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'All these achievements show the value you bring not just to the NHS but to society as a whole and this government remains committed to supporting the physiotherapy profession.'
Health minister Karin Smyth MP thanked physiotherapy staff at the CSP's annual conference. #Physio25
Health minister Karin Smyth MP thanked physiotherapy staff at the CSP's annual conference. #Physio25
CSP members making ‘a profound difference’, minister tells conference
A UK government health minister thanked physiotherapy staff across all sectors for their contribution to the health of the nation in a video address to the CSP annual conference.
www.csp.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
'All these achievements show the value you bring not just to the NHS but to society as a whole and this government remains committed to supporting the physiotherapy profession.'
Health minister Karin Smyth MP thanked physiotherapy staff at the CSP's annual conference. #Physio25
Health minister Karin Smyth MP thanked physiotherapy staff at the CSP's annual conference. #Physio25
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In 2023, life expectancy for females in the UK was 82.9 years, lower than all other comparable countries.
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
In 2023, life expectancy for females in the UK was 82.9 years, lower than all other comparable countries.
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
@davidbsampson.bsky.social The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy need MPs to support a universal #RightToRehab Please visit the stand J4 at #LabourConf25 to hear why recovery after illness, injury or with a long-term condition matters 💪 and sign up as a rehab champion for your constituents.
September 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
@davidbsampson.bsky.social The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy need MPs to support a universal #RightToRehab Please visit the stand J4 at #LabourConf25 to hear why recovery after illness, injury or with a long-term condition matters 💪 and sign up as a rehab champion for your constituents.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing.... RIP The Hitman....
Ricky Hatton death: Tributes paid to British boxer by Amir Khan, Wayne Rooney, Tyson Fury
British boxer Ricky Hatton is remembered as a
www.bbc.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing.... RIP The Hitman....
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'There is a real risk that the value of FCPs will be overlooked, and potentially lost, just as their contribution is most needed.'
GP Dr Stuart Baker says #FirstContactPhysios brought in to support general practice are one of the success stories of ARRS - for @gponline.bsky.social.
GP Dr Stuart Baker says #FirstContactPhysios brought in to support general practice are one of the success stories of ARRS - for @gponline.bsky.social.
Viewpoint: ARRS GP expansion must not come at expense of physios
Physiotherapists brought in to support general practice are one of the success stories of the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS), says Taunton GP Dr Stuart Baker - and changes allowing more ...
www.gponline.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
'There is a real risk that the value of FCPs will be overlooked, and potentially lost, just as their contribution is most needed.'
GP Dr Stuart Baker says #FirstContactPhysios brought in to support general practice are one of the success stories of ARRS - for @gponline.bsky.social.
GP Dr Stuart Baker says #FirstContactPhysios brought in to support general practice are one of the success stories of ARRS - for @gponline.bsky.social.
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'Are people believing this information?'
Here, #ZitaZachariah, managing editor of the #rpharms journals, speaks with #JessicaMor, whose award-winning research has raised concerns over online drug marketing
Here, #ZitaZachariah, managing editor of the #rpharms journals, speaks with #JessicaMor, whose award-winning research has raised concerns over online drug marketing
‘Are people believing this information?’: research raises concerns over online drug marketing
Given the ubiquity of health influencers touting cures to millions of followers, a recent review in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research (JPHSR) has raised concerns about the…
buff.ly
July 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM
'Are people believing this information?'
Here, #ZitaZachariah, managing editor of the #rpharms journals, speaks with #JessicaMor, whose award-winning research has raised concerns over online drug marketing
Here, #ZitaZachariah, managing editor of the #rpharms journals, speaks with #JessicaMor, whose award-winning research has raised concerns over online drug marketing
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National media coverage as we raise the alarm about the impact of NHS recruitment freezes. ⬇️
Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify | via @the-independent.com
Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify | via @the-independent.com
Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify
Physiotherapists help people with musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological problems.
www.independent.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
National media coverage as we raise the alarm about the impact of NHS recruitment freezes. ⬇️
Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify | via @the-independent.com
Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify | via @the-independent.com
Knee Bracing for Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis: A Service Evaluation - Hetherington - 2025 - Musculoskeletal Care - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Knee Bracing for Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis: A Service Evaluation
Objectives This service evaluation examined the impact of offloader knee bracing for unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) on pain, quality of life (QoL) and activities of daily living (ADL). Desig...
