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11th November 2024
Peri-Procedural Management of Anticoagulants with MSK Injections
Peri-Procedural Management of Anticoagulants with MSK Injections Wednesdsay 4th December 2024 8pm GMT Webinar Are you administering injections, looking to support patients needing them, or simply keen to join insightful discussions about injection practice?With more patients on anticoagulation therapy than ever, the clinical landscape around injections is changing, raising important considerations for safety and best […]
More info17th October 2024
Study Day 15th November 2024, **EARLY BIRD RATE EXTENDED**
APPN Study Day – Advancing Physiotherapy – Managing Complexity Millenium Point, Birmingham, Friday 15th November 2024 The national advanced practice study day will take place in Birmingham this is a must attend event for all advanced practitioner physiotherapists from every clinical background. The day will cover all 4 pillars of advanced practice and there is […]
More info23rd September 2024
Select Poster Submissions welcome for #APPNStudyDay2024
Why not showcase your work in your ACP journey or innovative service redesign by presenting a poster at the upcoming APPN Study day, to be held at Millenium Point, Birmingham on Friday 15th November 2024? The vision of APPN working across professional networks is to provide opportunities for sharing and learning best practice, innovation and transformation. We invite […]
More info22nd August 2024
CSP Annual Conference
The APPN and NSN are pleased to coproduce a networking session dedicated to; the challenges and successes of implementing spinal injection services, at this years CSP Conference on Saturday 12th October (session link: https://csp2024.abstractserver.com/program/#/details/sessions/155 ). The session will bring together, experts from around the UK, to showcase their Spinal Injection services and implementation journeys, […]
More info1st May 2024
A survey to explore the current practice and confidence of musculoskeletal physiotherapists within x-ray evaluation
Are you a UK based musculoskeletal physiotherapist with the rights to order x-rays? This includes APPs, FCPs, ESPs MCATs or MSK physiotherapists working in extended roles. Aims: To explore the current practice and confidence of musculoskeletal physiotherapists within x-ray evaluation. Access the survey by clicking on the link or scanning the QR code included in […]
More info12th February 2024
National Spine Network 2024 Annual Meeting : Tuesday 5th March 2024 : Birmingham
The APPN Spinal Community of Practice are pleased to announce a collaboration with the National Spine Network (NSN), in bringing you ‘NSN24’ to Birmingham on Tuesday 5th March 2024. The NSN have put together a great programme of speakers and interactive sessions, for their annual study day in 2024, addressing the theme of ‘Health Inequalities […]
More info6th February 2024
Nurturing Researchers Conference
Nurturing Researchers Conference: 21 June 2024 at Manchester Metropolitan University Submit your research ideas (deadline 29th February) The Nurturing Researchers conference is designed to support early researchers who are new to research or not yet started their level 7 advanced pillar of research. We are aiming this conference at specifically supporting you with skills to […]
More info6th February 2024
Clinical Academic research support drop in sessions
Every second Thursday of the month, Dr Tim Noblet and Dr Lianne Wood will provide a one-hour drop-in session to support APPN members with their Clinical Academic or research queries. Don’t know whether your project is research or not? Unsure how to get on a Clinical Academic pathway? Not sure where to get support to […]
More info1st November 2023
URGENT PLEASE NOTE : 1st November Webinar is Postponed until further notice
All those booked on will keep their place when a new date is arranged. .
