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  • Respiratory physio is shortlisted for clinical leader of the year award

    Respiratory physiotherapist Rachael Moses is in the running to be clinical leader of the year at the 2017 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. 

    News — 12 September 2017 - 2:12pm
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    Rachael Moses and her patient Ben Styles
  • TUC Congress 2017: CSP joins calls to lift public sector pay cap

    The CSP joined calls at the TUC Congress for a sustained campaign to lift the public sector pay cap on NHS workers and for a fully-funded above inflation pay rise.

    News — 12 September 2017 - 1:33pm
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    Claire Sullivan at TUC 2016
  • Seven day stroke service wins Welsh national award

    Twenty physiotherapists were part of an award-winning therapy team whose seven-day pilot service improved the care of stroke patients at the University Hospital of Wales. 

    News — 11 September 2017 - 6:00pm
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    All wales award winners
  • TUC Congress 2017: CSP wants action on mental health and stress

    The CSP backed a call for the government, employers and unions to support workers with mental health issues and tackle the root causes. 

    News — 11 September 2017 - 4:45pm
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    Alex MacKenzie at TUC 2017
  • TUC Congress 2017: CSP calls for unions to defend right to remain for EU health staff

    The CSP has issued a passionate call to TUC delegates to rally around the right to remain in the UK for health staff who are EU nationals.  

    News — 11 September 2017 - 3:34pm
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    Jill Taylor at TUC 2017
  • Give critically ill patients rehab goals within four days, says NICE

    Patients in critical care, who are at risk of morbidity, should have their rehabilitation goals agreed within four days of admission.

    News — 7 September 2017 - 3:40pm
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  • King’s College London to seek further AHPs for older person’s fellowship

    King’s College London will start accepting new applications for its older person’s fellowship in October, Nicky Hayes, the clinical lecturer with the programme has confirmed.

    News — 6 September 2017 - 1:15pm
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    Older person with physio
  • Back pain pilot slashed number of onward referrals

    A pilot primary care service in Hertfordshire has managed to discharge 80 per cent of people with low back pain after their first appointment.

    News — 5 September 2017 - 4:18pm
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    Back pain pilot slashed number of onward referrals
  • Octogenarian completes first 5km race thanks to long-term physio support

    After four years of physiotherapy Ann Rowe, a previously wheelchair-bound care home resident, has taken part in her first 5km race at the age of 87.

    News — 5 September 2017 - 12:29pm
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    Octogenarian completes first 5km race thanks to long-term physio support
  • Pioneering MSK practitioner role gets RCGP recognition

    Amanda Hensman-Crook’s pioneering work developing a first point of contact specialist physio role in GP clinics has been shortlisted for a Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) service innovation award.

    News — 4 September 2017 - 4:48pm
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