Northern Ireland funding welcome but big issues such as pay remain, says CSP
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in Northern Ireland has welcomed the announcement of an increase in funding for the Department of Health as part of the Northern Ireland Executive's 2016/17 budget.
Palliative care physios welcome NICE call to care for dying people as individuals
The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative Care (ACPOPC) has welcomed a guideline saying end-of-life care in England must be tailored to the needs of dying people.
Proposals in parts of Essex to cut physiotherapy services for people with common conditions like back and neck pain are overwhelmingly opposed by people in the county, new polling reveals.
An urgent review should be carried out to ensure people with neuromuscular conditions get rapid access to the wheelchairs and other equipment they need, MP Rachael Maskell has said.
CSP launches ‘one-stop shop’ for cardiorespiratory physios
A resource developed by the CSP could help physio staff working with people with cardiorespiratory conditions to alleviate some of the winter pressures on the health service.
The CSP has pledged to campaign to secure more training places for physiotherapy students in England, as government plans to introduce tuition fees gather pace.
NHS physio patients in Wales are to get virtual consultations
Within the next five years, NHS patients in Wales will be able to book physiotherapy appointments online, have virtual consultations with physios and receive exercise reminders digitally.
CSP Charitable Trust co-funds research to improve arthritis care
Physiotherapists can apply for awards from a £1 million fund for research that will improve the quality of healthcare services for people with arthritis.
