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  • NHS England should tackle shortfall in lymphoedema care, House of Lords told

    People with lymphoedema who live in England need the same standard of care as the rest of the UK, according to a debate in the House of Lords.

    News — 11 September 2015 - 12:14pm
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  • CSP criticises government’s 'provocative' proposals on workers’ rights

    The CSP has criticised government plans to change trade union rights – which will be debated in parliament this autumn – claiming they are ‘unnecessary’, ‘petty’ and ‘deliberately provocative’.

    News — 10 September 2015 - 12:44pm
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    CSP criticises government’s 'provocative' proposals on workers’ rights
  • Lambeth’s Fit Kids programme extends its reach

    Fit Kids, a weekly exercise session for children with physical difficulties, is extending its reach to include children with more complex needs.

    News — 10 September 2015 - 12:29pm
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    Lambeth’s Fit Kids programme extends its reach
  • Physio treats cyclists in Tour of Britain race

    A Cumbria-based physiotherapist is supporting cyclists in today’s stage of the Tour of Britain.

    News — 10 September 2015 - 10:35am
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    Janet Smedley, Tour of Britain physio
  • Scottish parliament praises exercises classes for people with dementia

    An Edinburgh exercise programme for older people with mental health problems has received recognition and praise from members of the Scottish parliament (MSPs).

    News — 9 September 2015 - 3:50pm
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  • Physios to get an introduction to the health benefits of t'ai chi

    More than 50 physiotherapy staff in the Edinburgh area will attend an event showcasing the health benefits of Chinese martial art t’ai chi.

    News — 8 September 2015 - 12:25pm
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    Taoist Tai Chi Centre Edinburgh
  • Salford charity pioneers virtual-reality rehab

    A charity in Salford, Greater Manchester, is inviting people with neurological conditions to have a virtual reality experience that exercises their bodies and minds.

    News — 8 September 2015 - 11:02am
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    Salford virtual reality
  • Simon Stevens announces plan to offer NHS staff physiotherapy

    NHS staff in England will get better access to physiotherapy as part of a programme to cut the health service’s annual £2.4 billion sickness bill.

    News — 2 September 2015 - 4:58pm
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    Simon Stevens announces plan to offer NHS staff physiotherapy
  • CCGs need more physios, society tells MPs

    Clinical commissioning groups should expand the use of physiotherapists in GP surgeries, the CSP has told MPs.

    News — 2 September 2015 - 12:16pm
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    CCGs need more physios, society tells MPs
  • CSP welcomes new plan for a healthier NHS workforce

    CSP chief executive Karen Middleton has responded to today's speech from Simon Stevens.

    Press release — 2 September 2015 - 11:24am
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    CSP welcomes new plan for a healthier NHS workforce