Information update for CSP NI members following the announcement of new restrictions issued by the Executive on 14th October 2020.

All Health and Social Care Staff are encouraged to have Flu Vaccination

Health and Social Care Employers areencouraging all our staff to have the influenza (flu) vaccination this winter. The flu vaccine is still the most effective way of preventing the serious complications of flu and helping to stop its spread in our communities.

Thank you to everyone across the UK who contributed data to the Physiotherapy After COVID Evaluation (PACE) over the last four weeks.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in Northern Ireland has welcomed the publication by the Department of Health of the Physiotherapy Workforce Review.

Vacancy rates for physiotherapy posts in Northern Ireland are currently running in excess of 19% across all Trusts. In one Trust the vacancy rate is over 24%.

During the coronavirus pandemic it is more important than ever that CSP members have access to up to date information.  For this reason, we would encourage all NI members to check that they have opted in to receiving emails from the CSP and from CSP NI.  

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Following the success of the zoom meeting recently organized by the CSP Northern Ireland team, the Northern Ireland Board have decided to organize another zoom specifically focusing on private practice.

The CSP has produced resources for discharged patients and those who are looking after them.

Guidance on workplace or employment issues that may result during the coronavirus outbreak

The political executive in Northern Ireland and power-sharing have now been restored, and following this there has been a rapidly developing picture on the pay dispute, as meetings have been held between health unions, including the CSP, the department and the new health minister in Northern Ireland.