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  • BMA positive about expanding physiotherapy in GP surgeries

    Doctors’ leaders have indicated they are keen for more physiotherapists to act as a first point of contact in local primary care surgeries, helping to improve patient care.

    News — 19 January 2017 - 4:28pm
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    BMA positive about expanding physiotherapy in GP surgeries
  • Belfast physio wins membership prize draw

    Patricia Blackburn, a paediatric physiotherapist from County Down, has won a £250 Love2shop voucher for updating her online CSP profile.

    News — 19 January 2017 - 12:10pm
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    Patricia Blackburn
  • Welsh government bill to reverse Trade Union Act

    The Welsh government has introduced a bill to overturn controversial trade union laws due to come into effect UK-wide on 1 March.

    News — 17 January 2017 - 4:50pm
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  • CSP advises members at Nuffield on proposed contract change

    The CSP believes that current physiotherapist members working for Nuffield Health should not be worse off when the company harmonises its contracts of employment, and some members will receive an improvement in terms and conditions.

    News — 12 January 2017 - 3:00pm
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    CSP seeks clarification as Nuffield changes its contracts
  • CSP seeks assurances about proposed physio apprenticeship scheme

    The CSP has responded to a proposal to develop an agreed standard for a degree-level apprenticeship physiotherapy scheme in England. 

    News — 11 January 2017 - 5:15pm
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    CSP policy aims to increase student places
  • Patients benefit from space age rehab machines

    Physiotherapy patients in Northern Ireland have benefited from two new anti-gravity treadmills after fundraisers raised almost £80,000 to pay for them.

    News — 10 January 2017 - 3:21pm
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    Patients benefit from space age rehab machines
  • CSP ‘shock’ at study finding cardiac rehabilitation does not meet minimum standards

    The CSP has said that ‘urgent action’ is needed to stop heart attack victims missing out on vital high-quality rehabilitation.

    News — 10 January 2017 - 2:08pm
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    CSP ‘shock’ at study finding cardiac rehabilitation does not meet minimum standards
  • ‘Unsung hero’ wins award

    A former NHS physio manager has been named an ‘unsung hero’ for her work promoting activity among youngsters.

    News — 9 January 2017 - 3:40pm
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    Alison Avil award winner
  • CSP to discuss role of AHPs with minister and health committee in Northern Ireland

    The CSP is due to take part in two high-profile meetings to discuss the future of allied health professionals (AHPs) in Northern Ireland.

    News — 9 January 2017 - 2:22pm
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  • Orthopaedic physio officiates at patient’s wedding

    A spinal injuries patient at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital got married last October – with a little help from physiotherapist Sally Leppanen.

    News — 9 January 2017 - 10:46am
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    Sally Leppanen