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Workshop will help physios apply to £300k MS research fund
The CSP is hosting a workshop for members to meet, share ideas and discuss possible collaborations for research into better care for multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Crystal Palace Physio Group blazes trail in rehab scheme for London firefighters
Crystal Palace Physio Group’s programme to improve the musculoskeletal (MSK) health of London firefighters was recognised by a national award on 9 September.
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CSP to give evidence on integration to National Audit Office
The CSP is to meet with the National Audit Office (NAO) to contribute to its report into integrating health and social care.
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W@W! is another resounding success thanks to CSP members
Nearly 400 CSP members took part in this year’s WorkOut@Work event, organised by the society, making it the most successful in the six years since it began.
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Physios are vital to ‘first contact care’, says National Association of Primary Care chief
Physiotherapy is ‘absolutely vital’ as part of ‘first contact care’, according to Dr James Kingsland, president of the National Association of Primary Care.
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TUC congress: CSP speaks out on post Brexit workers’ rights and the link between poverty and obesity
CSP delegates spoke out against austerity cuts and threats to work rights at the TUC conference in Brighton on 13 September.
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TUC congress: Raise awareness about invisible impairments, says CSP
Employers need a better understanding of how ‘hidden conditions’ such as dyslexia, arthritis and mental illness can affect staff.
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TUC congress: Safeguard the NHS by increasing investment and pay for staff, says CSP
The CSP has called for increased investment in the NHS and highlighted the need for real-terms pay increases and quality employment for staff.
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Physios should warn of ‘re-do’ risk for younger hip replacement patients
Physios have a role to play in warning younger patients that they should consider waiting to receive hip replacement surgery, a former senior physiotherapist has said.
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New IT roles for physios could be opened by proposals for a fully digitised NHS
Physiotherapists could train as digital leaders under recommendations in a landmark report on harnessing IT to improve NHS care in England.