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  • CSP endorses Arthritis Research UK exercise guide for MSK conditions

    Arthritis Research UK has published a guide to physical activity interventions for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions aimed at commissioners and providers of local services.

    News — 14 March 2017 - 5:08pm
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    CSP endorses Arthritis Research UK exercise guide for MSK conditions
  • Central London GP practice continues physio-led exercise classes

    A central London GP practice is still running physio-led exercise classes for NHS patients, despite the withdrawal of public funding three years ago.

    News — 13 March 2017 - 3:51pm
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    Central London GP practice continues physio-led exercise classes
  • CSP Scotland conference: Innovative approach to surgery raises scope of practice queries

    The CSP has undertaken to continue to clarify scope of practice issues raised by a trailblazing approach to the treatment of children with club foot.

    News — 13 March 2017 - 11:16am
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    CSP Scotland conference: club foot
  • Patients must have direct access to physio, says CSP

    New research shows that NHS patients needing physiotherapy are being forced to attend millions of unnecessary GP appointments for a referral, according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

    Press release — 13 March 2017 - 10:28am
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  • CSP Scotland conference: Physios can take a lead in primary care

    Growing pressures on the health service have prompted the development of new and expanded roles for physiotherapists in primary care.

    News — 10 March 2017 - 4:30pm
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    CSP Scotland conference: Physios can take a lead in primary care
  • CSP Scotland conference: Stress-busting events are on the agenda

    Scotland’s largest health board is to run annual stress-busting events for MSK physiotherapy staff.

    News — 10 March 2017 - 3:35pm
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    CSP Scotland conference: Stress-busting events are on the agenda
  • CSP Scotland conference: Facebook group helps reluctant patients to exercise regularly

    A Facebook-based challenge has been developed as an effective and low cost way of motivating people with cystic fibrosis in Dundee to take more exercise.

    News — 10 March 2017 - 3:09pm
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    CSP Scotland conference: Facebook group helps reluctant patients to exercise regularly
  • CSP Scotland conference: Karen Middleton gets members buzzing with leadership ideas

    Mosquitoes and other tiny insects can have a huge impact on their surroundings, CSP members attending this week’s Inspire, Innovate and Impact event in Perth were told.

    News — 10 March 2017 - 1:14pm
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    CSP Scotland conference: Karen Middleton gets members buzzing with leadership ideas
  • Key survey finds NHS surviving on goodwill

    The CSP is urging action to support and properly reward NHS staff after a survey highlighted understaffing, long hours and stubbornly high stress levels.

    News — 9 March 2017 - 5:22pm
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    Key survey finds NHS surviving on goodwill
  • Flexible working should be an easier option, say CSP delegates

    Flexible working for physios was high on the agenda at this year's TUC Women's Conference.

    News — 9 March 2017 - 4:53pm
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    Flexible working should be an easier option, say CSP delegates