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New study finds people aged over 55 are most likely to experience asthma flare-ups
People with asthma over the age of 55 years are the most likely age group in the UK adult population to experience ‘flare-ups’ of their symptoms.
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£12m boost for health professionals training and education in Wales
The CSP commends Wales on increased training places.
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CSP launches survey to identify physiotherapy research priorities
The CSP is seeking opinions from physiotherapy staff, patients and carers about what areas of research the profession should prioritise.
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CSP welcomes assurances for European physios post-Brexit
The CSP responds to the latest developments in the Brexit negotiations.
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Jeremy Hunt letter kickstarts NHS pay process in England
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has written to the NHS pay review body to signal the start of talks with unions in England, including the CSP.
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CSP neuro network makes successful challenge to NICE stroke guidelines
Neuro physiotherapists will now have direct influence on the revision of guidelines for stroke patients after a successful challenge by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology (ACPIN).
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Research reveals that asthmatic children are being failed by patchy access to specialist physio
Gaining access to specialist physiotherapy is a post-code lottery for children with ‘difficult’ asthma, according to new research presented at the British Thoracic Society’s (BTS) winter meeting.
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National Institute for Health Research calls for more research into frailty care
New research indicates little difference in the cost or functional outcomes between older people’s rehab schemes in hospitals, care homes or a person’s own home.
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Physios help develop new NICE guideline on cystic fibrosis
Physiotherapists have contributed to the development of the latest guideline on the diagnosis and management of cystic fibrosis.
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South Eastern HSC Trust sets the pace on first contact physiotherapy
South Eastern HSC Trust is believed to be the first in Northern Ireland to introduce a first contact physiotherapy service.