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  • CSP welcomes immediate stop to NHS mesh operations

    Following a review, NHS England has announced a halt to vaginal mesh operations used to treat complications after childbirth.

    Press release — 10 July 2018 - 10:49am
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  • Osteoporosis resources aim to deliver ‘positive advice’ about exercising for bone strength

    Resources to address widely-held misunderstandings among GPs and physiotherapists over exercise advice for people affected by osteoporosis are being created by the National Osteoporosis Society.

    News — 10 July 2018 - 9:57am
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  • England expects: physios fettle team for crunch World Cup tie

    Physiotherapists will play a vital role in England’s World Cup match tomorrow, with two CSP members on hand to help Gareth Southgate’s squad.

    News — 6 July 2018 - 4:08pm
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  • CSP’s public health campaign goes live

    The CSP’s new campaign, Love Activity, Hate Exercise?, has launched to the public.

    Press release — 5 July 2018 - 2:41pm
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  • Three-year pay offer announced for NHS staff in Wales

    The CSP has welcomed the three-year pay offer for NHS staff in Wales and will be consulting its members on the proposals.

    Press release — 5 July 2018 - 12:41pm
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  • Fellowship will enable shoulder specialist to promote multidisciplinary approach in India

    Marcus Bateman, shoulder specialist consultant physiotherapist at Royal Derby Hospital, will travel to India to present research and promote a multidisciplinary approach to shoulder management.

    News — 5 July 2018 - 9:00am
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  • Watchdog calls for barriers between health and social care to be broken

    Barriers between the NHS and social care could be broken down by team working between those responsible for the assessments, care and discharge of patients and by better data sharing.

    News — 4 July 2018 - 4:26pm
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  • Strength and balance activities deliver lifelong health benefits, says Public Health England

    All adults should do strengthening and balancing exercises twice a week alongside aerobic activity, says a new review of evidence published by Public Health England.

    News — 4 July 2018 - 4:15pm
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  • Physio makes Design Council Spark awards final

    A physiotherapist reached the finals of a prestigious product design competition by developing the B.Bar, a specialised dumbbell for people with long-term musculoskeletal conditions.

    News — 3 July 2018 - 4:44pm
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  • Visa ban physio earns his right to stay in the UK

    A physiotherapist who faced the prospect of having to quit the job he loves due to visa restrictions has finally – and literally - earned the right to stay in the UK.

    News — 3 July 2018 - 4:04pm
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    Visa earnings threshold may force non-EU physios to quit the NHS