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Physiotherapy training places in Northern Ireland to be cut by almost 10%
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in Northern Ireland has expressed its deep concern at the decision by the Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety to cut the number of physiotherapy training places at Ulster University by almost 10% in 2016/17.
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Physio to Masters Golf champion Danny Willett says good control is vital to stave off back injury
Paul Farquharson, physio to professional golfer Danny Willett, said physiotherapy made a ‘huge’ difference to the player’s victory at the US Masters tournament in Augusta earlier this month, where he became the first European winner since 1999.
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Health committee wants self-referral to physiotherapy to be accelerated across England’s NHS
An influential committee of MPs has set out a vision of primary care in England in which physiotherapists work alongside GPs and other health professionals as part of multidisciplinary teams.
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Virtual fracture clinic takes top healthcare award
Physio Lucy Cassidy took the main prize at this year’s Advancing Healthcare awards, for leading the development of a virtual fracture clinic at Brighton and Sussex University Trust.
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Help stroke patients get back to work as part of rehab, says NICE
Clinicians working with stroke patients should identify issues that prevent them returning to work, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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Student diversity at risk from tuition fees, warns CSP
Care must be taken that changes to the way physiotherapy courses are funded do not reduce diversity among students, the CSP has warned.
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Online workshop aims to create a ‘vision’ for allied health professions
An NHS England e-workshop offers people in the allied health professions (AHPs) a chance to share their opinions about the future of health services.
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Trust drops controversial NHS pension opt-out scheme
The CSP has welcomed the decision of an English NHS trust to drop a scheme that offered cash in return for opting out of the NHS pension.
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Take the chance to comment on NICE quality standard for hip fracture, says CSP
Physiotherapists should help patients to start moving the day after having surgery for a hip fracture, says the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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Government opens consultation on changes to funding for physio students in England
The CSP is encouraging members to respond to a consultation on government plans to introduce tuition fees for physiotherapy students in England.