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"Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say" - including us.

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's Executive Director, Strategy & Engagement, Paul Twocock added his signature to support this call to action, led by @bettertransport.bsky.social

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Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say
Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions
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August 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Many children are still enjoying the summer holidays so it's the perfect time to teach them to ride a bike independently 🚴

Take a look at our blog and video to see how you can teach a child to ride a bike without stabilisers in 9 easy steps 👉 buff.ly/fzf8RAf
August 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Chartered Society Of Physiotherapy - National evaluation provides ‘valuable insight’ on FCP delivery in England, CSP says
June 16, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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What's the public mood on the NHS? 🤔

This year's #BritishSocialAttitudes survey shows a significant six percentage point increase in satisfaction 📈

Nuffield Trust and @thekingsfund.bsky.social chief executives @theasrstein.bsky.social and Sarah Woolnough explain what the data tells us 👇
Glimmers of light but no new dawn in public satisfaction with the NHS
With the results of the British Social Attitudes survey – published today – revealing there was a statistically significant 6 percentage point increase in public satisfaction with the NHS in 2025, The...
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
May 23, 2026 at 3:43 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A great move for the health of the younger generation...
Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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February 26, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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'All these achievements show the value you bring not just to the NHS but to society as a whole and this government remains committed to supporting the physiotherapy profession.'

Health minister Karin Smyth MP thanked physiotherapy staff at the CSP's annual conference. #Physio25
CSP members making ‘a profound difference’, minister tells conference
A UK government health minister thanked physiotherapy staff across all sectors for their contribution to the health of the nation in a video address to the CSP annual conference.
www.csp.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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In 2023, life expectancy for females in the UK was 82.9 years, lower than all other comparable countries.

Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
@davidbsampson.bsky.social The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy need MPs to support a universal #RightToRehab Please visit the stand J4 at #LabourConf25 to hear why recovery after illness, injury or with a long-term condition matters 💪 and sign up as a rehab champion for your constituents.
September 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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'There is a real risk that the value of FCPs will be overlooked, and potentially lost, just as their contribution is most needed.'

GP Dr Stuart Baker says #FirstContactPhysios brought in to support general practice are one of the success stories of ARRS - for @gponline.bsky.social.
Viewpoint: ARRS GP expansion must not come at expense of physios
Physiotherapists brought in to support general practice are one of the success stories of the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS), says Taunton GP Dr Stuart Baker - and changes allowing more ...
www.gponline.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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'Are people believing this information?'

Here, #ZitaZachariah, managing editor of the #rpharms journals, speaks with #JessicaMor, whose award-winning research has raised concerns over online drug marketing
‘Are people believing this information?’: research raises concerns over online drug marketing
Given the ubiquity of health influencers touting cures to millions of followers, a recent review in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research (JPHSR) has raised concerns about the…
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July 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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National media coverage as we raise the alarm about the impact of NHS recruitment freezes. ⬇️

Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify | via @the-independent.com
Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify
Physiotherapists help people with musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological problems.
www.independent.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Knee Bracing for Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis: A Service Evaluation - Hetherington - 2025 - Musculoskeletal Care - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Knee Bracing for Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis: A Service Evaluation
Objectives This service evaluation examined the impact of offloader knee bracing for unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) on pain, quality of life (QoL) and activities of daily living (ADL). Desig...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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It's #NationalWalkingMonth (and wheeling, of course!) - take a look at why cycling and walking are great for your mental health in our blog 👇

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Why cycling and walking are great for your mental health
Cycling and walking have huge benefits for our wellbeing. Find out why keeping active is good for your mental health.
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May 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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It's #NationalWalkingMonth

If you're looking for motivation to get out there, take a look at our blog and read all about the health benefits of cycling, walking and wheeling 🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

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Health benefits of cycling and walking
Getting out walking or cycling burns calories, gets your heart pumping and works your legs and abs. It can also lift your mood, put a smile on your face and improve your general health and wellbeing.
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May 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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An event at the Senedd in Cardiff this week highlighted how streets that are better for walking can boost local businesses in Wales
Living Streets: Event highlights benefits of pedestrianised high streets
An event at the Senedd in Cardiff this week highlighted how streets that are better for walking can boost local businesses in Wales. Data from Living Streets’ updated Pedestrian Pound report shows tha...
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April 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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March 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Nearly 50% of children & young people are not physically active. This is measured against the parameter of being active for at least an hour a day. This can be a potential problem in the future as being active can reduce the incidence of Metabolic Syndrome: diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity...
March 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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'Access to timely, high-quality, personalised rehab is going to be critical to moving from welfare to work.'

@robyeldham.bsky.social examines what the DWP green paper on welfare reform means for physiotherapy and disabled members.
Difficult decisions on worklessness
For physiotherapy, the announcement of £1 billion investment in supporting people with long-term health conditions or disabilities into work signals a positive step forward.
www.csp.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Fantastic day to get out & about! Sun is out, a gentle breeze & layered up for the single digit temp. So lucky to have a seafront nearby. 🌅
March 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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'Rehab is key not just to good recovery but to prevention of future demand on the NHS.' 👏

Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the importance of rehabilitation in making the NHS work, following the launch of healthcare reforms and a social care commission in England this week.
January 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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#ntsummit and the experience so far of ARRS, has confirmed that contracting the main MSK provider to employ FCPs provides better development, support and work balance for FCPs (as well as other benefits for GPs and more importantly patients).
March 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Our Children's Walking and Cycling Index report was released last week.

The report finds girls, like Lily from Swansea, are being left behind when it comes to cycling, despite over half of children wanting to cycle more.
March 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM