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Physios join the nation's best parasport athletes at the Tokyo Paralympics
The 2020 Paralympic Games in Japan, postponed from last year due to the pandemic, have begun with physiotherapists playing a critical support role for Britain’s 221 parasport athletes.
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NICE delays publication of new guidance about ME/chronic fatigue syndrome
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has paused the publication of its new guidance on the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
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Record high in physio vacancies a 'threat to patient care'
A record high in vacant physio jobs across Northern Ireland is threatening patient care, says the CSP.
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Celebrate diversity by joining Pride events across the UK
The CSP is encouraging members to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community at Pride events taking place across the UK.
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CSP launches bid to close community rehab data gaps
A nationwide push to fill the ‘data gaps’ in patient care was launched by the CSP today.
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Physios' long Covid research wins £1.1m funding
A physio project to design and evaluate a package of self-management support for patients with long Covid has been awarded £1.1million of National Institute for Health Research funding.
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CSP joins calls for end to abuse of NHS staff
The CSP’s chief executive and other health leaders have published a joint letter taking a stand against the pandemic-related violence and intimidation faced by NHS staff.
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Government revisits fit note agenda
The government has signalled it will explore the amendment of regulations to allow a wider range of eligible healthcare professionals to sign fit notes.
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Olympic diving physio Gareth Ziyambi reveals what’s behind a gold-medal winner
Gareth Ziyambi, founder of A2Z Elite Health & Performance, has worked in elite sport for 13 years, looking after Olympians and World Champions in a wide variety of different sports, including Olympic gold medallists Tom Daley and Matty Lee.
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CSP urges new NHS England boss to prioritise workforce
The CSP has urged incoming NHS England head Amanda Pritchard to make workforce a priority.