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  • Wales healthcare support worker of the year named

    A paediatric physiotherapy technician and former coal miner has been named healthcare support worker of the year for Wales. 

    News — 23 October 2017 - 1:00am
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    John Clifford
  • Physios dominate line-up at Advancing Healthcare Awards in Northern Ireland

    Physiotherapists were among the winners and finalists at the Advancing Healthcare Awards Northern Ireland 2017, held in Belfast on 18 October.

    News — 20 October 2017 - 4:52pm
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    Overall winners Advancing healthcare awards 2017
  • Physio lecturer’s group exercise class improves stroke recovery

    A physio-led group exercise class is helping stroke survivors in Bristol to improve their physical function, gain confidence and socialise more.

    News — 19 October 2017 - 3:13pm
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    stroke exercise group in Bristol
  • All eyes on Canada as London physio has her international marathon debut

    Respiratory physiotherapist Anna Boniface will race in the Toronto marathon on 22 October representing England.

    News — 19 October 2017 - 10:54am
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    All eyes on Canada as physio has her international debut
  • Salford occupational health team wins outstanding care award

    Salford Royal NHS Trust has given its occupational health physiotherapy team an award for contributing to outstanding care.

    News — 18 October 2017 - 3:47pm
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    Salford winners
  • CSP members rally for catch up NHS pay rise

    NHS physiotherapy staff joined other public sector workers at a rally on Tuesday in London’s Parliament Square to demand a catch-up pay rise.

    News — 18 October 2017 - 11:55am
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    Pay Rally Oct 2018
  • Rugby physio monitors injuries on artificial pitches, as study warns of possible health risks

    A physiotherapist is recording rugby players’ injuries to find out whether artificial pitches pose a different or greater risk to players than grass surfaces.

    News — 17 October 2017 - 3:40pm
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    Andrew Watterson
  • Physiotherapist plays key role in vital Caribbean healthcare mission

    Jillian Windrum was the only physiotherapist in a volunteer medical team that spent part of last summer working with Colombians who have little or no healthcare. Here, she describes her daunting experiences

    News — 17 October 2017 - 12:56pm
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    Physiotherapist plays key role in vital Caribbean healthcare mission
  • Social work survey reveals lack of community care

    CSP chief executive Karen Middleton has called for investment in community rehabilitation after a survey showed that one in three social workers could not get people the care they needed.

    News — 16 October 2017 - 2:04pm
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    Social work survey reveals lack of community care
  • Physio says new rehab garden helps hospital patients return home with confidence

    Leamington Spa Hospital has opened a garden to rehabilitate patients who have experienced brain injuries, strokes and amputations.

    News — 13 October 2017 - 4:26pm
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    Physio says new rehab garden helps hospital patients return home with confidence