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Wales awards first physiotherapy support diploma
The first diploma in physiotherapy support has been awarded to Sheryl Barnett, who works for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
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NICE puts physio at heart of intermediate care
Intermediate care teams must include a broad range of disciplines, including physiotherapy, says advice from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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Heart of England launches back pain video to promote self-help
Heart of England NHS Trust has launched a video animation with the twin aims of helping people with back pain and reducing the need for hospital treatment.
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Are you Britain’s best cook?
A film company is on the hunt for Britain’s best cook and physiotherapy staff are among those invited to apply.
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Members get the chance to shape CSP’s future
CSP members are to get the chance to shape the society’s future in November, following a decision by its council today.
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Myofascial release specialists scoop business award
An Essex physiotherapy practice specialising in myofascial release (MR) scooped the judges’ prize this summer at Uttlesford Business Awards.
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Lifestyle changes and physical activity can help tackle type 2 diabetes, says NICE
People at risk of developing type 2 diabetes should have access to lifestyle change programmes, to help them improve their diet and do more exercise.
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Physio says supports mean better posture for care home residents
Specialist physiotherapist Karen South has secured funding from Wakefield district’s Age UK for postural supports.
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60% of hip fracture patients don’t get early MDT care, audit finds
The proportion of patients admitted to a multidisciplinary hip fracture programme within four hours of surgery dropped from 43.9 per cent in 2015 to just 39.9 per cent last year.
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CSP and other health unions launch inflation-busting pay claim
The CSP and other health unions have launched a claim for a pay rise for all NHS staff in the UK from April 2018 that would deliver a real increase for the first time in years.