Media releases

The CSP's media releases listed by issue date.

  • NHS and social care funding 'belated, partial but welcome', says CSP

    Budget measures revealed today finally acknowledge the pressure the NHS and social care are under, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has said.

    Press release — 8 March 2017 - 4:24pm
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  • Direct access cancellation ‘the wrong decision at the wrong time’, warns CSP NI

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in Northern Ireland has strongly criticised a decision by the Health and Social Care Board not to proceed with the roll out of physiotherapy self-referral.

    Press release — 21 February 2017 - 3:54pm
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  • Physio services in Scotland over-stretched and facing further cuts

    Musculoskeletal (MSK) services for conditions such as back and neck pain are becoming gridlocked by increasing demand and restricted capacity in many parts of the country, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Scotland is warning.

    Press release — 1 February 2017 - 10:57am
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  • Government’s failure to address NHS and social care concerns is devastating, says CSP

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, published on 23 November.

    Press release — 23 November 2016 - 4:41pm
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  • Audit reveals major expansion of physiotherapy role in general practice

    Growing numbers of patients who seek a GP appointment for back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions are being offered the chance to see a physiotherapist instead, new data shows.

    Press release — 4 November 2016 - 12:01am
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  • Major variations in community stroke rehab, FoI reveals

    Stroke patients in England face hugely inconsistent care once they leave hospital, an audit of services by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy reveals.

    Press release — 21 October 2016 - 6:55am
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  • Extra money for Welsh NHS gives 'room to breathe', says CSP

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has welcomed the announcement of an injection of funds for the NHS by the Welsh government.

    Press release — 19 October 2016 - 3:52pm
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  • CSP comments on higher education student finance

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has responded to government plans for changing healthcare education funding published on Thursday 21st July. 

    Press release — 21 July 2016 - 1:00am
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  • Focus on the NHS and workers' rights must not be lost, CSP says

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's chair of council and chief executive have issued a joint statement in response to the EU referendum result.

    Press release — 24 June 2016 - 1:54pm
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  • ‘Major concessions’ earned by unions will protect workers, CSP says

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has welcomed further concessions by the government on its controversial Trade Union Bill.

    Press release — 28 April 2016 - 11:28am
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