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  • CSP survey shows members with dyslexia face barriers to work and study adjustments

    A CSP poll has revealed that many members with dyslexia experience problems gaining the reasonable adjustments they need at work or university.

    News — 6 May 2016 - 12:45pm
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  • King’s Fund finds physios are easing mounting pressure on GPs

    A report about the scale of increase in GP workload says practices are successfully using physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to manage less serious illness.

    News — 5 May 2016 - 5:00am
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  • Yorkshire physios launch sports day for disabled children

    Physiotherapists in south Yorkshire held a ‘taster day’ to give disabled children a chance to try out a range of inclusive sports.

    News — 4 May 2016 - 1:54pm
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  • Tackle obesity, CSP urges government

    A sharp rise in obesity means the government must make improving public health an urgent priority, according to the CSP.

    News — 29 April 2016 - 3:39pm
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  • Prime minister backs physio in primary care

    David Cameron’s backing of physiotherapists in GP surgeries at prime minister’s questions this week last week is further evidence of the cut-through the CSP is having on the issue, according to the CSP’s head of policy.

    News — 29 April 2016 - 11:18am
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  • Marathon effort from physiotherapy keeps key sporting event on the road

    One thousand runners pounding the streets of London received physiotherapy treatment for muscle cramp, muscle and tendon strain and joint pain.

    News — 28 April 2016 - 12:56pm
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  • ‘Major concessions’ earned by unions will protect workers, CSP says

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has welcomed further concessions by the government on its controversial Trade Union Bill.

    Press release — 28 April 2016 - 11:28am
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  • Diploma opportunity opens for Betsi Cadwaladr support workers

    Nearly 30 physiotherapy support staff from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board attended an event on 21 April to hear about opportunities to study for a diploma.

    News — 28 April 2016 - 9:44am
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  • GPs support physios as a first point of contact in surgeries

    The CSP’s proposals for physiotherapists to work in GP practices as a first point of contact for patients were strongly supported by delegates at a British Medical Association (BMA) conference in London.

    News — 26 April 2016 - 3:25pm
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  • Tweet your MP and defend your rights at work

    Tweet your MP – now. That’s the CSP’s message ahead of MPs taking their final vote on the trade union bill on 27 April.

    News — 26 April 2016 - 3:00pm
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