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June 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Knee Bracing for Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis: A Service Evaluation - Hetherington - 2025 - Musculoskeletal Care - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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It's #NationalWalkingMonth (and wheeling, of course!) - take a look at why cycling and walking are great for your mental health in our blog 👇
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Why cycling and walking are great for your mental health
Cycling and walking have huge benefits for our wellbeing. Find out why keeping active is good for your mental health.
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May 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It's #NationalWalkingMonth (and wheeling, of course!) - take a look at why cycling and walking are great for your mental health in our blog 👇
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It's #NationalWalkingMonth
If you're looking for motivation to get out there, take a look at our blog and read all about the health benefits of cycling, walking and wheeling 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 🚴♀️
👇 buff.ly/9jGjuVu
If you're looking for motivation to get out there, take a look at our blog and read all about the health benefits of cycling, walking and wheeling 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 🚴♀️
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Health benefits of cycling and walking
Getting out walking or cycling burns calories, gets your heart pumping and works your legs and abs. It can also lift your mood, put a smile on your face and improve your general health and wellbeing.
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May 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It's #NationalWalkingMonth
If you're looking for motivation to get out there, take a look at our blog and read all about the health benefits of cycling, walking and wheeling 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 🚴♀️
👇 buff.ly/9jGjuVu
If you're looking for motivation to get out there, take a look at our blog and read all about the health benefits of cycling, walking and wheeling 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 🚴♀️
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An event at the Senedd in Cardiff this week highlighted how streets that are better for walking can boost local businesses in Wales
Living Streets: Event highlights benefits of pedestrianised high streets
An event at the Senedd in Cardiff this week highlighted how streets that are better for walking can boost local businesses in Wales. Data from Living Streets’ updated Pedestrian Pound report shows tha...
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April 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
An event at the Senedd in Cardiff this week highlighted how streets that are better for walking can boost local businesses in Wales
Partial solar eclipse ongoing...
March 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Partial solar eclipse ongoing...
Nearly 50% of children & young people are not physically active. This is measured against the parameter of being active for at least an hour a day. This can be a potential problem in the future as being active can reduce the incidence of Metabolic Syndrome: diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity...
March 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Nearly 50% of children & young people are not physically active. This is measured against the parameter of being active for at least an hour a day. This can be a potential problem in the future as being active can reduce the incidence of Metabolic Syndrome: diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity...
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'Access to timely, high-quality, personalised rehab is going to be critical to moving from welfare to work.'
@robyeldham.bsky.social examines what the DWP green paper on welfare reform means for physiotherapy and disabled members.
@robyeldham.bsky.social examines what the DWP green paper on welfare reform means for physiotherapy and disabled members.
Difficult decisions on worklessness
For physiotherapy, the announcement of £1 billion investment in supporting people with long-term health conditions or disabilities into work signals a positive step forward.
www.csp.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
'Access to timely, high-quality, personalised rehab is going to be critical to moving from welfare to work.'
@robyeldham.bsky.social examines what the DWP green paper on welfare reform means for physiotherapy and disabled members.
@robyeldham.bsky.social examines what the DWP green paper on welfare reform means for physiotherapy and disabled members.
Fantastic day to get out & about! Sun is out, a gentle breeze & layered up for the single digit temp. So lucky to have a seafront nearby. 🌅
March 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Fantastic day to get out & about! Sun is out, a gentle breeze & layered up for the single digit temp. So lucky to have a seafront nearby. 🌅
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'Rehab is key not just to good recovery but to prevention of future demand on the NHS.' 👏
Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the importance of rehabilitation in making the NHS work, following the launch of healthcare reforms and a social care commission in England this week.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the importance of rehabilitation in making the NHS work, following the launch of healthcare reforms and a social care commission in England this week.
January 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
'Rehab is key not just to good recovery but to prevention of future demand on the NHS.' 👏
Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the importance of rehabilitation in making the NHS work, following the launch of healthcare reforms and a social care commission in England this week.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the importance of rehabilitation in making the NHS work, following the launch of healthcare reforms and a social care commission in England this week.
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#ntsummit and the experience so far of ARRS, has confirmed that contracting the main MSK provider to employ FCPs provides better development, support and work balance for FCPs (as well as other benefits for GPs and more importantly patients).
March 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
#ntsummit and the experience so far of ARRS, has confirmed that contracting the main MSK provider to employ FCPs provides better development, support and work balance for FCPs (as well as other benefits for GPs and more importantly patients).
