CSP cries out for realistic physio staffing levels to prevent delayed discharges
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) says that an increase in physiotherapy staffing numbers is required to reduce the pressures on acute and emergency care…
Record five percent pay rise offered to NHS Scotland staff
The Scottish Government has offered a record five percent pay rise to NHS Scotland Agenda for Change staff, which includes professionals who work with assistive…
Study suggests PTs use a blend of face-to-face and remote physiotherapy to enhance treatment
A University of Manchester evaluation of remote physiotherapy services used across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic has shown the mix of in-person and remote…
CSP calls for urgent pay rise for NHS physiotherapists to avoid staffing “crisis”
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has detailed how a meaningful pay rise is needed to avoid a physiotherapy staffing “crisis” becoming a permanent feature…
NHS pay rise delay in England slammed by CSP
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid NHS staff in England will be made to wait for any pay rise next year after the UK…
RESPONSE: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for health and social care workers sparks mixed reactions
Following the UK Government’s announcement that all frontline health and social care workers in England will need to have had both COVID-19 vaccines by 1…
OPINION: Health and care organisations say social care funding reforms do not go far enough
Following the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) recent announcement about reforming the NHS and social care in an effort to tackle COVID-19 backlogs…
Over 15 percent of physiotherapy roles in Northern Ireland are vacant, CSP warns
A record high in vacant physiotherapy jobs across Northern Ireland is threatening patient care, says The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The organisation is now…
CSP welcomes Scottish parties’ commitment to improving rehab provision
A commitment to a ‘right to rehabilitation' has been included in the Scottish National Party (SNP) manifesto and the Scottish Liberal Democrats manifesto, which have…
New online governance hub launched for physiotherapists in independent sector
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has joined with Physio First to create a digital resource to support members working in the independent sector. The…