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Queen honours work of pioneering stroke and brain injury rehab physio
A physiotherapist whose work has helped to improve rehabilitation services for stroke and brain injury patients has been recognised in the Queen’s 2022 New Year Honours list.
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New safety measures on ultrasound gel
New safety measures on the safe use of ultrasound gel will come into force on 31 January 2022.
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CSP responds to NHS England plans for discharge to community settings
The CSP and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) have issued a joint statement in response to NHS England/Improvement’s plans to tackle the Omicron variant and other winter pressures.
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CSP welcomes new director of practice and development
The CSP is delighted to announce that Ash James has been appointed as the new director of our practice and development department.
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CSP urges members to get vaccinated following MP vote
The CSP is urging members in England to get vaccinated or boosted as soon as possible, after new laws were passed last night requiring Covid vaccination for most staff who have direct patient contact.
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CSP's workplace roundup 2021
How the CSP’s trade union representatives, activists and negotiators represented your workplace interests this year.
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Government’s winter pressures plans for England overlook rehab, says CSP
The CSP has condemned the absence of any enhanced funding or resources for community rehabilitation within the Government’s recently announced winter pressures plan for England.
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Senedd hears CSP evidence on waiting times
On 2 December the Senedd (Welsh parliament) health committee heard evidence from the CSP on the impact of increased waiting times.
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CSP criticises ‘unacceptable’ NHS pay delay in England
NHS staff in England will be made to wait for any pay rise next year after the government was late kickstarting the 2022-23 salary-setting process.
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Department of Health in Northern Ireland confirms funding secured for 3% pay award
Eight months after the pay rise was due, the Department of Health in Northern Ireland has finally confirmed that it has secured funding for the three per cent pay award that the NHS Pay Review Body recommended.