The CSP and its rehab alliance partners are appealing to the government to prevent the redeployment of health and care professionals working in rehabilitation, as demand for their services is likely to grow over coming months given the crucial role of effective rehab in recovery from Covid-19.
Children’s therapists should not be redeployed, says government minister
Charities and professional bodies including the CSP have secured support from a government minister in their push to protect children’s therapists in England from redeployment.
As part of an extensive project to support future working needs and make more efficient use of CSP resources, Council has supported a decision to relocate the central London office.
CSP’s first virtual physiotherapy conference ends on a high note
This year’s two day Physiotherapy UK (vPUK) conference closed with an inspiring lecture about leadership, delegates dancing on stage and a virtual fireworks display.
CSP launches Common Placement Assessment Form pilot
The CSP has this week launched a pilot Common Placement Assessment Form (CPAF) and invited all UK universities who offer pre-registration physiotherapy courses in the UK to test it out in the practice setting.
The CSP has welcomed the announcement of regular asymptomatic Covid-19 testing for patient-facing NHS staff - including physios and physio support workers - in England.
Following the 17-day lockdown in Wales, new rules came into force on 9 November. They allow for organised indoor activity up to a maximum of 15 persons and for gyms to reopen. Both are subject to social distancing and preventative measures, such as masks.
