Paediatric management

Summary

Area of interestPaediatric management support
CSP statusunrecognised group
Who can join?Membership is open to CSP members who are responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of paediatric physiotherapy services.
What is expected of members?Members are expected to contribute to this interactive working group by sharing good practice and producing reports on issues raised by the group. The groups aims to be a voice which will lead, influence and promote paediatric physiotherapy management.
How does the group support members' continuing professional development/lifelong learning?

Peer support/mentorship
An informal regional network is in place to improve communication between members. Help and advice is offered informally by phone and email.

Publications
The group produces an annual report which includes achievements to date and proposed objectives for the following year.

Conferences and study days
Regular events are organised by the group.

Links with other groups/organisations
PPIMS has established links with the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists, the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Management, the British Association of Bobath Trained Therapists, the Association of Chief Children's Nurses, Chief Pharmacists (Paediatric).

How does the group promote research and evaluation?Promoting research awareness
Study days are organised by the group to promote research awareness and evidence-based practice.
Outcome measuresThe group recommends its members use the CSP outcome measures database available on this website.