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‘Major concessions’ earned by unions will protect workers, CSP says
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has welcomed further concessions by the government on its controversial Trade Union Bill.
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Diploma opportunity opens for Betsi Cadwaladr support workers
Nearly 30 physiotherapy support staff from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board attended an event on 21 April to hear about opportunities to study for a diploma.
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GPs support physios as a first point of contact in surgeries
The CSP’s proposals for physiotherapists to work in GP practices as a first point of contact for patients were strongly supported by delegates at a British Medical Association (BMA) conference in London.
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Tweet your MP and defend your rights at work
Tweet your MP – now. That’s the CSP’s message ahead of MPs taking their final vote on the trade union bill on 27 April.
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CSP warns that 10% cut to physio student places in NI is the ‘wrong decision at the wrong time’
Northern Ireland’s health department is to make a cut of nearly 10 per cent to the number of places it commissions for physiotherapy students.
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Physios triumph at patient experience awards
Physiotherapists were part of three teams which received recognition for their work to improve the experience of patients.
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Rheumatology physios win outstanding practice award
A British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) award has gone to a multidisciplinary team which included physiotherapists.
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Physio volunteers to play leading role in London Marathon’s medical services
Physiotherapists will be key to the welfare of 37,000 athletes taking part in the 2016 London Marathon on Sunday.
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Footsore postal workers are well-heeled, after physiotherapy package delivered
Postmen and women around the country could benefit from physiotherapy advice on foot care, following a successful advice session in Hull.
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Delegates stand together for better rehab and healthy workplaces at the Scottish Trade Union Congress
Rehabilitation services in Scotland received a boost at the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) in Dundee this week, where the CSP Scotland motion calling for rehabilitation services to receive the same priority as other parts of healthcare was carried.