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  • Paediatric physio scoops Keele University prize

    Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s senior paediatric physio Hannah Kendrick and occupational therapist Roz Roscoe have won a prize for embedding therapy activities in education.

    News — 12 December 2017 - 5:06pm
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  • ‘Ambassador for physiotherapy’ gains surprise nomination for Guardian public service award

    Fiona Jenkins was surprised to discover her colleagues at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board had nominated her for a Guardian public service award.

    News — 12 December 2017 - 1:44pm
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  • Study shows home-based service for acute lung patients frees NHS beds

    An acute ‘hospital-at-home’ scheme for patients with lung disease could save the NHS millions if replicated nationally.

    News — 12 December 2017 - 1:33pm
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  • Stewards benefit from nationally-recognised CSP training

    Nineteen CSP stewards received certificates at an event in Leicestershire on 28 November to mark the completion of their TUC-accredited induction training.

    News — 12 December 2017 - 1:22pm
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    Stewards receiving TUC certificates
  • Spread the word: scarves can save lives, says Asthma UK

    News — 11 December 2017 - 11:16am
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    Spread the word: scarves can save lives, says Asthma UK
  • New study finds people aged over 55 are most likely to experience asthma flare-ups

    People with asthma over the age of 55 years are the most likely age group in the UK adult population to experience ‘flare-ups’ of their symptoms.

    News — 8 December 2017 - 3:45pm
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  • £12m boost for health professionals training and education in Wales

    The CSP commends Wales on increased training places.

    Press release — 8 December 2017 - 3:08pm
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  • CSP launches survey to identify physiotherapy research priorities

    The CSP is seeking opinions from physiotherapy staff, patients and carers about what areas of research the profession should prioritise.

    News — 8 December 2017 - 12:08pm
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    CSP launches survey to identify physiotherapy research priorities
  • CSP welcomes assurances for European physios post-Brexit

    The CSP responds to the latest developments in the Brexit negotiations.

    Press release — 8 December 2017 - 11:51am
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  • Jeremy Hunt letter kickstarts NHS pay process in England

    Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has written to the NHS pay review body to signal the start of talks with unions in England, including the CSP. 

    Press release — 8 December 2017 - 7:08am
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