fiona mackellar

chartered physiotherapist, workplace and regional steward. My views expressed are my own

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

⏰Last chance⏰

Applications close on 5 Sept to join the following CSP committees:
➡️ Professional Committee
➡️ Employment Committee
➡️ Equity, Diversity and Belonging Committee
➡️ ARC Agenda Committee

Apply now: https://t.co/626p1KmtaX

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

The right to join, be active in a union, and protest peacefully is fundamental and essential.

Our thoughts are with our fellow Ver.di trade union members and their families and friends.

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

'It should not be accepted as a ‘price to pay’, but should be a trigger for women to seek specialist help from a pelvic-health physiotherapist.'

@ThePOGP's specialist physios share their expertise in the Guardian on incontinence and heavy lifting.
https://t.co/zbRDnu9etL

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

Our response to the announcement made by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting at the NHS Providers Conference:

'Sickness absence, driven by burnout and staff shortages, is a hidden driver of the shocking rise in the NHS’s staff agency spend. It’s grossly unfair to workers who have been under extreme pressure, and costly for the NHS, with patients suffering as a result.

As well as increasing workforce numbers overall there needs to be far better support for the existing workforce. Improving access to occupational health services, including physiotherapy, would help keep staff fit for work, reduce agency costs, and ultimately improve patient care.

It's vital that the government focuses on the causes of the agency spend as much as the cost itself.'

John Cowman, chief executive of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

We’re pleased to announce that the CSP’s Frontline magazine has won ‘Best Union Journal’ at this
year’s TUC Communications Awards.
https://t.co/ij29NZrw9x

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

'We need a 7% increase in NHS physiotherapy positions every year to meet rising demand.' @ashjamesphysio appeared on BBC last month.

Neuro rehab, physio advice and AI - read more about physiotherapy in the news in June.

[Physio NNRS @PhysioNNRS]

A productive 2 days of organising, planning and reflection about workforce, ARC and Job Evaluation and moving forwards as a professional trade union. We were delighted to welcome @thecsp CEO John Cowmen discussing the importance of the stewards network.

[Ash James 💭 @ashjamesphysio]

Great day with @thecsp National Group of Regional Stewards

Talking all things #PhysiotherapyWorkforce with some great discussion and brilliant questions!

Some
#imagination needed for solutions to difficult problems

[fiona mackellar @fionaemackellar]

@ClaireCraig_PT @Kate_Baker_PT @thecsp Thank you Kate 😊

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

'Rehabilitation could and should be the backbone of the NHS....

'These services have been undervalued and under-funded for years, which has created more dependence on emergency services and on social care, which is now on its knees.'

Find out more: https://t.co/xpQNgeiVBk

[fiona mackellar @fionaemackellar]

@ClaireCraig_PT @AngelaWPhysio @HannahKnoxPT @HalkettM @HeathLindle @NicolaLauchlan @amandakr15 @NicolaGrangerPT @Lynseycatherine @KatrinaMcS @katiem_wilkie Right back at ya Claire demonstrating compassionate leadership and championing our profession every day 😊

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

BREAKING 🚨 | The chancellor Jeremy Hunt has received a surprise £30 BILLION windfall in public finances.

This is due to higher than expected tax receipts.

No more excuses. Provide a fair pay settlement to our public sector workers.

[Claire Craig (she/her) @ClaireCraig_PT]

#STUC22 #stuc125 @CSPScot will be moving motion 46 this pm on covid recovery,highlighting loss of hospital rehab spaces to storage&office spaces. Rehab is key to reach personal potential,improve quality of life&reduce dependence on health& social care.We all have a #righttorehab

[SCOT:REACH-HF @SCOTREACH_HF]

Are you interested in cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure? We have 2 exciting opportunities for members of the public to advise on CR research in Scotland. See ad below and email [email protected] for more information.
Please RT widely.

[Claire Sullivan @CSullivanCSP]

Not only insulting but astoundingly short-sighted. Pay is a critical part of being valued. As never before, NHS needs to keep existing - and attract new - staff; this means it will fail. Warm words are not enough @thecsp https://t.co/UBlxpbaxfI

[Public Appointments @scotpublicappts]

We are looking for a member to join the @NHSOrkney Board!

As a member, you will be expected to play a central role in guiding the strategies which address the health priorities & care needs of the resident population.

For further info and to apply, see: https://t.co/Z4tAsEkvNm

[CSP Scotland @CSPScot]

Gyms being used as storage space in Scotland https://t.co/mjnHhxAnuo #righttorehab

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

We will be marking International Workers' Memorial Day on 28 April, remembering those who have lost their lives after contracting Covid-19 whilst working.
#IWMD20 #NeverForgotten
https://t.co/v2tEDO6Jy0

[Rachael Moses @NHSRachaelM]

@NHSEngland @PHE_uk NHS Managers:
Can I kindly make this really clear why #Respiratory #Physiotherapy is an Aerosol Generating Procedure and your staff need correct and ineffective protective equipment during #COVID19 1/8

[fiona mackellar @fionaemackellar]

@ClaireCraig_PT @PhysioNGRS @ilo @PhysioZoZo Really increased my awareness preparing for this speech, @ilo preparing for a brighter future for our global world of work. So important in the face of brexit