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  • Urgent call to provide placements or face workforce crisis

    After many physiotherapy placements were stopped during the pandemic, the CSP is highlighting the urgent need for restarting them to ensure current students can continue learning and graduate on time, and to help the profession avoid a workforce crisis.

    News — 1 July 2020 - 5:30pm
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  • Introducing the CSP's support worker reference group

    A new resource has been launched to showcase our Associate members who have stepped forward to sit on the CSP support worker reference group.

    News — 30 June 2020 - 7:50pm
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  • CSP funds research into remote physiotherapy during Covid-19

    The CSP has commissioned a research team at the University of Manchester (UoM) to undertake an evaluation of remote physiotherapy consultations during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    News — 24 June 2020 - 4:41pm
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  • CSP launches short film to guide Covid-19 patients on the road to recovery

    Getting adequate rest is vital for people recovering from Covid-19, but too much rest can slow recovery down, weaken muscles and make injuries more likely.

    News — 24 June 2020 - 9:09am
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  • CSP celebrates the lasting legacy of the Windrush generation

    CSP is proud to mark Windrush Day 2020, which celebrates the huge contribution people from the Windrush generation, and their descendants, have made to the UK.

    News — 22 June 2020 - 5:31pm
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  • Impact of NICE guidance for children and young people

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a report exploring the impact its guidance has had on the health and care system for children and young people in England.

    News — 22 June 2020 - 9:30am
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  • CSP working to address insurance issues for private practitioners

    The CSP and PhysioFirst are calling on insurance giant Aviva to enable private physiotherapy practitioners to make successful claims for business interruption as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    News — 18 June 2020 - 3:04pm
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    Thinking of private practice? A guide for physiotherapists
  • PHE report on BAME Covid-19 deaths ‘must lead to change’, says CSP

    The CSP has welcomed the publication of a previously-withheld Public Health England report into the impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic people.

    News — 16 June 2020 - 6:57pm
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  • CSP encourages members to take free online training in Psychological First Aid for Covid-19

    Physiotherapy staff can now access free online training to help them provide psychological support to people affected by Covid-19. 

    News — 16 June 2020 - 11:11am
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    Many people require psychological support during the Covid-19 pandemic
  • CSP celebrates 100 years of its Royal Charter 11 June 2020

    On this day, exactly 100 years ago, the CSP gained its royal chartered status, so today we are encouraging members to celebrate and mark the occasion by sharing the hashtag #CSPcharter100 

    News — 11 June 2020 - 9:11am
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