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  • NHS national uniform 'will not be enforced' after CSP challenge

    A recent CSP survey into proposals for a national uniform found 88 per cent of respondents oppose its mandatory introduction - and supply chain bosses confirmed uniform choices would not be enforced nationally after we shared our findings.

    News — 18 October 2021 - 10:08am
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    National uniform consultation picture for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect the final design
  • CSP offers condolences after physiotherapist dies while cycling

    CSP would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the friends, family and colleagues of CSP member Anna Garratt-Quinton, who died last week while cycling near her workplace.

    News — 15 October 2021 - 4:16pm
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    Anna Garratt-Quinton
  • BAME, LGBTQIA+ and disabled members encouraged to apply for free places on AHP leadership programme

    The Allied Health Professions Federation is offering allied health professionals – including physiotherapists from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, LGBTQIA+ communities and those with disabilities -  free places on its 2022 Future Leaders Programme, as part of its efforts to increase diversity among AHP leaders.

    For more information, visit the AHPF website. Deadline: 30 November 2021.

    News — 15 October 2021 - 10:00am
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    Developing Leaders
  • New guideline to support people living with frailty who receive surgery

    The CSP has welcomed the publication of new guidance about the best care pathways for people living with frailty, both before and after they receive surgery. 

    News — 14 October 2021 - 11:11am
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    Getting fit for surgery
  • CSP welcomes appointment of NHS England’s first director of rehabilitation

    Jennifer Keane, currently the chief allied health professions officer for Northern Ireland’s Department of Health, will be the first to take up the newly created role of director of hospital discharge and rehabilitation at NHS England in December.

    News — 13 October 2021 - 12:28pm
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    Jennifer Kean
  • Student Contribution Awards 2021

    On Tuesday 28 September 2021, the award winners of the Student Contribution Awards were announced. These awards provide an opportunity for CSP student members to be recognised and rewarded for their hard work and celebrate their achievements. Antoine Awad, EDB officer from the CSP's Student Reference Group, tells us more about the winners.

    News — 12 October 2021 - 11:09am
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    Student Contribution Awards 2021
  • CSP signs lease for new HQ office

    CSP staff will soon move in to a new office in central London after the signing of a four-year lease.

    News — 11 October 2021 - 11:39am
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    CSP London office
  • Physiotherapy workforce review: search for two research partners launches

    The CSP has launched a search for research delivery partners for two new research projects, both of which form part of its physiotherapy workforce review.

    News — 7 October 2021 - 4:33pm
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    Understanding research design
  • CSP signs open letter calling for public health investment

    CSP joined directors of public health and policy experts in calling for an extra £1.4bn per year in government funding by 2024-25 for public health in the upcoming Spending Review. 

    News — 7 October 2021 - 12:36pm
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  • Animation explains new standardised way of assessing student placements

    An animation is raising awareness of the new Common Placement Assessment Form (CPAF) that is available for use now.

    News — 6 October 2021 - 10:08am
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    Animation explaining the Common Placement Assessment Form