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Government progress on digitising NHS is ‘inadequate’, says independent CSP-informed report
A report by an independent expert panel, which includes submissions from the CSP, has concluded that the government is making inadequate progress on a series of vital commitments it made to digitise the NHS in England.
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Pay talks welcome but must be with all unions, CSP says
The UK government finally opening negotiations about NHS pay in England is a positive development, but talks must be held with all unions involved in the dispute, the CSP has said.
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CSP to consult on 2023/24 pay offer from Scottish government
Following early talks with the Scottish Government, the health unions now have an offer for next year’s pay for NHS staff. The offer will be put to members in the NHS in Scotland, with our member pay sub group recommending members accept the award.
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Musculoskeletal health inequalities and deprivation inquiry is launched
The first ever national inquiry into musculoskeletal (MSK) health inequalities has opened.
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ACPPLD launch new video resource: ‘So your next patient has a learning disability’
The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists for People with Learning Disabilities (ACPPLD) has launched a short video guide for non-specialist physiotherapy staff, to help them make reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities who access their services.
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NHS physio staff strike again after government's refusal to meet
Physiotherapy staff in England have had no choice but to strike again today, following the government’s refusal to hold meaningful talks over NHS pay.
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Strikes in Wales paused after negotiated offer reached
Unions, including the CSP, receive a negotiated final offer following extensive negotiations with Welsh Government.
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Increase physio workforce and include rehab pathways in future crisis plans, CSP tells independent Covid inquiry
The CSP has submitted evidence to the independent public inquiry to examine the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the impact of the pandemic and learning lessons for the future.
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Video highlights wide participation ahead of next week's strikes in England and Wales
The CSP has released a video round-up of last week's historic events, when physiotherapists took strike action for the first time over NHS pay.
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Thousands strike, march and rally for pay and right to strike
The government was urged to negotiate with unions over fair pay and withdraw draft legislation curtailing the right to strike as hundreds of thousands of workers took strike action, marched and rallied across the country today.