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Lois Dyer, one of the UK’s most influential physiotherapists, died last month. Natalie Beswetherick, the CSP’s head of professional development, pays tribute to her.

People who have bariatric surgery should receive a follow-up care package for at least two years, including psychological support and help to increase physical activity.

New quality standards for the treatment of motor neurone disease could give physios evidence to support service development, according to respiratory physio Ema Swingwood.

A physio-led project in Devon has won an award for enabling people with rheumatoid arthritis to book appointments whenever their condition gets worse.
 

Glasgow Caledonian University’s physio students and graduates delivered pitch side massage and first aid during the 2016 Homeless World Cup this July.

Physio students provided support to hockey players in a 56-hour match which raised £13,000 for charity and could turn out to be a world record beater.

Physiotherapists should be asking older people about falls whenever they have routine reviews or health checks, as well as if they are admitted to hospital.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) will name 10 local authority teams in early September that it will work with on falls prevention.

The British Transplant Games physios will support 1,000 athletes in Liverpool this weekend, reports Mark Gould.

A physio practice based in south London has become the first to be accredited by the Safe, Effective, Quality Occupation Health Service (SEQOHS) scheme.