Media releases

The CSP's media releases listed by issue date.

  • CSP responds to NHS workforce strategy

    The CSP has responded to Health Education England’s draft NHS Workforce Strategy to 2027.
    Press release — 13 December 2017 - 2:59pm
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  • Delayed pay rise for NHS staff in Northern Ireland finally on its way

    NHS staff in Northern Ireland will receive their 2017-18 pay rise, the Department of Health has announced, after the increase was held up for months by political deadlock.

    Press release — 13 December 2017 - 1:20pm
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  • £12m boost for health professionals training and education in Wales

    The CSP commends Wales on increased training places.

    Press release — 8 December 2017 - 3:08pm
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  • CSP welcomes assurances for European physios post-Brexit

    The CSP responds to the latest developments in the Brexit negotiations.

    Press release — 8 December 2017 - 11:51am
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  • Jeremy Hunt letter kickstarts NHS pay process in England

    Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has written to the NHS pay review body to signal the start of talks with unions in England, including the CSP. 

    Press release — 8 December 2017 - 7:08am
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  • Government announces physiotherapists to issue fit notes

    Physiotherapists will be able to sign fit notes, the government has announced as it unveiled new plans to help more people back into work.

    Press release — 30 November 2017 - 11:16am
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  • Hunt comments on NHS pay are ‘unhelpful’, says CSP

    The CSP has joined health unions in expressing concern over comments by the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, about ongoing pay negotiations.

    Press release — 29 November 2017 - 11:01am
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  • Budget funding falls short and pay rise needed by all, says CSP

    The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has expressed disappointment at the Budget unveiled by the chancellor, Philip Hammond.

    Press release — 23 November 2017 - 9:34am
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  • Campaign calls for end to tragedy of wasted lives

    Stop wasting so many of the lives you save, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has told the NHS as it launches a new campaign to improve access to community rehabilitation services.

    Press release — 25 October 2017 - 12:08am
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  • Too many people letting muscle waste as they age, physiotherapists warn

    Get strong to live long, physiotherapists are urging older people after new polling suggested millions might not even be carrying their shopping each week.

    Press release — 29 September 2017 - 1:00am
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