Everyone born after 2008 to be banned from smoking A new law will stop people who were born on or after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking and will also give ministers new powers to regulate tobacco, vaping and nicotine products – including their f...

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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.

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A great move for the health of the younger generation...

Graph showing % of UK children driven short distances to school, creeping upwards from 2002 to 2024

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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.

'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

A bar graph showing that the life expectancy for females in the UK was lower than all other comparable countries. There is a gap of more than 4 years between Japan at the top and the UK at the bottom.

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

@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.

Ricky Hatton death: Tributes paid to British boxer by Amir Khan, Wayne Rooney, Tyson Fury British boxer Ricky Hatton is remembered as a

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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 ...

'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.

‘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…

'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

Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify Physiotherapists help people with musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological problems.

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

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...

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Wouldn't be surprised if this is the Cotswolds. So beautiful!

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.

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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What a game that was! Classic!

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.

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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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...

An event at the Senedd in Cardiff this week highlighted how streets that are better for walking can boost local businesses in Wales

Partial solar eclipse ongoing...

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...

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.

'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.

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. 🌅

'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.

#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).

A picture of Lily holding a skateboard. Her local skate park is seen in the background. Text reads: The friendship group that I tend to hang out with around the skate park is gender mixed, and I see the difference in the way we travel. Me and the girls, if it gets too late, will get a ride home or walk as a group. But the guys, whenever they go, they just tend to walk by themselves during the night or just cycle.

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.

How can you reduce waiting times for community MSK appointments❓

Join @nhsgirft.bsky.social webinar to hear how the GIRFT community #MSK programme can support your work.

📅6/3 - 12.30

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Global, regional, and national prevalence of adult overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 No country to date has successfully curbed the rising rates of adult overweight and obesity. Without immediate and effective intervention, overweight and obesity will continue to increase globally. Pa...

"Without drastic intervention, 3·80 billion adults over
the age of 25 years will have overweight and obesity by
2050."
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Why do men bike more than women in many countries?

A new study from Spain shows that the construction of a connected network of high-quality protected bike lanes helps to close this gender gap.

When we fail to build protected bike lanes, we keep women from riding bikes.

Research: Protected bike lanes result in approximate doubling of number of users in a network link. Roughly twice as many women as men become new users of a link when protected infrastructure is installed.

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I think giving children a safe & sustainable option to cycle to school will be good for their physical & mental development and wellbeing. Hopefully saves the nation in future health costs & support good quality of life.

Graphic reads: The Children's Walking and Cycling Index 2024. 81% of children want more traffic free paths. 78% support cycle paths separated from cars. Halfords. Sustrans.

Today sees the release of the Children’s Walking and Cycling Index report - the first of it’s kind - sponsored by Halfords

Children are often overlooked by decision-makers and officers in transport, or if they are considered, it's on the school journey.