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Remembering Neil Black MCSP
The CSP is saddened to learn that our member, Neil Black, former performance director for British Athletics, died earlier this month.
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A moment to remember lives lost to Coronavirus
With the unsurprising theme of Coronavirus, this year, International Workers Memorial Day will focus on remembering those who have lost their lives after contracting COVID19 whilst working.
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CSP calls for government to grant visa extensions to physiotherapy staff
Physiotherapists, physiotherapy support workers and other health professions must be included in the government’s new automatic visa extension scheme, the CSP says.
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Help for discharged patients at risk of inactivity
The CSP has produced resources for discharged patients and those who are looking after them.
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CSP Scotland COVID-19 Members' Meeting Summary
On Wednesday 15th April 2020, CSP Scotland staff held a virtual meeting for members in Scotland on the impact of COVID-19 in physiotherapy.
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PPE guidance: CSP continues to advise members not to compromise their own safety
Last Friday (17 April), Public Health England released guidance on the use of PPE in extreme circumstances, including the potential re-use of some items. The CSP is clear that the guidance on which PPE to use has not changed: the new guidance should only be used if there is an extreme shortage of PPE locally.
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Physiotherapy in the news - Covid-19 coverage
The contribution of physiotherapy staff during the Covid-19 crisis has been featured in numerous media outlets and reached millions.
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Newsfeed: Statement from the Chief Medical Officer - Scottish Government Press Release
Dr Catherine Calderwood, the Chief Medical Officer has resigned from the Scottish Government.
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Government updates guidance on PPE
The government yesterday published updated guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) for NHS teams in all parts of the UK likely to come into contact with COVID-19 patients.
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Physiotherapist takes lead role at new Covid-19 emergency hospital
CSP Council member Rachael Moses has been appointed as the chief allied health professions (AHP) lead at the newly established NHS Nightingale hospital in London.