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Our Children's Walking and Cycling Index report was released last week.
The report finds girls, like Lily from Swansea, are being left behind when it comes to cycling, despite over half of children wanting to cycle more.
The report finds girls, like Lily from Swansea, are being left behind when it comes to cycling, despite over half of children wanting to cycle more.
March 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Our Children's Walking and Cycling Index report was released last week.
The report finds girls, like Lily from Swansea, are being left behind when it comes to cycling, despite over half of children wanting to cycle more.
The report finds girls, like Lily from Swansea, are being left behind when it comes to cycling, despite over half of children wanting to cycle more.
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How can you reduce waiting times for community MSK appointments❓
Join @nhsgirft.bsky.social webinar to hear how the GIRFT community #MSK programme can support your work.
📅6/3 - 12.30
Register 🔗 www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/intro...
Join @nhsgirft.bsky.social webinar to hear how the GIRFT community #MSK programme can support your work.
📅6/3 - 12.30
Register 🔗 www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/intro...
March 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
How can you reduce waiting times for community MSK appointments❓
Join @nhsgirft.bsky.social webinar to hear how the GIRFT community #MSK programme can support your work.
📅6/3 - 12.30
Register 🔗 www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/intro...
Join @nhsgirft.bsky.social webinar to hear how the GIRFT community #MSK programme can support your work.
📅6/3 - 12.30
Register 🔗 www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/intro...
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"Without drastic intervention, 3·80 billion adults over
the age of 25 years will have overweight and obesity by
2050."
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @thelancet.bsky.social
the age of 25 years will have overweight and obesity by
2050."
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @thelancet.bsky.social
Global, regional, and national prevalence of adult overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
No country to date has successfully curbed the rising rates of adult overweight and
obesity. Without immediate and effective intervention, overweight and obesity will
continue to increase globally. Pa...
www.thelancet.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
"Without drastic intervention, 3·80 billion adults over
the age of 25 years will have overweight and obesity by
2050."
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @thelancet.bsky.social
the age of 25 years will have overweight and obesity by
2050."
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @thelancet.bsky.social
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Why do men bike more than women in many countries?
A new study from Spain shows that the construction of a connected network of high-quality protected bike lanes helps to close this gender gap.
When we fail to build protected bike lanes, we keep women from riding bikes.
A new study from Spain shows that the construction of a connected network of high-quality protected bike lanes helps to close this gender gap.
When we fail to build protected bike lanes, we keep women from riding bikes.
March 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Why do men bike more than women in many countries?
A new study from Spain shows that the construction of a connected network of high-quality protected bike lanes helps to close this gender gap.
When we fail to build protected bike lanes, we keep women from riding bikes.
A new study from Spain shows that the construction of a connected network of high-quality protected bike lanes helps to close this gender gap.
When we fail to build protected bike lanes, we keep women from riding bikes.
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Research: Protected bike lanes result in approximate doubling of number of users in a network link. Roughly twice as many women as men become new users of a link when protected infrastructure is installed.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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February 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Research: Protected bike lanes result in approximate doubling of number of users in a network link. Roughly twice as many women as men become new users of a link when protected infrastructure is installed.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Today sees the release of the Children’s Walking and Cycling Index report - the first of it’s kind - sponsored by Halfords
Children are often overlooked by decision-makers and officers in transport, or if they are considered, it's on the school journey.
Children are often overlooked by decision-makers and officers in transport, or if they are considered, it's on the school journey.
February 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Today sees the release of the Children’s Walking and Cycling Index report - the first of it’s kind - sponsored by Halfords
Children are often overlooked by decision-makers and officers in transport, or if they are considered, it's on the school journey.
Children are often overlooked by decision-makers and officers in transport, or if they are considered, it's on the school journey.
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"The net zero sector is growing three times faster than the overall UK economy... providing high-wage jobs across the country while... increasing energy security." It "grew by 10% in 2024 and generated £83bn in gross value added".
'Nuff said.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
'Nuff said.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Britain’s net zero economy is booming, CBI says
Green sector growing at triple the rate of the UK economy, providing high-wage jobs and increasing energy security
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"The net zero sector is growing three times faster than the overall UK economy... providing high-wage jobs across the country while... increasing energy security." It "grew by 10% in 2024 and generated £83bn in gross value added".
'Nuff said.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
'Nuff said.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
