Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics news
Government launches consultation on the rate of SSP for those earning below the current flat rate.
This consultation [HERE] forms part of Government’s commitment to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay, as part of the plan to Make Work Pay, an ambitious agenda to ensure workplace rights are fit for a modern economy, empower working people and deliver economic growth.
Worsening Crisis in Women’s Workplace Health: Updated Report by BOHS Calls for Urgent Action
A year after issuing a critical call for change, the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, is issuing an updated version of its analysis of the “UK’s Hidden Crisis in Women’s Workplace Health”. Despite a call to action, received and supported by some, the report finds work-related illness among women is facing a worsening crisis that continues to be inadequately addressed.
Government Issues Rallying Cry To The Nation To Help Fix Our NHS
- Health Secretary calls on entire nation to shape the government’s plans to overhaul the NHS
- Public, clinicians and experts urged to submit ideas for its future as new online platform Change.NHS.uk goes live today – putting staff and patients in driving seat of reform
- Responses will shape government’s 10 Year Health Plan to fix broken health service and deliver government mission to build an NHS fit for the future
ACPOHE's Pay Guidance for 2024 - 2025 is now available
Following the government's 2024 - 25 pay award and CSP advice, please click on the link below to see ACPOHE's Pay guidance for 2024 - 25.
Please note this is the final pay guidance that ACPOHE are constitutionally-bound to provide, and moving forwards, pay guidance advice is to follow CSP Pay information as found on the CSP website: https://www.csp.org.uk/workplace/pay-and-conditions/nhs-pay-proposals
>> CLICK HERE for ACPOHE's Pay Guidance 2024 - 2025
The CSP is collecting information on Independent Prescribing Physiotherapists
The CSP is collecting information regarding Independent Prescribing Physiotherapists. 3% of CSP members are Independent Prescribing Physiotherapists and the CSP would like to know more about your thoughts on this role. Please complete the short questionnaire using the QR code or link below.
EOPH DOccMed & DipOHPrac Preparation Course starts this month
EOPH's new distance learning preparation course approved by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) for the Diploma in Occupational Medicine and the Diploma in Occupational Health Practice examinations starts on 25/10/24. Please see the the flyer below - you can download the PDF of the flyer below the image.
There is a free introductory webinar for the course at 16:00 on 4th October, open to all. Register here.
Contact EOPH at admin@eoph.co.uk for more info.
Download PDF 414.04 KBEOPH DOccMed DipOHPrac Prep Course Flyer
The CSP's Recognition Awards and Commendations are now open!
Just in from the CSP:
We’re pleased to announce that nominations for the recognition awards have now opened for another year and commendations (a brand-new initiative!) has now been launched.
The recognition awards include influencer, volunteer and network of the year. The deadline for nominations is 10am on 9 September. These awards recognise and celebrate the impact our members and other influencers have on the physiotherapy community.
