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  • 'Devil in the detail' of government priorities, says CSP

    Department of Health priorities set out in a new report can only be achieved through innovation and investment, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has warned.

    Press release — 19 February 2016 - 4:40pm
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  • Sponsor a Rio athlete, says massage association

    Sports massage therapists are wanted to treat prospective athletes aiming for the Olympic and Paralympic games in Brazil in August.

    News — 18 February 2016 - 1:54pm
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  • NICE prioritises shoulder rehabilitation for head and neck cancer care

    Progressive resistance training should start as soon as possible after surgery for head and neck cancers, says new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

    News — 18 February 2016 - 10:00am
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  • CSP chief joins health honours committee

    Karen Middleton is hoping to increase diversity among people who get CBEs, OBEs and knighthoods.

    News — 18 February 2016 - 10:00am
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    Karen Middleton urges physios to prepare for patient commissioners
  • Major trauma patients need specialist rehab services, says NICE

    NHS trusts in England should be providing specialist rehabilitation services for patients who experience injuries from major trauma.

    News — 17 February 2016 - 4:23am
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    Major trauma patients need specialist rehab services, says NICE
  • Physiotherapists are pivotal to the future delivery of health and social care

    The views of the whole health and social care workforce must be considered when planning for the future, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in Northern Ireland has said ahead of the political health summit due to take place in Belfast on 17 February.

    Press release — 16 February 2016 - 5:07pm
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  • Sugar tax should be ring-fenced for public health, says CSP

    The estimated £1bn revenue from a sugar tax should be ring-fenced for public health if introduced to reverse the damage being done by cuts, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy says today.

    Press release — 12 February 2016 - 2:14pm
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  • Physio students help university staff get fit

    Physiotherapy students in the west of England are leading exercise classes for staff at their university, and conducting research into the benefits.

    News — 12 February 2016 - 10:47am
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  • Government wrong to impose contract on junior doctors, says CSP

    The decision by the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to press ahead with imposing a controversial new contract on junior doctors in England has been criticised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

    Press release — 11 February 2016 - 6:52pm
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  • NHS must make better use of AHPs, says Lord Carter

    NHS trusts need to make better use of physiotherapists and other allied health professionals (AHPs).

    News — 11 February 2016 - 3:20pm
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