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Campaign calls for end to tragedy of wasted lives
Stop wasting so many of the lives you save, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has told the NHS as it launches a new campaign to improve access to community rehabilitation services.
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Wales healthcare support worker of the year named
A paediatric physiotherapy technician and former coal miner has been named healthcare support worker of the year for Wales.
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Physios dominate line-up at Advancing Healthcare Awards in Northern Ireland
Physiotherapists were among the winners and finalists at the Advancing Healthcare Awards Northern Ireland 2017, held in Belfast on 18 October.
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Physio lecturer’s group exercise class improves stroke recovery
A physio-led group exercise class is helping stroke survivors in Bristol to improve their physical function, gain confidence and socialise more.
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All eyes on Canada as London physio has her international marathon debut
Respiratory physiotherapist Anna Boniface will race in the Toronto marathon on 22 October representing England.
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Salford occupational health team wins outstanding care award
Salford Royal NHS Trust has given its occupational health physiotherapy team an award for contributing to outstanding care.
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CSP members rally for catch up NHS pay rise
NHS physiotherapy staff joined other public sector workers at a rally on Tuesday in London’s Parliament Square to demand a catch-up pay rise.
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Rugby physio monitors injuries on artificial pitches, as study warns of possible health risks
A physiotherapist is recording rugby players’ injuries to find out whether artificial pitches pose a different or greater risk to players than grass surfaces.
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Physiotherapist plays key role in vital Caribbean healthcare mission
Jillian Windrum was the only physiotherapist in a volunteer medical team that spent part of last summer working with Colombians who have little or no healthcare. Here, she describes her daunting experiences
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Social work survey reveals lack of community care
CSP chief executive Karen Middleton has called for investment in community rehabilitation after a survey showed that one in three social workers could not get people the care they needed.