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  • Physios are offered a last chance to apply for neuro rehab workshop in Brazil

    Post-doctoral physiotherapists working in neuro rehabilitation are invited to apply by 8 January to participate in a fully-funded three-day workshop in Brazil, taking place in March 2016.

    News — 23 December 2015 - 4:42pm
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    Physios are offered a last chance to apply for neuro rehab workshop in Brazil
  • Bosses sign recognition deal with physios at leading neuro hospital

    The CSP will represent more than 30 physiotherapy staff at a highly specialist neuro hospital in south west London.

    News — 18 December 2015 - 12:37pm
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  • Northern Ireland funding welcome but big issues such as pay remain, says CSP

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in Northern Ireland has welcomed the announcement of an increase in funding for the Department of Health as part of the Northern Ireland Executive's 2016/17 budget.

    Press release — 18 December 2015 - 10:27am
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  • Palliative care physios welcome NICE call to care for dying people as individuals

    The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative Care (ACPOPC) has welcomed a guideline saying end-of-life care in England must be tailored to the needs of dying people.

    News — 18 December 2015 - 9:25am
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  • Mid Essex cuts plan strongly opposed by public

    Proposals in parts of Essex to cut physiotherapy services for people with common conditions like back and neck pain are overwhelmingly opposed by people in the county, new polling reveals.

    Press release — 17 December 2015 - 2:26pm
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  • MP demands deadlines in wheelchair provision

    An urgent review should be carried out to ensure people with neuromuscular conditions get rapid access to the wheelchairs and other equipment they need, MP Rachael Maskell has said.

    News — 17 December 2015 - 12:41pm
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  • CSP launches ‘one-stop shop’ for cardiorespiratory physios

    A resource developed by the CSP could help physio staff working with people with cardiorespiratory conditions to alleviate some of the winter pressures on the health service.

    News — 16 December 2015 - 11:19am
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  • CSP policy aims to increase student places

    The CSP has pledged to campaign to secure more training places for physiotherapy students in England, as government plans to introduce tuition fees gather pace.

    News — 15 December 2015 - 5:51pm
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  • CSP reps win annual awards

    Three CSP reps were in the limelight at the society’s annual awards on 11 December.

    News — 14 December 2015 - 4:50pm
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  • Palliative rehab team wins award for ‘empowering’ patients in the community

    A project led by a physiotherapist based at an east London hospice has won the ‘innovation in volunteering’ category at Hospice UK’s 2015 Awards. 

    News — 14 December 2015 - 12:36pm
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