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  • Vital rehab spaces being used for storage in Scotland

    Reports from across Scotland reveal that rehabilitation facilities are being used for storage space and meeting rooms 

    Press release — 20 October 2020 - 2:42pm
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  • Wales 'fire-break' lockdown announcement

    A short, sharp 'fire-break' lockdown will be introduced across Wales from 6pm on 23 October 23 to help regain control of coronavirus, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.

    News — 20 October 2020 - 12:18pm
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  • The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund - Covid-19 healthcare support appeal fund

    Are you struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic?  If so, the Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund (PBF) may be able to help you.

    News — 20 October 2020 - 10:16am
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  • COVID Update for all NI CSP members

    Information update for CSP NI members following the announcement of new restrictions issued by the Executive on 14th October 2020.

    News — 15 October 2020 - 12:42pm
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  • HEE announces new road map to advanced practice roles

    Health Education England (HEE) has launched a road map to provide a national route into MSK primary care roles, which sets out the development of a career pathway for first contact practitioners and advanced practitioners.

    News — 15 October 2020 - 9:45am
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    First contact physiotherapy services cut costs and enhance patient care
  • CSP responding to controlled drugs consultation

    The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a public consultation about the list of controlled drugs that physiotherapists can prescribe, and the CSP is encouraging members to comment on the proposals.

    News — 14 October 2020 - 9:29am
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    Colourful drug tablets shown in blister packets
  • New film celebrates value of physio support workforce

    The CSP has launched a new film, Thinking Differently About Support Workers,  which has been developed in collaboration with Health Education England to showcase the important contribution of the physiotherapy support workforce to the profession.

    News — 12 October 2020 - 9:00am
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    Still from CSP support workers film
  • Queen recognises the incredible work of two physiotherapists on the frontline of the pandemic

    Two CSP members have received British Empire Medals in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, in recognition of their vital work during the Covid-19 crisis.

    News — 11 October 2020 - 6:34pm
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    Jessie Horne and Alice Bretland - BEM honour physios 2020
  • Birthday Honours: Queen grants OBE to pioneering digital health physio

    A physiotherapist who has helped enhance the digital capability of health professionals in Scotland has been recognised in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours list, announced today.

    News — 9 October 2020 - 11:00pm
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    Lesley Holdsworth  - 2020 OBE
  • World Physiotherapy accolade for CSP director

    CSP director of practice and development, Natalie Beswetherick, has received an award from World Physiotherapy Europe region in recognition of her leadership in the profession.

    News — 9 October 2020 - 4:00pm
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