at TUC 2016
  • Northern Ireland loses chance to host major international sporting event

    Belfast has lost its right to host the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games due to the political hiatus in the region.

    News — 29 June 2018 - 3:01pm
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    Northern Ireland loses chance to host major international sporting event
  • Yorkshire therapy lead wins award for hospice innovations

    Rehabilitation therapy team leader Rachael Sharples accepted the outstanding contribution to Sue Ryder award at this year’s Yorkshire Women of Achievement Awards.

    News — 28 June 2018 - 10:57am
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    Yorkshire therapy lead wins award for hospice innovations
  • NHS Digital announces programme to integrate private and health service data

    Data on privately-funded hospital care will be integrated into NHS systems and standards for the first time, NHS Digital has announced.

    News — 26 June 2018 - 3:06pm
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    NHS Digital announces programme to integrate private and health service data
  • Three-year pay offer announced for NHS staff in Scotland

    CSP members working in the NHS in Scotland are to be consulted on a three-year pay offer.

    Press release — 25 June 2018 - 5:15pm
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    Claire Sullivan speaking at TUC 2016
  • Respiratory physio and transformation lead scoop top allied health professional awards

    Two physiotherapists received recognition at this year’s Chief Allied Health Professions (AHP) Officer Awards, which took place in London on 20 June.

    News — 25 June 2018 - 4:44pm
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    Respiratory physio and transformation lead scoop top allied health professional awards