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Physio takes MSPs by storm
In one of the most unlikely venues for stand up, comedian and pelvic health physiotherapist Elaine Miller performed her award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Gusset Grippers, at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday (21 November).
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Physio staff need a pay rise says CSP after budget disappointment
The budget announcement falls far short of what is needed for a fair pay award and to help the NHS to provide quality care, according to Claire Sullivan, director of employment relations and union services at the CSP.
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Budget funding falls short and pay rise needed by all, says CSP
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has expressed disappointment at the Budget unveiled by the chancellor, Philip Hammond.
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Chancellor fails to fully fund NHS funding
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s announcement of £2.8 billion extra for the NHS in England has been branded ‘disappointing’ by Natalie Beswetherick, the CSP’s director of practice and development.
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Physios can ‘demystify success’ to create world-class teams, says Team GB Olympic lead
Phil Glasgow, Team GB’s chief physio at the Rio Olympics in 2016, has told physiotherapy staff to make excellence a habit, by developing their leadership skills.
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£1.1m pessary trial could provide physiotherapists with new treatment options
A £1.1 million trial will assess whether a self-management programme could offer physiotherapists new treatment options to improve the lives of women with pelvic organ prolapse.
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Falls risk screening tools ‘not accurate’ new report warns
A new report warns physiotherapists that falls risk screening or prediction tools are not an accurate enough assessment device and should not be used in hospitals.
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New GP contract in Scotland could see more physios working in primary care
More physiotherapists could become the first point of contact for patients in GP settings, under proposals for a major overhaul of primary care services in Scotland.
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Managers endorse CSP’s flexible working guide
CSP stewards and managers have joined forces to endorse a CSP guide for staff who want to work more flexibly.
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#Physio17: CSP announces award winners for 2017
Nine CSP members received CSP fellowships and distinguished service awards this year.