New NHS workforce report highlights government’s ‘under ambitious’ increase in physio roles
The Nuffield Trust has published a new NHS workforce report that shows that NHS physiotherapist numbers have only increased by 3.3 per cent over the last ten years – despite a far greater growth in the overall number of qualified physiotherapists in the UK during this period.
Trade unions today met with Northern Ireland health minister Robin Swann, Department of Health officials and health employers to start negotiations on outstanding issues of pay, terms and conditions.
CSP backs ban on disposal vapes and changes to sale of tobacco products
The CSP has welcomed the government’s announcement that new legislation will ban the sale and supply of disposable vapes and change the age of sale for all tobacco products in the UK - but we are continuing to call on the government to provide more funding for pulmonary rehab services.
Volunteer physiotherapists and physio students are needed to support more than 48,000 people who will be taking part in the UK’s largest marathon on 21 April.
CSP welcomes Labour’s promise of focus on community healthcare
The CSP has welcomed Labour’s promise to place an increasing focus on health services in the community, if the party to come to power after the next general election.
CSP calls for restored Northern Ireland Assembly to prioritise fair pay
The CSP is calling on the restored Northern Ireland Executive to resolve the public sector pay dispute, by providing physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals with fair and equitable pay.
Video case study: Home First approach to rehab in Hywel Dda University Health Board
A new CSP case study video highlights the effectiveness of a pioneering 'Home First' approach to rehab, which has helped reduce hospital admissions and improve patient outcomes at a health board in Wales.
