Good evaluation can boost the implementation of first contact physiotherapy
Patients should be able to see first contact physiotherapists (FCP) as easily as they can see GPs, but careful evaluation is essential to ensure it works well.
CSP animation shows it’s Never too Late to boost muscle power
Members are encouraged to share Never too Late, a new CSP animation highlighting the importance of physical activity to maintain strong muscles and bones in later life.
Cardiac rehab physios need to have honest conversations with people with heart failure, says NICE
Cardiac rehab physiotherapists, and other clinicians who work with people with heart failure, need advanced communication skills and could benefit from extra training.
Cyber security must be ‘high on everyone’s agenda’
A cyber attack may seem like a distant threat to frontline NHS staff, until an attack like WannaCry leaves them unable to run clinics, said Steve Tolan, head of practice and development at the CSP.
All health unions, including the CSP, have agreed to accept a three-year pay offer for NHS staff in Wales following extensive consultation with members.