Pulmonary rehab accreditation scheme is a ‘real opportunity’ for physios
The national accreditation scheme for pulmonary rehabilitation, launched on 9 July, will enable physiotherapists to raise the profile of their services, said the newly-appointed clinical lead for the scheme.
Sidekicks needed to support ‘superheroes’ at disability sports event
Physiotherapy staff still have time to volunteer as ‘superhero sidekicks’ at a unique sports event, where people with disabilities compete alongside Paralympians.
Scottish digital network wins team of the year award
The Scottish National Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Digital Network scooped the team of the year award at the Digital Health Awards 2018.
First contact physiotherapist takes flight with @NHS Twitter feed
Physiotherapist Amanda Hensman-Crook said that a wide range of health professionals engaged with her throughout her week in control of the @NHS Twitter account.
Physio receives award for poster on support for club foot
Paediatric physiotherapist Rhiannon Rogers scooped dual awards – for best poster and abstract presentation – at Cwm Taf Health Board’s event to showcase service improvement.
Physio uses non-invasive technology to research concussion in rugby players
A physiotherapist has been collaborating with researchers from the University of North Carolina in the USA, to investigate concussion and brain health in rugby players.
Big rise in rate of rejection of requests for knee and hip surgery
There has been a significant rise in the rate of rejection of requests for knee and hip surgery on the NHS over the past year, with almost 1,700 rejections in England last year, a BMJ investigation has revealed.
Physio gives doctoral lecture about improving quality improvement reporting
A physiotherapist has given an inaugural lecture at the doctoral college of the University of Leicester, after being invited to speak on the subject of her award-winning PhD.
Government issues guidance on pay funding for non-NHS providers
The Department of Health and Social Care has issued guidance on eligibility criteria for non-NHS providers to access funding for the three-year pay deal agreed for directly employed NHS staff in England.
