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  • Rehabilitation must play vital role in latest discharge plan

    The UK government must ensure that rehabilitation - and the workforce to deliver it - is properly considered in the latest plan to ease the crisis facing the NHS, says the CSP.

    News — 9 January 2023 - 1:41pm
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    Prime minister Rishi Sunak visits NHS staff in Leeds
  • CSP launches new first contact physiotherapy case study video resource

    The CSP has launched an inspiring case video resource, which highlights the benefits of embedding first contact physiotherapy (FCP) services into primary care settings.

    News — 9 January 2023 - 6:30am
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  • New anti-strike moves by the government rejected by CSP

    The government today announced new laws to enforce ‘minimum service levels’ when industrial action takes place in the health service along with the rail, education, fire and border security sectors. 

    News — 5 January 2023 - 4:50pm
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    CSP protests about pay and cost of living, credit: Stefano Cagnoni
  • NHS proposes new AHP uniform for England - have your say

    NHS Supply Chain, which provides all NHS uniforms in England, has launched a consultation on the introduction of a new AHP uniform in England. 

    News — 4 January 2023 - 2:20pm
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    National uniform consultation picture for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect the final design
  • Honours gong for physiotherapist for services to healthcare

    Health Education England’s allied health professions lead, Professor Beverley Harden, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for services to healthcare.

    News — 3 January 2023 - 12:51pm
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    Beverley Harden
  • CSP to announce rolling wave of strike action

    CSP members in England will be asked to take strike action from January in the ongoing battle over NHS pay.

    News — 23 December 2022 - 2:00pm
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    CSP stewards campaign for fair NHS pay
  • Scottish government to implement latest pay offer

    The Scottish government has announced it will be implementing the latest offer for staff across the NHS in Scotland.

    News — 23 December 2022 - 11:06am
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    CSP workplace representatives holding placards calling for a fair pay rise for NHS staff
  • HCPC letter sets out regulator response to winter working conditions

    The letter to the allied health professions, co-signed by the HCPC and senior NHS officials, recognises the need to adapt practice at times of significantly increased national pressure.

    News — 20 December 2022 - 3:03pm
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    HCPC offices
  • Physio staff vote to accept latest offer in Scotland 

    CSP members working in the NHS in Scotland have voted to accept the latest offer from the Scottish government. 

    News — 15 December 2022 - 9:00am
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    CSP workplace reps make the case for a decent pay rise for NHS staff. Photo credit - Simon Hadley.
  • Proposed 20 per cent increase in HCPC registration fees unacceptable say CSP members

    More than 1,500 members have answered a CSP request to inform our response to the HCPC's fee rise consultation.

    News — 15 December 2022 - 8:33am
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