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Standards of proficiency for physiotherapy independent prescribers have been updated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

A physiotherapist has introduced a simple but effective scheme to help patients get up, get moving and regain their independence.

St John Ambulance in England will open up specific volunteering posts to physiotherapists who can assess, diagnose and treat minor injuries.

The CSP has welcomed a government announcement that £250 million will be provided to the NHS, to develop pioneering new treatments, artificial intelligence and health research.

Have you developed an innovation that is already helping patients, reducing costs and improving care – but could make a bigger impact on a national scale?

Physiotherapy should be provided, with other interventions such as community exercise groups, to all older people who have fallen or are at risk of falls.

This year’s World Physical Therapy Day focuses on chronic pain and the role of physiotherapy and physical activity in helping people to manage their pain.

The government wants to hear your views about its plans to help people live healthier, happier and longer lives.

The August issue of Frontline will be with you later this week.

The CSP has contributed to new guidance that aims to improve the quality of strength and balance exercise programmes for people in the community.