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  • Join world physio therapy day - 8 September

    World physio therapy day (8 September) is an opportunity for physiotherapy staff from all over the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution their profession makes to keeping people well, mobile and independent.

    News — 6 September 2021 - 4:14pm
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  • CSP opens call for nominations for the 2021 Student Contribution Awards

    The CSP is delighted to open nominations for this year's Student Contribution Awards.

    News — 6 September 2021 - 3:22pm
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  • Have your say on the physio workforce needed in England

    Physiotherapy staff are encouraged to back the CSP’s arguments to Health Education England’s call for evidence for their long-term strategic framework for the health and social care workforce.

    News — 26 August 2021 - 10:40am
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    Scottish primary care workforce plan advances first contact physiotherapists
  • CSP responds to new women’s health plan for Scotland

    The Scottish government has published the Women’s Health Plan (2021-24), which includes principles and priorities for women’s healthcare in Scotland.

    News — 23 August 2021 - 4:53pm
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  • Physios join the nation's best parasport athletes at the Tokyo Paralympics

    The 2020 Paralympic Games in Japan, postponed from last year due to the pandemic, have begun with physiotherapists playing a critical support role for Britain’s 221 parasport athletes. 

    News — 23 August 2021 - 10:42am
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  • NICE delays publication of new guidance about ME/chronic fatigue syndrome

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has paused the publication of its new guidance on the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). 

    News — 18 August 2021 - 5:10pm
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    Post viral fatigue in Covid-19
  • Record high in physio vacancies a 'threat to patient care'

    A record high in vacant physio jobs across Northern Ireland is threatening patient care, says the CSP.

    News — 18 August 2021 - 2:23pm
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  • Celebrate diversity by joining Pride events across the UK

    The CSP is encouraging members to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community at Pride events taking place across the UK.

    News — 17 August 2021 - 11:11am
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  • CSP launches bid to close community rehab data gaps

    A nationwide push to fill the ‘data gaps’ in patient care was launched by the CSP today.

    News — 10 August 2021 - 10:17am
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  • Physios' long Covid research wins £1.1m funding

    A physio project to design and evaluate a package of self-management support for patients with long Covid has been awarded £1.1million of National Institute for Health Research funding.

    News — 5 August 2021 - 9:47am
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