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  • CSP launches short film to guide Covid-19 patients on the road to recovery

    Getting adequate rest is vital for people recovering from Covid-19, but too much rest can slow recovery down, weaken muscles and make injuries more likely.

    News — 24 June 2020 - 9:09am
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  • CSP celebrates the lasting legacy of the Windrush generation

    CSP is proud to mark Windrush Day 2020, which celebrates the huge contribution people from the Windrush generation, and their descendants, have made to the UK.

    News — 22 June 2020 - 5:31pm
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  • Impact of NICE guidance for children and young people

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a report exploring the impact its guidance has had on the health and care system for children and young people in England.

    News — 22 June 2020 - 9:30am
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  • CSP working to address insurance issues for private practitioners

    The CSP and PhysioFirst are calling on insurance giant Aviva to enable private physiotherapy practitioners to make successful claims for business interruption as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    News — 18 June 2020 - 3:04pm
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    Thinking of private practice? A guide for physiotherapists
  • PHE report on BAME Covid-19 deaths ‘must lead to change’, says CSP

    The CSP has welcomed the publication of a previously-withheld Public Health England report into the impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic people.

    News — 16 June 2020 - 6:57pm
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  • CSP encourages members to take free online training in Psychological First Aid for Covid-19

    Physiotherapy staff can now access free online training to help them provide psychological support to people affected by Covid-19. 

    News — 16 June 2020 - 11:11am
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    Many people require psychological support during the Covid-19 pandemic
  • CSP celebrates 100 years of its Royal Charter 11 June 2020

    On this day, exactly 100 years ago, the CSP gained its royal chartered status, so today we are encouraging members to celebrate and mark the occasion by sharing the hashtag #CSPcharter100 

    News — 11 June 2020 - 9:11am
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  • Physios will be exempt from points-based immigration salary threshold of £25,600

    Physiotherapists coming to work in the UK will not have to meet the general salary threshold of £25,600, under the new points-based immigration system.

    News — 10 June 2020 - 4:50pm
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  • NHS England offers guidance on restoring community services for children and young people

    NHS England and NHS Improvement have issued new guidance on restoring community health services for children and young people (CYP) during the second phase of Covid-19 response in England.

    News — 10 June 2020 - 3:53pm
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  • NICE recommends rehab on same day as surgery for joint replacement patients

    People undergoing hip, knee or shoulder replacement surgery should receive rehabilitation on the same day, or within 24 hours after their operation.

    News — 10 June 2020 - 9:33am
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