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CSP welcomes new strategy to tackle obesity and promote better health
People need to change their diet and lifestyle choices in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, in order to reduce obesity levels in the UK.
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Press Release: Northern Ireland has the highest physiotherapy vacancy rates in the UK
Vacancy rates for physiotherapy posts in Northern Ireland are currently running in excess of 19% across all Trusts. In one Trust the vacancy rate is over 24%.
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CSP seeks clarity on PPE guidance for physios working in non-clinical settings
The CSP is calling for the government to provide urgent clarification on PPE for physiotherapists, and other healthcare staff, who work in non-clinical settings.
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Back pain and sciatica guidelines are out for consultation
A draft partial update of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) 2016 guideline on the assessment of low back pain and sciatica (GID-NG10169) has been published for consultation.
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Ensuring equality and diversity at work – CSP launches revised toolkit
The CSP has launched an updated online equality toolkit for reps, managers and other members.
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CSP secures victory on visas for physios – but continues to lobby for support workers
The CSP has welcomed changes to visa rules which should see more overseas trained physiotherapists able to work in the UK.
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Use first contact physiotherapists to tackle MSK backlog, PCNs urged
The CSP is urging primary care networks (PCNs) to take up funding for first contact physiotherapists to help tackle a backlog of MSK appointments as lockdown eases.
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Be a PACE setter – coming soon
PACE – the CSP’s snapshot audit of Covid-19 rehabilitation needs – opens on Monday 13 July.
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CSP backs new public health resource for AHPs
Physiotherapy staff can now access an online hub that provides guidance and key documents about the role of allied health professionals (AHPs) in public health.
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Covid recovery platform welcome but broader strategy needed, says CSP
A new online portal for patients recovering from Covid-19, a project led by a physiotherapist, has been welcomed by the CSP.