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CSP offers support to aid local delivery of Long Term Plan in England
The CSP is promoting a range of measures to support members in enabling the delivery of physiotherapy and rehabilitation outlined in NHS England’s Long Term Plan.
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Physiotherapy student is in the social media limelight
A week is a long time in politics but it flew by for student Jaydee Burchell who stepped up to fill the role of guest commentator for the NHS social media.
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England striker Jermain Defoe teams up with physios to kick-start a study of patient voices
Professional footballer Jermain Defoe has collaborated with two physiotherapists on a new project, which aims to highlight the voices of patients in research.
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NHS England announces major expansion of first contact physio jobs
Thousands of first contact physios could be recruited to work in primary care over the next five years, following NHS England’s announcement of a new GP contract.
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Physio and OT experts develop best expected outcomes tool for people with spinal cord injury
Specialist physiotherapists have helped to develop a tool that determines the best possible therapy outcomes for a person with a newly acquired spinal cord injury (SCI).
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Enable more AHPs and physios to become clinical leaders
NHS organisations should increase the professional diversity of their senior staff, by offering more strategic leadership roles to allied health professionals (AHPs) such as physiotherapists.
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CSP members invited to share views to inform future plans
The CSP is inviting members to share their views about the organisation and its role in supporting individuals and the profession by taking part in its annual members’ survey.
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Blackpool physiotherapists pioneer use of lung ultrasound
Physiotherapists in Blackpool are leading the use of lung ultrasound within the respiratory physiotherapy profession, following the introduction of a unique training programme.
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Universities adopt innovative approaches to raising physio students’ mental health awareness
Two universities have adopted innovative programmes to boost the mental health knowledge of physiotherapy undergraduates.
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CSP applauds abolition of planned settled status fee
The CSP has welcomed news that the proposed settled status charge for EU nationals will be waived, removing the financial barrier for EU citizens who want to stay in the UK after Brexit.
