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CSP Council has moved a step further forward in the decision-making process towards finding the best way of governing the society in future.

Physiotherapy staff at University Hospital Llandough have been arranging an extra surprise for their older patients this Christmas, courtesy of Sally’s Gift.

Physiotherapists who provide excellent care to people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which affects about 200,000 people in the UK, have received awards from a national charity.

Physiotherapy students can still access NHS bursaries if they start their studies in Wales this year, and work there for two years after graduating.

The amputee physio team at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee has scooped a top Scottish health award.

A musculoskeletal (MSK) clinical programme group, which includes physios, has been recognised for its excellent cross-organisation work with Gloucestershire’s health and social care community. 

Neuro rehab gym sessions in an NHS hospital are reducing re-referrals, saving money and could be replicated, said Darren Beales, lead physio with Kingston Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team.

Britain has one of the highest rates of whiplash in Europe and more physios could be employed to investigate injury claims and identify fraud.

Older people who are at risk of losing their independence, or of a decline in mental wellbeing, should be offered tailored exercise in the community.

More healthcare professionals appear to be playing safe by referring themselves to their professional body about fitness to practise issues.