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Ash James

@ashjames10.bsky.social

Director at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy & board trustee at Centre for Sign, Sight, Sound. Passionate about evidence based care & the health of the nation. Driving hard to make sure physios are best placed to tackle problems now & in the future

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Booking Form for Advancing Physiotherapy Practice: Current Developments & Innovations Study Day | ESP

We are delighted to have @ashjames10.bsky.social Director of Practice & Development @thecsp.bsky.social presenting โ€˜An Introduction to the role of #AI in Digital Health for #AP physiosโ€™ at our June study day ๐Ÿ˜ƒ, Further details and booking via this link ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ‘‰ www.appn.org.uk/courses/book...

07.05.2025 11:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How practice managers can help physiotherapists transform MSK care First contact physiotherapists based in practices are proving to be highly effective, easing the workload burden on GPs and improving access to MSK health services. How can practice managers ensure th...

First contact physios are proving to be highly effective in improving access to MSK health services as part of the primary care team.

@ashjames10.bsky.social discusses the ways to help them fulfil their potential.

#FirstContactPhysio

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23.12.2024 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How practice managers can help physiotherapists transform MSK care First contact physiotherapists based in practices are proving to be highly effective, easing the workload burden on GPs and improving access to MSK health services. How can practice managers ensure th...

How practice managers can help physiotherapists transform MSK care โ€ฆ.

managementinpractice.com/views/how-pr...

21.12.2024 09:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Key reports highlight the need for urgent action on health inequalities The Patients Association and Marmotย have bothย published reportsย on health inequalitiesย this week, whichย align with the CSPโ€™sย advocacy for better health outcomes.

'These reports bolster our call for the 10-year plan to build on existing programmes, ensuring full implementation of national rehab improvements.'

@sarahazzard.bsky.social on two new publications this week that shine a further light on health inequalities.

www.csp.org.uk/news/2024-12...

20.12.2024 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Key reports highlight the need for urgent action on health inequalities The Patients Association and Marmotย have bothย published reportsย on health inequalitiesย this week, whichย align with the CSPโ€™sย advocacy for better health outcomes.

The driver to get us closer to a #RightToRehab for all www.csp.org.uk/news/2024-12... @rachel-p.bsky.social

20.12.2024 21:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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MP Sonia Kumar champions MSK physiotherapy in Parliament MP Sonia Kumar used her platform in Parliament this week to spotlight the crucial role of physiotherapists in tackling musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, stressing the urgent need for increased investm...

'Physiotherapists are not just treating conditions - theyโ€™re building a healthier, more active society.'

MP Sonia Kumar championed the role of physiotherapists in tackling musculoskeletal conditions and stressed the urgent need for increased investment.

18.12.2024 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fairer funding for general practice in England: whatโ€™s the problem, why is it so hard to fix, and what should the government do? General practice funding is inequitable: the Carr-Hill formula, which decides the distribution of funding, is outdated and fails to take account of socioeconomic deprivation. This briefing, producedโ€ฆ

General practice funding is inequitable: the Carr-Hill formula, which decides the distribution of funding, is outdated and fails to take account of socioeconomic deprivation.

Our briefing, proposes replacing Carr-Hill with a modern, needs-based formula.

14.12.2024 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Urgent action needed on 'truly appalling' failures in womenโ€™s health, CSP says A new report has warned that women experiencing painful reproductive health conditions are frequently finding their symptoms โ€˜normalisedโ€™ and their โ€˜pain dismissedโ€™ when seeking help.

'It is clear that systemic changes are needed. Training physiotherapists, nurses, and GPs to recognise and manage pelvic health conditions is critical.'

Urgent action needed on 'truly appalling' failures in womenโ€™s health, says CSP.

13.12.2024 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shocking Scotland Workforce Issue I was both shocked and devastated by the findings of our latest member survey in Scotland. The results paint a dire picture of the crippling impact staffing shortages are having on patient care, staff...

Shocking workforce issues for Physiotherapy in Scotland

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12.12.2024 11:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scotland needs more physios.

The latest survey of members in Scotland reveals a worsening workforce crisis, and a devastating impact on services and patients.

We're calling on the Scottish government to take action before this crisis gets worse www.csp.org.uk/news/2024-12...

#ScotlandNeedsPhysios

11.12.2024 11:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Growing staffing levels in physio: using data to make the case The growing physiotherapy workforce is a solution for the NHS, and you are the best ambassadors and champions for the profession. After attending this webinar, which is part of our member webinar seri...

Get to this great free event on staffing levels and data from @thecsp.bsky.social

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www.csp.org.uk/news-events/...

12.12.2024 06:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Discharge to sink or swim: the human cost of Scotland's physiotherapy shortage 98% of Scottish CSP members told us that the current staffing levels of the services in which they work are not adequate to meet patientsโ€™ needs.

Discharge to sink or swim: the human cost of Scotland's physiotherapy shortage

CSP's Kenryck Lloyd-Jones highlights this urgent problem and the immediate actions needed to tackle the crisis.

#ScotlandNeedsPhysios

11.12.2024 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Great initiative to strengthen community engagement in cardiovascular health. Well done to all of the 3000 runners who look part #santafunrun #cardiovascularhealth #24moresleeps @ashjames10.bsky.social @nas-vascular.bsky.social @rcpod.bsky.social

02.12.2024 00:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ invited onto the stage after

28.11.2024 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great to deliver a panel discussion on the future of physiotherapy with a focus on health inequalities at the #MSKConference2024

Lots of great conversations and it generated a really interesting discussion

28.11.2024 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excellent opening from @suebrownsb.bsky.social on all things inequality and MSK

Some sobering stats regarding inequality, gender, deprivation and ethnicity.

27.11.2024 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Almost arriving at Birmingham for this years #MSKConference

Leading a discussion on the future of physiotherapy on day 2 and what the profession should look like given the changes in inequality, ageing and comorbidity

Come and say hello ๐Ÿ˜Š

27.11.2024 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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What are the best accounts to follow for all things healthcare, evidence and policy?

24.11.2024 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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