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NHS England and NHS Improvement launched plans to reduce long staying patients in hospital by a quarter to ease pressures before winter.

A paediatric physiotherapist from Hertfordshire and a retired physiotherapist from Sheffield have been recognised in the Queen’s 2018 birthday honours.

A pilot first contact physiotherapy service at a GP surgery in Lambeth, south London, is set to continue if funding is found.

Major changes have been announced to transform health and social care in Wales, with a focus on strengthening community services to create less reliance on hospitals. 

A physio-led project has inspired a Scottish hospital to introduce brightly coloured, dementia-friendly walking frames to its wards, in place of the usual grey/silver models.

Health unions, including the CSP, have agreed to accept a three-year pay offer for NHS staff in England following extensive consultation with members.

A physiotherapy student has received funding to develop a series of online videos to inform patients about surgery and reduce their time in hospital.

A physiotherapist is collaborating with a hand surgeon to offer video conferencing clinics to people in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

People with cystic fibrosis should have the results of their assessments reviewed annually by a specialist multidisciplinary team, which includes a physiotherapist.

A consultation on standards for hip fracture rehabilitation is open to CSP members.