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  • MSK Knowledge Hub needs ongoing input from physiotherapists

    A new website aimed at healthcare professionals who support people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions has been launched.

    News — 8 May 2018 - 3:12pm
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    MSK Knowledge Hub needs ongoing input from physiotherapists
  • Physio appointed as first therapy lead for UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network

    A physiotherapist is taking on a newly created role as the therapy clinical lead for the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network.

    News — 4 May 2018 - 1:41pm
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    Physio appointed as first therapy lead for UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network
  • Physio aims to improve access to clinical knowledge summaries as new NICE fellow

    A physiotherapist with a special interest in persistent shoulder pain has received a fellowship from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

    News — 4 May 2018 - 10:16am
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    Physio aims to improve access to clinical knowledge summaries as new NICE fellow
  • Scottish primary care workforce plan advances first contact physiotherapists

    Physiotherapists in new roles as first contact practitioners in primary care are strongly featured in Scottish government workforce plans, published on 1 May.

    News — 3 May 2018 - 11:23am
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    Scottish primary care workforce plan advances first contact physiotherapists
  • Harrogate frailty physio is to join Yorkshire and Humber leaders programme

    Physiotherapist Laura Proctor will take a year’s break from her post at Harrogate district hospital this summer to join Yorkshire and Humber Improvement Academy’s future leaders programme.

    News — 2 May 2018 - 5:08pm
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    Laura Proctor
  • Awards go to physiotherapists for advancing healthcare

    Physiotherapists’ work with tracheostomy patients, disability sport and new areas for the profession were recognised at national awards sponsored by NHS organisations, leading charities and government.

    News — 1 May 2018 - 2:18pm
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    Awards go to physiotherapists for advancing healthcare
  • Study finds people with dementia often ‘missed’ by hospitals, despite a previous diagnosis

    Many people with dementia do not have their condition identified when they stay in hospital for another reason.

    News — 30 April 2018 - 4:42pm
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    Study finds people with dementia often ‘missed’ by hospitals, despite a previous diagnosis
  • Heat added to challenges for athletes and medical volunteers at London Marathon

    Twenty three degree temperatures during last Sunday's London Marathon brought extra challenges to CSP members taking part as athletes and medical volunteers.

    News — 27 April 2018 - 12:57pm
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    London marathon route
  • Scottish government plans immediate start to developing real-time access to patient e-records

    Scotland’s physiotherapists will use a national digital platform to access real-time information from electronic patient records, under proposals in the Scottish government’s digital health and care strategy.

    News — 27 April 2018 - 9:31am
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    Scottish government plans immediate start to developing real-time access to patient e-records
  • Physio-led pelvic floor group gain support of England’s chief medical officer Sally Davies

    The physiotherapist leading a campaign to improve access to postnatal rehab said it has gained support from England’s chief medical officer Sally Davies.

    News — 26 April 2018 - 1:36pm
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    Physio-led pelvic floor group gain support of England’s chief medical officer Sally Davies