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  • Physio-led project to reuse walking aids shortlisted for HSJ award

    A Welsh physiotherapy service’s initiative to reuse walking aids, which saved some £40,000 last year, has been shortlisted for a national award.

    News — 6 March 2019 - 12:42pm
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    Cardiff and Vale saved about £40,000 last year by reusing walking aids
  • Showcasing apprenticeship opportunities

    This National Apprenticeship week (4 to 8 March), the physiotherapy team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is demonstrating the valuable contribution two apprentices are making to meeting local priorities and the commitments of the NHS long term plan.

    News — 1 March 2019 - 4:01pm
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    Apprentices Danielle De Liefde and Nicola Cole
  • Help patients cope with air pollution, says NICE

    People with long-term breathing or heart conditions, should receive advice during routine health appointments, about how to protect themselves from air pollution.

    News — 1 March 2019 - 2:24pm
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    NICE says healthcare professionals, such as physios, should offer vulnerable patients advice about air pollution
  • CSP backs call to scrap ‘ban’ of AHPs from senior NHS roles

    MPs from all parties have urged the government to change the law to enable more allied health professionals (AHPs) to take on NHS leadership roles.

    News — 28 February 2019 - 3:55pm
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  • Do your patient notes in your proper hours Friday 1 March

    The CSP is encouraging members to complete their patient notes during their normal working hours this Friday as part of the TUC-led work your proper hours day.

    News — 28 February 2019 - 11:17am
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    Copying up notes on to a computer
  • Physio tells ITV’s Tonight about links between emotional and physical pain

    Emotional pain can manifest itself as physical pain, physiotherapy pain specialist Georgie Oldfield has told ITV’s Tonight programme.

    News — 26 February 2019 - 5:01pm
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    Emotional pain can manifest as physical pain
  • Health secretary calls time on NHS pagers

    England’s health and social care secretary has ordered a ban on pagers in the NHS for non-emergency communications by the end of 2021.

    News — 25 February 2019 - 4:32pm
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  • Public welcomes physios working in GP surgeries, as NHS highlights the benefits

    Most people would be happy to see a physiotherapist at their local surgery, instead of a GP, to receive assessments and treatment for musculoskeletal complaints.

    News — 23 February 2019 - 12:01am
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    A new poll shows the public welcomes physiotherapists working in GP surgeries
  • Northern Ireland’s stroke survivors struggle with ‘Cinderella’ rehab

    Almost half of people who survive strokes in Northern Ireland feel abandoned when they leave hospital and are unable to make a full recovery because of a lack of rehabilitation and support.

    News — 20 February 2019 - 2:23pm
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    Stroke patient being shown rehab exercises
  • Topol Review concludes physios must develop their digital skills

    Physiotherapy staff will need to develop new skills in using rehabilitative and wearable robotics to support patients in achieving maximum benefit from their prosthesis, concludes a report on digital healthcare.

    News — 20 February 2019 - 10:40am
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    Topol Review