GPs need guidance to speed referrals to neuro physiotherapy, says charity report
GPs need guidance and further training to help them assess people with neurological conditions and make effective referrals to services such as neuro physiotherapy.
NHS England says trusts can access £450m fund to cut MSK staff sickness
New guidance from NHS England could help trusts access a £450 million fund designed to provide staff with health and wellbeing services, including physiotherapy.
Physio graduate wins ‘most distinguished student’ medal
A physiotherapy graduate from King’s College London has won a prestigious award for academic excellence and contribution to the life of the university.
Walsall physios give stroke survivors better access to post-hospital rehab
A multidisciplinary community service in the West Midlands is using a goal-focused approach to help people recovering from stroke to reach their full rehab potential.
Community falls service produces ‘significant’ improvements in patients
Physiotherapist Judith Cohen has said that clinical outcome measures showed her west London falls service had ‘significantly improved’ the health of patients.
A single musculoskeletal (MSK) outcome measure, available online and free of charge to physiotherapists, has the potential to revolutionise professional practice.
Manchester physios help crisis response service win patient safety award
Physiotherapists in Manchester are part of a multidisciplinary team which won an award for treating people in the community and preventing hospital admissions.
