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  • Alarm at threat to workplace learning opportunities partnership

    The CSP has expressed concern at reports that the Union Learning Fund (ULF) is facing closure.

     

    Press release — 8 October 2020 - 5:14pm
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  • CSP welcomes 'long Covid' acknowledgement

    The CSP has welcomed the NHS’s announcement of investment for people with long-term Covid-19 symptoms, and its recognition that long Covid is a severe and long term health condition that requires rehabilitation to recover.

    News — 8 October 2020 - 2:27pm
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  • Wear red to help fight racism on 16 October

    CSP members are encouraged to wear red on 16 October to show support for the Show Racism the Red Card campaign, which funds anti-racism education in England, Wales and Scotland.

    News — 8 October 2020 - 10:32am
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    Show Racism the Red Card
  • Moving Forward review now available as patient resource

    A new public and patient-facing guide, developed from the Moving Forward Themed Review carried out by the CSP, Keele University and Versus Arthritis, has been published this month.

    News — 5 October 2020 - 4:51pm
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    NIHR Moving Forward guide
  • Thanks for participating in the evaluation of remote physio services survey

    The first part of a comprehensive evaluation of remote physiotherapy services during the Covid-19 pandemic is now complete, with more than 1,600 services - covering all services and settings across the UK - taking part in an online survey.

    News — 2 October 2020 - 10:06am
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  • Lack of coronavirus testing puts mental health of physio staff at risk

    Just one in five NHS physiotherapy staff reported having regular asymptomatic Covid-19 testing at work, causing significant anxiety with 73 per cent saying there were worried about passing on the virus to patients, colleagues or family. 

    News — 1 October 2020 - 9:18am
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  • Coming soon – the new Frontline

    The October issue of Frontline, which marks Black History Month, is out soon. 

    News — 30 September 2020 - 12:12pm
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    October 2020 Frontline
  • Evidence shows huge benefits of FCP

    A national evaluation into the First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) role in England showcases the strength of the model, the CSP says.

    News — 30 September 2020 - 11:11am
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  • CSP to explore role of exercise professionals in support workforce

    The CSP has been awarded one of a suite of Health Education England (HEE) projects aimed at developing and scaling safe and effective support roles in NHS-commissioned allied health profession (AHP) services in England.

    News — 29 September 2020 - 10:10am
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  • New CSP Covid-19 rehabilitation standards launched

    A third set of standards, this time covering community rehabilitation and physiotherapy care for adults with Covid-19, has been launched.

    News — 25 September 2020 - 11:24am
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    Covid-19 rehabilitation standards