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Nuffield Trust calls for service redesign to make better use of physios
The Nuffield Trust says the NHS could make greater use of physiotherapists to expand service capacity, but that this requires careful role and service redesign to maximise cost benefits.
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Give stroke survivors better access to post-hospital rehab, CSP urges
The CSP is backing a call for a revamped national stroke strategy, after a survey revealed that many people who survive strokes in England lack access to rehabilitation.
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Stroke award for community physio’s motivating approach
Community physiotherapist Sean Curran has won a Northern Ireland Stroke Association award in recognition of his efforts to tailor rehabilitation to patients’ individual lifestyles and interests.
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CSP expects self-referral to be extended across Northern Ireland
The CSP in Northern Ireland has reiterated its commitment to the long-awaited introduction of self-referral to physiotherapy across the country. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where self-referral is not available.
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Study shows that educating patients before surgery does not save physio time
Educating patients before they have shoulder surgery costs more than it saves in reduced physiotherapy time after surgery, a study has found.
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Physios to be charged for European Professional Card once legislation is in place
Charges for the European Professional Card, which allows physios to practise in EU countries outside the UK, will be introduced once new legislation is in place, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has confirmed.
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Health charity makes funds available for innovation
Pioneering physio teams could claim up to £75,000 to implement and measure their ideas, thanks to the latest round of grants from charity the Health Foundation.
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Solihull physios share collaborative working award
A team of physiotherapists, leisure centre staff and volunteers won an award for their collaborative work in a pulmonary rehab programme.
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More integrated services could prevent discharge-related failures, says CSP
Health and social care services must work together to ensure that vulnerable patients don’t leave hospital without sufficient support.
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Government needs to ‘get a grip’ on NHS staff shortages, says damning MP report
The CSP is strongly supporting a parliamentary committee’s call for an urgent review of NHS clinical staffing levels in England.