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iCSP Hip Sprint network: an opportunity to learn about the best hip fracture care
A new iCSP network to help members to keep up-to-date with Hip Sprint, the audit of some 6,000 hip fracture patients, is open to members.
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Physios develop first aquatic activity for health qualification with Swim England
Aquatic physiotherapy specialists have collaborated with Swim England to produce the UK’s first qualification for fitness instructors that focuses on aquatic activity for health.
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Students raise the profile of physiotherapy in Worcester
George Stacey-Stevens, a third year physiotherapy student at the University of Worcester, recruited 15 of his fellow students to promote their future profession to the public.
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Physio lecturer wins London Borough of Newham award for community workshops
A senior physiotherapy lecturer who dedicates time away from academia to run workshops for people with chronic pain has won a London Borough of Newham ‘community builders’ award.
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Cardiff and Vale aims to save £20,000 a year by reusing walking aids
A Welsh health board is calling for local residents to return walking aids they no longer use in a bid to save thousands of pounds.
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#RehabMatters on show at Scottish Labour Conference in Dundee
The CSP hosted a joint fringe meeting with Chest Heart Stroke Scotland (CHSS) at the Scottish Labour Party conference in Dundee from 11-13 March.
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New CSP library system allows members to find evidence 24/7 from mobiles
The CSP has revamped its online library service to make it easier for members to access a wealth of information, evidence and knowledge.
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Physios wear odd socks to raise of awareness of lymphoedema in Northern Ireland
Physiotherapists in Northern Ireland held a series of events for this year’s Lymphoedema Awareness Week on 4-10 March.
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Lesley Holdsworth wins award for pioneering digital leadership in Scotland
Physiotherapist Lesley Holdsworth has won a new award for her role in driving leadership and service innovation in the digital agenda.
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CSP takes the cause of women workers to the TUC
CSP representatives spoke at this week’s TUC Women’s Conference in London on ending pregnancy discrimination, improving flexible working and the detrimental effects of the NHS pay freeze on the female workforce.