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  • TUC congress: Physiotherapy profession calls for immediate action to tackle racism

    Britain has a deep rooted problem with racism and most black people have a story relating to discrimination, physiotherapist Natalie Opoku told the Trade Union Congress today.

    News — 15 September 2020 - 12:20pm
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    Natalie Opoku
  • TUC congress: Give NHS staff a fair and decent pay rise now – to ensure future capacity, says CSP

    In the wake of Covid-19, the CSP has called for NHS staff to receive a meaningful and immediate pay rise that will help safeguard the future of the workforce.

    News — 14 September 2020 - 1:11am
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    Jill Taylor at TUC 2020
  • Answering your questions on the roll out of the hospital discharge model

    A guide for CSP members on implementing the discharge to assess service (D2A) has been published.

    News — 10 September 2020 - 12:15pm
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  • CSP supports online memorial for healthcare staff who have died during the pandemic

    The CSP is encouraging members to join a virtual ceremony to remember all of the healthcare workers who have tragically died due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

    News — 10 September 2020 - 11:11am
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    Memorial service
  • World Physical Therapy Day: championing physiotherapy via the media

    Since the emergence of Covid-19 in the UK, media interest in physiotherapy has sharply increased. This has enabled the CSP to raise the profile of the profession with the general public and stakeholders, and to publicise key strategic issues.

    News — 8 September 2020 - 3:18pm
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    World Physical Therapy Day - Physio in the news highlights
  • Physiotherapy profession calls for Covid-19 testing for healthcare staff

    The CSP has joined a call for regular asymptomatic Covid-19 testing for healthcare professionals.

    News — 4 September 2020 - 4:20pm
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    Student physios Lei Jiang and Finlay Marriott on placement at Harefield Hospital
  • CSP calls for caution as government plans new public health system

    The CSP has joined forces with over 80 other health organisations to voice serious concerns about the government’s plans to reorganise the public health system.

    News — 2 September 2020 - 1:30pm
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    CSP issues joint statement with more than 80 other health organisations
  • BAME network invited to co-opt to CSP Council seat

    A co-opted seat on CSP Council is to be offered to a member of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) network, following discussions between the diversity network convenors and the council chair.

    News — 28 August 2020 - 4:40pm
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    BAME: Join our growing network
  • Discharge to assess service developments

    The CSP is encouraging members to take note of new guidance from the Department of Health on discharge to assess service (D2A).

    News — 27 August 2020 - 9:34am
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    Hospital exit sign
  • CSP supports plans for new East Midlands NHS rehab centre

    The CSP has expressed its support for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG’s proposal to create an NHS Rehabilitation Centre (NHSRC) near Loughborough, and will work to support impacted members through the consultation and engagement process.

    News — 26 August 2020 - 11:30am
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    NHS Rehabilitation Centre