More info8th August 2023
Sharing Research
Exploring Physiotherapists’ Perspectives on Using the Fit Note in Practice: A Survey Study Please find below information about the study, along with the survey link. The participant information sheet is embedded in the survey. What is the research about? In this research project we want to understand how physiotherapists think and feel about using the […]
More info25th May 2023
Equity, Diversity and Belonging – Translating Knowledge into Practice Webinar 24/04/23
Please find below a link to the Equity, Diversity and Belonging – Translating Knowledge into Practice video. This webinar was originally broadcast on 24th April 2023. https://vimeo.com/user74739053/download/821243982/4a53586eae
More info3rd March 2023
Poster Submissions welcome for #APPNStudyDay2023
Why not showcase your work in your ACP journey or innovative service redesign by presenting a poster at the upcoming APPN Study day, to be held at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool on Thursday 25th May 2023? The vision of APPN working across professional networks is to provide opportunities for sharing and learning best practice, innovation and […]
More info22nd October 2022
The MSK Conference 23-24 November 2022
Raising Our Standards – Shared Goal, One Future : The MSK Conference will be opening its doors at NEC, Birmingham on 23-24 November 2022 In association with Therapy Expo, the MSK Conference is the first collaborative conference between the three leading MSK organisations in the UK, MACP (Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists), SOMM (The Society of […]
More info22nd October 2022
NEW : UK MSK advanced practice standards
The APPN as part of the Musculoskeletal Partnership Group are pleased to launch the United Kingdom Musculoskeletal (MSK) Advanced Practice Standards (The Standards) with the MSK community. The Standards outline the minimum knowledge, skills and behaviours required of all clinicians working at advanced practice level in the UK within the MSK specialty, across professions and […]
More info3rd April 2022
NICE guideline : Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome: diagnosis and management
This final guideline has now been published on the NICE website. You can also find the supporting evidence, tools and resources as well as all the stakeholder comments (consultation table 1 and consultation table 2) that we received during consultation and the responses to these comments. The comments were invaluable in helping us to develop […]
More info6th July 2021
New FCP career resource
Please find the latest resource from the CSP which is a new career guide for FCP. The link is below and feel free to send to colleagues. The link should be accessible for non CSP members as well. https://www.csp.org.uk/professional-clinical/improvement-innovation/first-contact-physiotherapy/career-guide
More info5th July 2021
FCP Webinar 20th May and FAQ Bonus video : available for all to view
FCP Supervision in association with APPN, SOMM and MACP 20th May : CLICK HERE TO VIEW FCP FAQ Bonus video : CLICK HERE TO VIEW
More info19th June 2021
Invitation to Online Event : Beyond Allyship, A Conversation for All
In support of the wider work currently being carried out on the CSP’s equity, diversity and belonging strategy, we are planning to hold an online discussion event for CSP members called Beyond Allyship – A Conversation for All, which will be hosted by the Chair of Council Alex MacKenzie with the following guest panellists: · Stephanie Nixon – an associate professor […]
More info28th May 2021
SCRIPT : elearning programme
SCRIPT: new elearning portfolio supports safer prescribing The new SCRIPT Safety portfolio aims to develop healthcare professionals’ knowledge and skills in prescribing practice, therapeutics and provides guidance on medicines management. Carers, non-medical and independent prescribers may also find the elearning useful. The portfolio consists of 19 modules in 3 categories, covering a range of topics […]
More info25th May 2021
24th May 2021
23rd April 2021
HEE AP credential for older people, acute medicine, community rehabilitation and exercise-based approaches for LTC
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18th April 2021
New updates for the Respiratory Physiotherapy programme
Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) has updated the free Respiratory Physiotherapy e-learning programme to further support physiotherapists treating patients with respiratory conditions, including COVID-19. The programme, developed in partnership with the University of Southampton, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, launched in September 2020 to support existing […]
More info16th March 2021
FCP SUPERVISION AND VERIFICATION OF PRACTICE TRAINING
Primary care training hubs will now be taking over the training from the Professional networks. Contact your local training hub to find out when these are likely to run. https://youtu.be/exIqJiBmouo
More info19th February 2021
ARRS/FCP funding
CSP welcomes extra funding for first contact physios and advanced practice roles in England Funding for first contact physiotherapists, and other additional roles in primary care, is set to increase by up to £300 million in England this year. https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2021-02-18-csp-welcomes-extra-funding-first-contact-physios-advanced-practice-roles-england
More info8th February 2021
Celebrating LGBTQIO+ history month
Have you taken a look at the CSPs cover feature in February’s Frontline by Ella Braidwood a must read https://www.csp.org.uk/frontline/27/2/01-feb-2021
More info14th January 2021
APPN Research
Are you a MSK physiotherapist trained in Making Every Contact Count Healthy Conversation Skills? Please consider taking part in a study, funded by University of Bath and HEE, exploring perceptions and experiences delivering MECC. For more information, please contat adp56@bath.ac.uk This research is funded by Health Education England and the University of Bath, and my […]
More info10th December 2020
Thinking Differently about Support Workers
Thinking Differently about Support Workers www.csp.org.uk/thinkingdifferently has been developed in collaboration with Health Education England to showcase the important contribution of the physiotherapy support workforce to the profession. The impact of the support workforce on patient care and service productivity is unfortunately too often overlooked and misunderstood in workforce planning so the video aims to […]
More info23rd November 2020
CSP Headquarters are re-locating
