Give stroke survivors better access to post-hospital rehab, CSP urges
The CSP is backing a call for a revamped national stroke strategy, after a survey revealed that many people who survive strokes in England lack access to rehabilitation.
Stroke award for community physio’s motivating approach
Community physiotherapist Sean Curran has won a Northern Ireland Stroke Association award in recognition of his efforts to tailor rehabilitation to patients’ individual lifestyles and interests.
CSP expects self-referral to be extended across Northern Ireland
The CSP in Northern Ireland has reiterated its commitment to the long-awaited introduction of self-referral to physiotherapy across the country. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where self-referral is not available.
Physios to be charged for European Professional Card once legislation is in place
Charges for the European Professional Card, which allows physios to practise in EU countries outside the UK, will be introduced once new legislation is in place, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has confirmed.
Health charity makes funds available for innovation
Pioneering physio teams could claim up to £75,000 to implement and measure their ideas, thanks to the latest round of grants from charity the Health Foundation.
