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Solihull physios share collaborative working award
A team of physiotherapists, leisure centre staff and volunteers won an award for their collaborative work in a pulmonary rehab programme.
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More integrated services could prevent discharge-related failures, says CSP
Health and social care services must work together to ensure that vulnerable patients don’t leave hospital without sufficient support.
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Government needs to ‘get a grip’ on NHS staff shortages, says damning MP report
The CSP is strongly supporting a parliamentary committee’s call for an urgent review of NHS clinical staffing levels in England.
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Sports charity and skills council collaborate on exercise register
Two of the UK’s leading sports organisations are joining forces to maintain a register of qualified exercise professionals.
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CSP survey shows members with dyslexia face barriers to work and study adjustments
A CSP poll has revealed that many members with dyslexia experience problems gaining the reasonable adjustments they need at work or university.
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King’s Fund finds physios are easing mounting pressure on GPs
A report about the scale of increase in GP workload says practices are successfully using physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to manage less serious illness.
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Yorkshire physios launch sports day for disabled children
Physiotherapists in south Yorkshire held a ‘taster day’ to give disabled children a chance to try out a range of inclusive sports.
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Tackle obesity, CSP urges government
A sharp rise in obesity means the government must make improving public health an urgent priority, according to the CSP.
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Prime minister backs physio in primary care
David Cameron’s backing of physiotherapists in GP surgeries at prime minister’s questions this week last week is further evidence of the cut-through the CSP is having on the issue, according to the CSP’s head of policy.
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Marathon effort from physiotherapy keeps key sporting event on the road
One thousand runners pounding the streets of London received physiotherapy treatment for muscle cramp, muscle and tendon strain and joint pain.