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  • Opinion: Nationality and Borders Bill

    Reports of the potential removal of British citizenship without notice are of deep concern. Since 1981 the law has allowed British citizenship to be removed from dual nationality if they are convicted criminals or on national security grounds. We have concerns about the potential inappropriate use of this existing power. We are also concerned that Clause 9 of the Nationality and Borders Bill could be abused to prevent people challenging decisions. Changes to the requirement to notify people of the intention to deprive them of citizenship under this clause have given rise to real anxiety and
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  • Supporting clinical exercise physiologists

    As Chair of Council, I want to explain to members why we reached this decision at our last meeting and the benefits it could bring to the physiotherapy profession. There is an ambition in the UK to develop a newly defined CEP who will specialise in the prescription and delivery of evidence-based exercise interventions as part of the prevention, treatment and long-term management of acute, sub-acute, chronic and complex conditions; working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare and rehabilitation providers across sectors and settings. CEP services will aim to optimise physical
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    by amackenzie