Physio leader, Miriam Duffy,and her team show exactly what is possible when rehab is not an option. The new national rehab centre is exactly what any of us would want if we had a catastrophic event. This is the blueprint. Thank you Shaun for covering this important exclusive. #RightToRehab

Shaun Lintern@shaunlintern.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Inside Britain's new £105 million rehab hospital opening on time and in budget, promising a revolution in rehab and turning around the UK's poor record for those suffering life-changing injury and disease: www.thetimes.com/article/21c3...

'The renewal of this strategy presents a further opportunity to build on the current women’s health strategy and recognise the vital role that physiotherapy staff play in providing specialised care.' Sara Hazzard CSP CSP calls for physio inclusion in women’s health strategy renewal

CSP calls for physio inclusion in women’s health strategy renewal

The government has announced its women's health strategy is to be renewed in a drive to improve access and tackle inequalities.  

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'It’s shocking that rehabilitation space continues to be sidelined and routinely taken away from physiotherapy teams who are then forced to provide care in corridors.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social @theguardian.com reports on our survey, which revealed the extent of the loss of rehabilitation space.

Physiotherapy care in decline because of poor NHS facilities, poll shows

Six in 10 practitioners say loss of rehabilitation space in hospitals is harming chances of patients recovering

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'Physiotherapists are central to delivering neighbourhood health services and keeping people well in their communities, but MSK and rehab teams are already stretched to breaking point.' Sara Hazzard CSP CSP welcomes report on community rehab crisis that threatens NHS neighbourhood care plans

CSP welcomes report on community rehab crisis that threatens NHS neighbourhood care plans

The CSP has welcomed a new report highlighting the growing crisis in community health services, warning that under-resourced community rehabilitation risks undermining the government’s promise to shift care from hospitals into neighbourhood settings. 

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always handy when things land sunny side up through the postal slot! If you haven’t booked your place at the CSP conference, what are you waiting for?It promises to be a hot ticket?

@mjhs01.bsky.social your hospice was looking after my fathers wife but you allowed her children to take her body away before informing him (2 doors away) she passed away and he didn’t say goodbye. He is a 90 year old good man & is trying to phone you to find out where they have taken her body.

If you haven’t read @mehdirhasan.bsky.social book you really need to. A masterclass in action on the clip.

Mehdi Hasan@mehdirhasan.bsky.social · last yr.

Next time someone on the right claims all the political violence in this country is coming from the left, not the right, do please show them this. You're welcome

'It’s encouraging to read that the DHSC have understood that rehab and prehab are critical for inclusion in the national cancer plan.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social Physiotherapy’s role in cancer care has been formally recognised by the government. #RightToRehab

Physios’ call for rehab and prehabilitation to be included in national cancer plan is heeded

Physiotherapy’s role in cancer care has been formally recognised by government.

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Every family, everywhere that doesn’t have to fear violence against their children is truly privileged…

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.

“Give your kids an extra hug and kiss today.” Jesse Merkel spoke at a news conference outside Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where his 8-year-old son, Fletcher, was one of two children fatally shot at a back-to-school Mass on Wednesday. Read more: nyti.ms/45HBSKN

What could risk people being placed in long term care inappropriately? Read about the greatest risk to equipment and rehab and why The CSP spoke out! #RightToRehab www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... @jacoblant.bsky.social @theasrstein.bsky.social @ashjames10.bsky.social @rachel-p.bsky.social

Healthcare equipment supplier on brink of collapse

A Government spokesperson said it is ‘closely monitoring this situation’.

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When a person who is antivax has a child who falls seriously ill from measles, what can happen? An important and convincing take from @shaunlintern.bsky.social

Shaun Lintern@shaunlintern.bsky.social · last yr.

I fell for the antivax lies, then measles put my son in hospital www.thetimes.com/article/e146...

Today was a monumental day for the #RightToRehab campaign. In the NHS 10 year plan Rehab was mentioned 7x and physiotherapy or physiotherapists 4x

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy@thecsp.bsky.social · last yr.

'The inclusion of rehab in this plan is a landmark moment for the profession.' Chief executive John Cowman reacts to the publication of the 10-year health plan for the NHS in England. Read more: csp.org.uk/news/2025-07... #RightToRehab

The governments plan is going to a big read at 1030 today but check out what we are saying in advance of the announcement. #RightToRehab

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy@thecsp.bsky.social · last yr.

Ahead of the publication of the NHS 10 Year Plan, we take a closer look at the three key areas that are earmarked for change. We have been advocating for improvements and have been making the case for for what physiotherapy and rehab need across all three shifts. #RightToRehab

Are you a physio or an AHP working in rehab? #RightToRehab Trying to find you on Bluesky.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy@thecsp.bsky.social · last yr.

