It was a real pleasure representing Chartered Society of Physiotherapy with Ash James 💭 at the launch of the ARMA report on #MSK health inequalities and deprivation yesterday. A packed room with great speakers. Looking forward to working together to act now.

You were fantastic Dr. Ruth

Again NI worst in Uk - A report has found Northern Ireland children wait longer for speech and language therapy (SLT) than the rest of the UK. By ⁦Aileen Moynagh⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

Morning 👋🏻 it’s a big day for us today as we launch our report into Early Years speech and language in Northern Ireland. You can read the top news and findings here:

rcslt.org/?p=49455

The Health Minister met with the All Party Group on Stroke today.

Robin Swann said 'important progress' been achieved on the Stroke Action Plan, but that 'much more' remains.

➡️Read more here: health-ni.gov.uk/news/important…

Today, MPs vote on new laws to protect our future generations across the UK from the harmful effects of smoking and to tackle youth vaping.

The UK’s Chief Medical Officers explain why they're supporting our plans for a #SmokefreeGeneration 🔽

gov.uk/government/new…

Very positive meeting and discussions with new international physio recruits Belfast Trust Thanks to Anne Duffy for organising. CSP BAME Network NI Board Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Claire Ronald (she/her) David Nichol Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Thank you to Liz Kimmins MLA Chair of the @niahealthcommitte for meeting this morning. Very useful discussions on community rehabilitation,physio workforce and health service transformation. Liz Kimmins NI Board Chartered Society of Physiotherapy David Nichol Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Allied Health Professions Federation NI linda dillon Órlaithí Flynn

Thanks to Junior Minister at Northern Ireland Assembly Pam Cameron MLA for your hospitality and engagement this morning. NI Board Chartered Society of Physiotherapy David Nichol

Really sorry to have missed this Dr Jonnie McCrea I did buy a ticket but couldn’t make it in the end. Glad it went well.

Physiotherapy students had an excellent day of learning, led by an expert with lived experience #civicengagement #expert #involvement

CSP organiser David Nichol having a very productive session with the Senior Leadership Team of the South Eastern Trust, in Downpatrick this morning

Today we have written to both Western Trust and Belfast Trust to ask on behalf of AHPs from all 13 professions why they are prevented from applying for these posts to lead their own professions.
WeAHPs 💙

Some of our OTs were meeting staff at the Royal today celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 🥳 Lots of information on display and a few treats for staff to enjoy too!

Thanks to all our OT staff for all the amazing work they do every day 💚

#OTWeek23

Nominations are open now for CSP Council elections – 7 places are available.

Find out more about this fantastic development opportunity: csp.org.uk/councilelectio…

In Leeds, joined up working with rehab at the centre is empowering clinicians and social care staff to help people live independently at home following a hospital stay.

LCH NHS Trust Leeds Council News

Find out more about the #ActiveRecovery pilot. #RightToRehab @RCOT

Are you a physiotherapy support worker working in the UK providing physiotherapy interventions?

If so, we want to hear from you.

We're eager to learn how we can best support and empower you. CSP Associates' Network

Complete our survey: forms.office.com/pages/response…

What ever happened to that Civic Forum?

Very useful conversations and positive engagement with NI Assembly Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly BL and Minister for Education Paul Givan at the DUP networking breakfast in South Belfast. Thanks to Tracy Tracy Kelly for the invitation. David Nichol Claire Ronald (she/her)

'We urge the government to restore long-term, ringfenced funding to provide equity of access to mental health support for all NHS and social care staff'.

The CSP joins the call for the government to prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of NHS staff independent.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-vi…