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  • Back pain debate questions merits of diagnosis

    Non-specific low back pain is a valid concept, ruled delegates of the Society for Back Pain Research at its annual scientific meeting, held in Bournemouth last month.

    News — 30 November 2015 - 7:56am
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    Back pain debate questions merits of diagnosis
  • Catford sports physio clinic is recognised in local awards

    A physiotherapy practice which sponsors up-and-coming young athletes, helping them represent Great Britain at Olympic and Commonwealth level, has been recognised in a local council business awards.

    News — 29 November 2015 - 5:56pm
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    Catford sports physio clinic is recognised in local awards
  • Insurance experts publish new rehab code for personal injury cases

    An updated rehabilitation code, which recommends streamlining rehab for people involved in low-value personal injury legal cases, has been published and will come into effect from 1 December.

    News — 28 November 2015 - 7:56am
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    Physio assisting a patient who has a walking frame
  • Walton centre’s rehab service wins HSJ award

    A specialist NHS rehabilitation service has been honoured in the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) awards for its work in creating a specialist rehabilitation network where ‘the patient is at the heart of everything they do’.

    News — 27 November 2015 - 5:11pm
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    Walton centre’s rehab service wins HSJ award
  • Northern Ireland members celebrate 21 years of associate membership

    CSP members in Northern Ireland have been celebrating the 21st anniversary of the society welcoming physiotherapy associates as members.

    News — 27 November 2015 - 12:27pm
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    Northern Ireland members celebrate 21 years of associate membership
  • APCP conference: ‘Rapid response’ physio services cuts hospital admissions

    Children with cystic fibrosis and other complex respiratory conditions are benefiting from a dedicated rapid response chest physiotherapy service, the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists conference heard.

    News — 27 November 2015 - 12:03pm
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    APCP conference: ‘Rapid response’ physio services cuts A&E admissions
  • British Library digitises history of physiotherapy

    The stories and experiences of those who shaped modern physiotherapy, enhancing its professionalism, independence and innovation in areas such as education, hydrotherapy and paediatrics, are now available as audio files.

    News — 26 November 2015 - 4:09pm
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  • APCP conference: Paediatric physios given warning about lack of guidelines for respiratory care

    Respiratory compromise is the leading cause of mortality in children with severe global development delay (SGDD) yet there are no guidelines for their respiratory care.

    News — 26 November 2015 - 1:18pm
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    Call for physios to inspire ‘one-stop shop’ for best clinical care
  • CSP gives cautious welcome to George Osborne’s £10 billion for the NHS

    The CSP has welcomed the extra £10 billion for the NHS in England by 2020 announced by the chancellor George Osborne in the spending review yesterday.

    News — 26 November 2015 - 9:49am
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    George Osborne cuts public health spending by £200 million
  • CSP responds to the spending review

    Additional NHS funding is welcome, but support is needed to expand services such as falls prevention and physiotherapy in GP surgeries.

    Press release — 25 November 2015 - 3:51pm
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    CSP responds to the Comprehensive Spending Review