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The CSP is due to take part in two high-profile meetings to discuss the future of allied health professionals (AHPs) in Northern Ireland.

A spinal injuries patient at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital got married last October – with a little help from physiotherapist Sally Leppanen.

NHS staff in Warwickshire enjoyed their W@WD exercise sessions so much that physiotherapists have devised a special January version of the programme.

Members of team GB were on hand to present physio Christine Brown with a Professional Excellence award for her work with stroke patients in Essex.

Renal exercise therapy expert Sharlene Greenwood has been recognised for her efforts in developing the specialism with an award from the British Renal Society (BRS).

Physiotherapy Works for Primary Care in Wales, an evidence-based briefing about the contribution physiotherapists can make to general practice, is available on the CSP’s website.

Physiotherapists in North Devon have helped develop a free online resource to help carers, clinicians and therapists find suitable apps for neuro rehabilitation.

A physiotherapy professor from London has helped build international research links by presenting the keynote speech at the inaugural German Society for Physiotherapy Science conference.

Three physiotherapists received recognition in the Queen’s 2017 New Year Honours list.

Physiotherapy students who start degrees in England next year will be able to apply for financial support to meet the costs of compulsory clinical placements, according to the Department of Health.