CSP Scotland joins 'healthcare hub' at SNP Conference 2019
The annual Scottish National Party (SNP) conference in Aberdeen this week (13 October) provided an opportunity to promote the physiotherapy profession to a wide audience. The CSP joined the ‘healthcare hub’ in hosting a fringe discussion with public health minister, Joe Fitzpatrick MSP and a reception with Jeane Freeman MSP, cabinet secretary for health.
Newsfeed: Innovative new support at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Emergency Department - NHS GGC news update
An innovative new way of working of placing dedicated physiotherapist in the Emergency Department (ED) of Scotland’s largest hospital has been so successful the team has been trebled in size.
6th annual Scottish Physiotherapy Student Conference comes to GCU
Glasgow Caledonian University will hold the 6th annual Scottish Physiotherapy Student Conference on Saturday 26th October 2019, welcoming attendees from around Scotland to gain knowledge and experience that will enable them to excel in their careers as physiotherapists.
News feed: Scottish Health Survey 2018 published - Scottish Government press release
Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released The Scottish Health Survey 2018, providing information on the health, and factors relating to health, of adults and children in Scotland.
CSP Scotland seeks guest bloggers for 'iCSP Influencers Network'
The CSP’s Campaigns and Regional Engagement team has recently developed a new ‘iCSP Influencers Network’ which aims to bring together CSP members who want to play an active role in influencing and raising the profile of the Physiotherapy profession.
University physio lands landmark fellowship for Parkinson’s research
A physiotherapy lecturer has been awarded a fully-funded PhD fellowship from the Scottish Government’s Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and Parkinson’s UK, to further her work on exercise provision for people living with the condition.
GPs get the message that physios are an answer to the primary care crisis
The crisis in GP recruitment presents a unique opportunity for physiotherapists to demonstrate their value in managing musculoskeletal problems instead of a doctor, says research published in the British Journal of General Practice.