The CSP has been based at 14 Bedford Row, a prestigious address and a beautiful historic building, since the 1960s. However it no longer meets our needs or reflects our modern profession and Council has made a decision to seek alternative premises. For almost two years, we have been reviewing how the building is used […]
More info23rd November 2020
CSP : Call for abstract reviewers and moderators
The CSP are pleased to announce the Abstract Reviewers Survey for Physiotherapy UK 2021 is now open! Physiotherapy UK hosted by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is recruiting for two important roles: Reviewers for abstract submissions Abstract moderation group members to oversee the peer review process (three positions are available to fill in an […]
More info20th October 2020
A Roadmap to Practice
The First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care: (Musculoskeletal) A Roadmap to Practice is a supportive document that provides a clear educational pathway from undergraduate to advanced practice for clinicians wishing to pursue a career in primary care. It was released in October 2020 setting the standard for MSK FCP and AP practice […]
More info12th October 2020
20th September 2020
Keele online survery : MSK Standardised Dataset Survey
Please can you take time to complete and share the Keele online survey which is part of a process to get agreement for a standardised MSK PROM and PREM dataset:- The primary aim of the survey is to reach consensus on the minumu dataset (core outcome set) that should be collected across Musculosketal (MSK) community […]
More info15th July 2020
Helping to ensure an essential supply of AHPs
Delivery of the ambitions of the NHS Long-Term Plan requires a sustainable supply of trained and highly skilled AHPs. HEE is working closely with the Office for Students (OfS) to monitor the number of students training to become AHPs. We are developing a long-term strategic plan to stabilise and develop the professions, working with the AHP professional bodies and […]
More info15th July 2020
PACE Evaluation : Physiotherapy after COVID
As more and more patient with COVID-19 are discharged to community settings into the care of community rehabilitation services, there is an urgency to support these services to understand the needs of this largely unknown patient population and review and repurpose their service delivery models accordingly. Without this data there is a risk that services […]
More info6th April 2020
Coronavirus : keep up with the latest developments
The latest from the CSP : Information guidance and latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic. Other useful links:- www.gov.uk/coronavirus www.nice.org.uk/covid-19
More info23rd March 2020
NICE guidelines : Coronavirus (COVID-19)
For information on how NICE is supporting the NHS and social care, view our new rapid guidelines and evidence summaries. Learn about the government response to coronavirus on GOV.UK. www.nice.org.uk/covid-19
More info1st October 2019
Advancing Practice in Rheumatology Physiotherapy
My Journey from ‘Senior II’ to ‘Consultant’ travelling from bank 6 to 8 https://www.astretch.co.uk/communications
More info23rd September 2019
NICE media statement : medicines and prescribing
EMBARGOED UNTIL: 00.01 BST TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2019 MEDIA STATEMENT Responding to Public Health England (PHE) first ever evidence review of dependence and withdrawal problems associated with five commonly prescribed classes of medicines in England, Dr Paul Chrisp, director of the Centre for Guidelines at NICE, said: “We welcome this important work from Public Health […]
More info14th August 2019
North Cumbria and North East Integrated Care System : Open Forum
I am writing because the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is working to provide Chris Gray, NHS England North East Medical Director, with a list of members who are willing to sit on an open forum designed to have input into the new North Cumbria and North East Integrated Care System. We hope that this will […]
More info1st August 2019
NHS England e-learning package for MSK primary care
A useful resource for anyone looking at AP or FCP roles and had CPD accreditation, best of all it’s free : www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/musculoskeletal-primary-care/
More info23rd July 2019
The Charitable Trust’s Research Priorities Award
The Charitable Trust’s Research Priorities Award is now open for applications. The Trust is looking to fund a research project based on one of the top 10 research priorities with up to £295,000. Outline applications are due by midday on Monday 2nd September 2019.
More info3rd July 2019
Summer Report from Nick Downing, APPN Chair
Advanced Practice (AP) Physiotherapy is going through a period of rapid change and development. Whilst the terminology of Advanced Practitioner has been broadly accepted replacing Extended Scope Physiotherapists/Practitioners there remains a clear gap in understanding of titles, roles, banding, context and accreditation of AP roles. As the APPN we are pushing to drive forward advanced […]
More info4th April 2019
Gabapentin and pregabalin to be reclassified as controlled drugs
Joint statement agreed by NHS England and CSP. In order to provide evidence to extend the list of controlled drugs physiotherapists can prescribe we need to gather data. Please can all IPs collect information for the next 2/12 on when they would have prescribed gabapentin/pregabalin/codeine/tramadol and what they did instead ie tricyclic, refer to IP […]
More info9th March 2019
Good Practice Guidance for Ward Rounds
APPN are contributing to Royal College of Physicians to update their good practice guidance for ward rounds. If you would like to share examples of Physio AP practice that demonstrate our skills please contact appn-physio@outlook.com Click here to view the full publication
More info12th February 2019
MRI reading in axSpA for Physiotherapists
Many thanks to all of you who responded to this offer. Applications are now closed. Novartis are considering holding a similar event in the near future, we will keep you posted : ORIGINAL NOTICE : Novartis are pleased to announce that they are holding a national education meeting focused on MRI reading in axSpA for […]
More info10th December 2018
ACP Apprenticeship
The CSP have provided us with some guidance for members in relation to the Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship, details of which are due to be published shortly to their site. They have also provided a paper which seeks to explore interest in a proposal for a non-medical consultant apprenticeship which we hope members find useful. […]
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