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  • Gulf between physical and mental health care costs the NHS £11 billion, says King’s Fund

    Physiotherapists and other health professionals can help to integrate mental and physical health services, according to a leading health thinktank.

    News — 11 March 2016 - 12:11pm
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  • CSP wins support at TUC Women’s conference for better maternity rights and a fully-funded NHS

    The government must recognise that the wellbeing of NHS employees is being damaged by tight budgets and understaffing, CSP member Sarah Webb told hundreds of women trade unionists in London.

    News — 10 March 2016 - 12:58pm
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  • Profession gets a boost as sports physio takes key Rio Olympic Games role

    In less than five months, Team GB will be trying to repeat its record-breaking medal performance from London 2012 at the next Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

    News — 10 March 2016 - 11:30am
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  • Physios must be part of the solution to the ‘looming crisis’ in NHS general practice

    A report on the ‘looming crisis’ facing general practice suggests that many patients would accept consultations with physiotherapists or other health professionals instead of doctors.

    News — 9 March 2016 - 4:37pm
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    Physios must be part of the solution to the ‘looming crisis’ in NHS general practice
  • Physio plans major trial into whether Pilates helps incontinence

    Essex-based physiotherapist Samantha Head is planning a large-scale clinical trial of the potential for Pilates to help women with urinary incontinence.

    News — 9 March 2016 - 1:52pm
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    Physio plans major trial into whether Pilates helps incontinence
  • One You campaign urges adults to adopt healthy behaviours

    Public Health England (PHE) has launched a national campaign to encourage adults, particularly those in middle age, to make small lifestyle changes that will improve their health and wellbeing.

    News — 9 March 2016 - 12:58pm
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  • Government denies fair pay for NHS staff, says CSP

    'A 1 percent rise won’t give physiotherapists and other NHS staff much cause for celebration'.

    Press release — 8 March 2016 - 3:45pm
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  • CSP says 1% NHS award means further real term cuts to physio staff pay packets

    Ministers have accepted the recommendations of the NHS pay review body (PRB) to award a one per cent increase in pay for all NHS staff.

    News — 8 March 2016 - 3:32pm
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    CSP condemns 1% pay rise for NHS staff as another ‘shameful’ government act
  • Physios paint faces to support facial palsy patients

    Physiotherapists in West Sussex have painted one side of their faces to show support for people with facial palsy.

    News — 8 March 2016 - 3:16pm
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  • ‘Advancing healthcare’ judges shortlist physios for awards

    Physios are among the finalists for the 2016 Advancing Healthcare awards, sponsored by all four UK governments and organisations including Public Health England.

    News — 8 March 2016 - 1:34pm
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    ‘Advancing healthcare’ judges shortlist physios for awards