A CSP member is warning other physiotherapists to beware of fraudulent appointment bookings, after two of her clinics – as well as those of a number of other members - were recently targeted by a cheque deposit scam.
Primary care requires ‘continuous transformation’ to deliver effective services, CSP director of practice and development Ash James told a national conference.
HCPC rules out additional regulation for advanced practice
The CSP has been working with the HCPC to understand its position following a decision by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to introduce regulation for advanced practice nurses and midwives through the development of standards of proficiency for advanced level practice, alongside associated programme standards.
Lack of rise in physio training places will affect workforce supply in Northern Ireland, CSP warns
The CSP has responded to the Department of Health’s announcement that undergraduate training places in Northern Ireland will be maintained at the same level as 2023/24 - warning that the decision will lead to a workforce shortage.
Move on NHS constitution fails to address the issues facing NHS
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a consultation on proposed changes to the NHS Constitution for England, which would lead to the exclusion of trans women from women only wards and allow patients to request not to be treated by trans staff.