Out and About Physio
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Out and About Physio
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Passionate about community physiotherapy and supporting everyone to recover and rehabilitate after illness or injury
(Views are my own)
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'The NHS wouldn’t tell a surgeon to stop an operation halfway through.

'A pharmacist wouldn’t hand out 40% of a course of antibiotics.

'So why is it OK for patients to be denied a full course of rehabilitation?'

@sarahazzard.bsky.social in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
A fine balance of hope and reality in stroke recovery | Letters
Letters: Dr Jessica Beavan on the challenges of providing effective treatment and support to patients, and Sara Hazzard on the stark impact of inadequate physiotherapy services. Plus letters from Sall...
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Join us in supporting Dementia Action Week! This year's theme is early diagnosis.

Let's raise awareness and take action to create a more inclusive and understanding community for those affected by dementia.

How are you highlighting #DementiaActionWeek this week?

#KnowTheSigns
May 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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🚀 It’s #ChooseGeriatrics week—a time to celebrate the specialty that truly adds life to years! 🏥💙

Every day, older people specialists make a difference, combining expertise with deep compassion to ensure patients thrive, not just survive.

#ChooseGeriatrics #AddingLifeToYears @gerisoc.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
First day back at work after #AGILEconf25 and I’ve just quizzed a man with Parkinson’s about his protein intake and sleep. Now I just need to work out what I do with that info #communityrehab
May 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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'This is further evidence of rehab moving up the national agenda and being recognised at last for the critical role it can play.’ @sarahazzard.bsky.social

New Neighborhood Health guidelines published by NHS England emphasise the importance of rehabilitation.

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#RightToRehab
Rehab a key component of neighbourhood teams, says new NHS guidance
The CSP has welcomed strong endorsement of the value of rehabilitation in a new publication designed to shape the creation of a ‘neighbourhood health service’ in England.
www.csp.org.uk
February 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM