Agile conference hears about importance of person-centred care
AGILE, the professional network for physiotherapists working with older people, held its annual conference in Newcastle from 8-9 October. Julie Penfold reports.
Leading TV presenter supports CSP call for more physios
TV presenter Andrew Marr has backed the CSP’s call for sufficient numbers of physios to meet the growing needs of the UK population – particularly for stroke rehabilitation.
Northern Ireland politicians accept that NHS must find new ways of working
Northern Ireland’s health committee has responded positively to evidence of how GP surgeries elsewhere in the UK have benefited from self-referral to physiotherapy and having physios as a first point of contact.
The CSP has supported a decision by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) to advise chartered physiotherapists practising in Ireland not to register with the Irish Physiotherapists Registration Board.
Prison invites physio to run regular pulmonary rehab course for inmates
A physiotherapist has been asked to provide ongoing pulmonary rehab to people in prison, following a successful pilot project that provided clinical and cost benefits.
A conversation on interactiveCSP, the society’s member networking website, has led to physio staff from trusts almost 100 miles apart taking part in joint working.
A framework designed to improve working practices, skills and outcomes for allied health professionals (AHPs) in Wales has been published by the Welsh government.
Scottish government confirms £9 million extra for emergency care
The lead physio for NHS Lothian has welcomed an extra £9 million for emergency care in Scotland, saying it would help meet winter demand in respiratory physiotherapy.
