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  • Physios must be part of the solution to the ‘looming crisis’ in NHS general practice

    A report on the ‘looming crisis’ facing general practice suggests that many patients would accept consultations with physiotherapists or other health professionals instead of doctors.

    News — 9 March 2016 - 4:37pm
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    Physios must be part of the solution to the ‘looming crisis’ in NHS general practice
  • Physio plans major trial into whether Pilates helps incontinence

    Essex-based physiotherapist Samantha Head is planning a large-scale clinical trial of the potential for Pilates to help women with urinary incontinence.

    News — 9 March 2016 - 1:52pm
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    Physio plans major trial into whether Pilates helps incontinence
  • One You campaign urges adults to adopt healthy behaviours

    Public Health England (PHE) has launched a national campaign to encourage adults, particularly those in middle age, to make small lifestyle changes that will improve their health and wellbeing.

    News — 9 March 2016 - 12:58pm
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    One You campaign urges adults to change their behaviour
  • Government denies fair pay for NHS staff, says CSP

    'A 1 percent rise won’t give physiotherapists and other NHS staff much cause for celebration'.

    Press release — 8 March 2016 - 3:45pm
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  • CSP says 1% NHS award means further real term cuts to physio staff pay packets

    Ministers have accepted the recommendations of the NHS pay review body (PRB) to award a one per cent increase in pay for all NHS staff.

    News — 8 March 2016 - 3:32pm
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    CSP condemns 1% pay rise for NHS staff as another ‘shameful’ government act
  • Physios paint faces to support facial palsy patients

    Physiotherapists in West Sussex have painted one side of their faces to show support for people with facial palsy.

    News — 8 March 2016 - 3:16pm
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    Physios paint faces to support facial palsy patients
  • ‘Advancing healthcare’ judges shortlist physios for awards

    Physios are among the finalists for the 2016 Advancing Healthcare awards, sponsored by all four UK governments and organisations including Public Health England.

    News — 8 March 2016 - 1:34pm
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    ‘Advancing healthcare’ judges shortlist physios for awards
  • Scottish rheumatology services are understaffed, say nine in 10 NHS staff

    More than 90 per cent of Scottish health professionals working in rheumatology units believe their service is understaffed, an investigation has found.

    News — 7 March 2016 - 4:58pm
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    Scottish rheumatology services are understaffed, say nine in 10 NHS staff
  • Register for CSP Wales conference 2016

    This year's conference takes place on Tuesday 28 June at the SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff.

    News — 7 March 2016 - 11:12am
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    Register for CSP Wales conference 2016
  • Fellowships help physios gain advanced practitioner skills

    Band 6 physios in east Staffordshire are gaining valuable experience of band 7 roles, thanks to an innovative fellowship scheme.

    News — 7 March 2016 - 10:53am
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