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The government announced today that most frontline healthcare staff in England will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

The government in England today declined to confirm when they will bring in compulsory flu and Covid vaccinations for healthcare workers.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has now published its new guidance on the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The CSP and partners say a national network of rehab leads must be appointed to avoid a never-ending cycle of health crises.

The CSP will be running a webinar on Thursday 11 November to support members providing physiotherapy in the private sector.

The CSP has insisted Covid-19 vaccinations should remain voluntary as the government signals a move towards enforcing them as a condition of work

The CSP is saddened to announce that Natalie Beswetherick, the CSP Director of Practice and Development, will be retiring from the CSP at the end of December. 

A shortage of respirator equipment is stranding people in hospital, or leaving patients at home without vital treatment.

While welcoming the announcement of increased funding for the NHS, the CSP has cautioned that workforce issues must also be addressed.

The CSP is developing a major new strengthening hub for physiotherapy staff and other professionals after securing further funding from Sport England.