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COVID-19 Education & Induction Resources on Turas Learn
NHS Education for Scotland has prepared COVID-19 education and induction resources.
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Guidance for NHS Scotland Staff and Managers on Coronavirus
Web link to a Director’s Letter that publicises a single national guidance document for NHS Scotland staff and managers on coronavirus.
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Support worker takes award for enthusiasm as he studies to become qualified
Healthcare support worker (HCSW) and mature student Chris Milligan has won Glasgow Caledonian University’s Physiotherapy Society ‘Above and beyond’ prize.
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Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in GP practices: a how-to guide for implementation
The number of APPs working in primary care in Scotland, as the first point of contact, has grown significantly. Initiated as part of the 2018 General Medical Services Contract, expanding these roles is supported by the Scottish Government.
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CSP welcomes Scottish commitment to increase physio workforce
The Scottish government's National Health and Social Care Workforce Plan has been published and its commitment to expanding physiotherapy training places is welcomed by the CSP.
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Newsfeed: Changes to protect NHS staff - Scottish Government press release
New pension measures to help NHS Scotland retain highly experienced staff have been announced.
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New Chief AHP Officer for Scotland
Carolyn McDonald has been appointed to the CAHPO role at the Scottish government and will be joining the team in the New Year.
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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.
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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.
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CSP gives evidence on physiotherapy in primary care to Scottish parliament
The CSP joined fellow allied health professions (AHPs) in giving oral evidence to the health committee of the Scottish Parliament on 24 September.