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  From sunrise to sunset: working though Ramadan

  Working through Ramadan can present a challenge for Muslim physios – and for fasting patients. Robert Millett finds out why.

  

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  Karen Middleton: going that extra mile

  CSP’s chief exec, Karen Middleton, travelled nearly 700 miles to meet members in one of the most remote parts of the UK – and had an unexpected sur

  

• Northern Ireland NHS conference hears how physios as first points of contact improve care

  The value of physiotherapist as a first point of contact for patients was highlighted at the annual Northern Ireland Confederation for Health and Social Care annual conference and exhibition.

  News — 30 June 2016 - 10:00am

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• Adviceline: avoiding litigation

  With a degree in healthcare law, Pip White offers some pointers on avoiding litigation:

• Viewpoint

  Equal access for all: working with people with learning disabilities

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  Jenny Tinkler launches a guide aiming to help people with learning disabilities obtain access to mainstream services.

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  Into the mainstream: physio access for those with learning disabilities

  Specialist physiotherapists are helping to ensure that NHS services are accessible to people with learning disabilities. Andrew Cole reports.

  

• Focus

  Neurological care: treating patients with brain injuries

  Robert Millett meets a physiotherapist who is part of a team that treats people with ‘locked in’ syndrome and severe brain injuries.

  

• BMA Northern Ireland issues crisis call for self-referral to physio

  The British Medical Association (BMA) in Northern Ireland is calling for the urgent expansion of direct access to physiotherapy to address the crisis in general practice.

  News — 9 June 2016 - 1:31pm

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• Viewpoint

  Adviceline: consultation exercise on low back pain

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  Carley King explains the CSP’s role in channelling members’ comments into a recent consultation exercise on low back pain.

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  Improving access to physiotherapy

  Tracey Loftis says that opening access to physiotherapy is one of Arthritis UK’s main priorities.