'Crucially rehab and good physio, good rehab, good reconditioning...' Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, placed physiotherapy at the heart of bridging the disconnect between health and social care: www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-06... #NHSConfedExpo #RightToRehab

If you’re one of those people who are trying to answer - what is a neighbourhood team? read on.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy@thecsp.bsky.social · last yr.

Neighbourhood health teams are in the news again today, set to be a central part of the forthcoming NHS 10-year plan. These services work best with rehab at their core, and AHP leadership driving them forward. Our panel outlined why at #NHSConfedExpo this week.

'Admission prevention must begin in the community by helping people manage conditions, recover after illness or injury, and avoid falls.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social Our response to the government’s announcement of a £450 million investment in urgent and emergency care ⬇️ #RightToRehab

Investment in emergency care welcome but rehab neglect risks undermining its impact, says CSP

The CSP has welcomed the government’s announcement of a £450 million investment in urgent and emergency care as a vital step toward helping patients get the care they need and reducing pressure on A&E...

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Today is one of those days when you look after the ranch so that colleagues can do some of the more interactive stuff. But also a good opp to share the love with finance and HR and do that third strength workout of the week.

some things are so funny, no matter what you believe…

Jon Cooper@joncooper-us.bsky.social · last yr.

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Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw

Breakfast with Sarah Woolnough at the Kingsfund #KFSocialCareReform with former deputy PM and social care advocate Damian Green MP and panel. mSat next to Polly Toynbee and had a good catch up with the President of The British Geriatric Society. @JKDhesi

'Rehabilitation isn't optional, it's an essential.' Speaking on BBC News, CSP's @sarahazzard.bsky.social warned about the consequences of major service cuts, following reports of drastic budget measures affecting NHS trusts across England.

'Cutting services may help balance budgets in the short term, but the long-term cost to patient care and staff wellbeing could well be devastating.' - @sarahazzard.bsky.social Protect physio jobs and rehab services from devastating cuts ⬇️ #RightToRehab

Protect physio jobs and rehab services from devastating cuts, CSP says

The CSP is warning of the consequences of cutting physio roles and rehab centres as NHS trusts across England face drastic budget measures.

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The unthinkable is happening. A one minute read. Share please. The Chartered Society Of Physiotherapy - Protect physio jobs and rehab services from devastating cuts, CSP says www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-05...

Protect physio jobs and rehab services from devastating cuts, CSP says

The CSP is warning of the consequences of cutting physio roles and rehab centres as NHS trusts across England face drastic budget measures.

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Forget the ugly pic. Hackney Downes is a true example of striving towards real accessibility and creating belonging for all in our playgrounds and parks. thank you to all the people at hackney making this reality and for the leadership of our @mayorofhackney

Northern Ireland is one step closer to a national rehab framework - backed by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. CSP and partners brought together professionals, policymakers & patients to decide the key themes for the framework. Tell us what you'd include ⬇️

CSP wins health minister backing for NI rehab framework

Northern Ireland took a major step towards adopting a national framework for rehabilitation thanks to work by the CSP.

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy@thecsp.bsky.social · last yr.

Physiotherapy has prominently featured in the media in 2025 — covering FCPs, back pain treatment, the NHS 10 Year Plan, and advice from physiotherapists on exercising. Catch up with the February-March highlights. ⬇️

'The wider determinants of health are the social, economic and environmental conditions in which people live that have a positive or negative impact on health.' - @sarahazzard.bsky.social The CSP has become an official supporter of the @healthequals.bsky.social campaign.

CSP supports the Health Equals campaign

The CSP has become an official supporter of the Health Equals campaign, strengthening its commitment to tackling health inequalities and promoting the wider determinants of health.

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I am going to sign off for a while in favour of a break but want to leave you with my take on the kingsfund report last week. And a hats off thank you to all the comms people that make all our comms happen! #RightToRehab www.linkedin.com/posts/saraha...

#kingsfund #righttorehab | Sara Hazzard (She/her) MCIPR

My response to the report out from the #Kingsfund today. Clearly now we need bold action from the government. We need to count and fund more than hospitals. We must use the workforce at the ready to d...

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sometimes one of your teams captures some standout content. Our deputy chair of council in their day job! Scouse school is definitely worth a watch.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy@thecsp.bsky.social · 2y ago

Liverpool is more than just a city – it’s a community. 📽️ How @nhsuhlg.bsky.social’s Scouse School fosters belonging and celebrates diversity. Learn how this CSP-aligned initiative is creating a culture of inclusion for international staff: www.csp.org.uk/careers-jobs...

'If we’re serious about creating a sustainable NHS, we can’t keep pouring money into hospitals while neglecting the services that stop people needing them in the first place.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social responds to the lastest @thekingsfund.bsky.social report. #RightToRehab

#kingsfund #righttorehab | Sara Hazzard (She/her) MCIPR

My response to the report out from the #Kingsfund today. Clearly now we need bold action from the government. We need to count and fund more than hospitals. We…

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