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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Physio leader, Miriam Duffy,and her team show exactly what is possible when rehab is not an option. The new national rehab centre is exactly what any of us would want if we had a catastrophic event. This is the blueprint. Thank you Shaun for covering this important exclusive. #RightToRehab
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
'The renewal of this strategy presents a further opportunity to build on the current women’s health strategy and recognise the vital role that physiotherapy staff play in providing specialised care.' Sara Hazzard CSP CSP calls for physio inclusion in women’s health strategy renewal
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CSP calls for physio inclusion in women’s health strategy renewal
The government has announced its women's health strategy is to be renewed in a drive to improve access and tackle inequalities.  
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
'It’s shocking that rehabilitation space continues to be sidelined and routinely taken away from physiotherapy teams who are then forced to provide care in corridors.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social @theguardian.com reports on our survey, which revealed the extent of the loss of rehabilitation space.
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Physiotherapy care in decline because of poor NHS facilities, poll shows
Six in 10 practitioners say loss of rehabilitation space in hospitals is harming chances of patients recovering
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
'Physiotherapists are central to delivering neighbourhood health services and keeping people well in their communities, but MSK and rehab teams are already stretched to breaking point.' Sara Hazzard CSP CSP welcomes report on community rehab crisis that threatens NHS neighbourhood care plans
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CSP welcomes report on community rehab crisis that threatens NHS neighbourhood care plans
The CSP has welcomed a new report highlighting the growing crisis in community health services, warning that under-resourced community rehabilitation risks undermining the government’s promise to shift care from hospitals into neighbourhood settings. 
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
always handy when things land sunny side up through the postal slot! If you haven’t booked your place at the CSP conference, what are you waiting for?It promises to be a hot ticket?
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
@mjhs01.bsky.social your hospice was looking after my fathers wife but you allowed her children to take her body away before informing him (2 doors away) she passed away and he didn’t say goodbye. He is a 90 year old good man & is trying to phone you to find out where they have taken her body.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
If you haven’t read @mehdirhasan.bsky.social book you really need to. A masterclass in action on the clip.
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
'It’s encouraging to read that the DHSC have understood that rehab and prehab are critical for inclusion in the national cancer plan.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social Physiotherapy’s role in cancer care has been formally recognised by the government. #RightToRehab
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Physios’ call for rehab and prehabilitation to be included in national cancer plan is heeded
Physiotherapy’s role in cancer care has been formally recognised by government.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Every family, everywhere that doesn’t have to fear violence against their children is truly privileged…
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
What could risk people being placed in long term care inappropriately? Read about the greatest risk to equipment and rehab and why The CSP spoke out! #RightToRehab www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... @jacoblant.bsky.social @theasrstein.bsky.social @ashjames10.bsky.social @rachel-p.bsky.social
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Healthcare equipment supplier on brink of collapse
A Government spokesperson said it is ‘closely monitoring this situation’.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
When a person who is antivax has a child who falls seriously ill from measles, what can happen? An important and convincing take from @shaunlintern.bsky.social
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Today was a monumental day for the #RightToRehab campaign. In the NHS 10 year plan Rehab was mentioned 7x and physiotherapy or physiotherapists 4x
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
The governments plan is going to a big read at 1030 today but check out what we are saying in advance of the announcement. #RightToRehab
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Are you a physio or an AHP working in rehab? #RightToRehab Trying to find you on Bluesky.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
If you’re one of those people who are trying to answer - what is a neighbourhood team? read on.
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
'Admission prevention must begin in the community by helping people manage conditions, recover after illness or injury, and avoid falls.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social Our response to the government’s announcement of a £450 million investment in urgent and emergency care ⬇️ #RightToRehab
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Investment in emergency care welcome but rehab neglect risks undermining its impact, says CSP
The CSP has welcomed the government’s announcement of a £450 million investment in urgent and emergency care as a vital step toward helping patients get the care they need and reducing pressure on A&E...
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Today is one of those days when you look after the ranch so that colleagues can do some of the more interactive stuff. But also a good opp to share the love with finance and HR and do that third strength workout of the week.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
some things are so funny, no matter what you believe…
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 25/05/2025
Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Breakfast with Sarah Woolnough at the Kingsfund #KFSocialCareReform with former deputy PM and social care advocate Damian Green MP and panel. mSat next to Polly Toynbee and had a good catch up with the President of The British Geriatric Society. @JKDhesi
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
'Rehabilitation isn't optional, it's an essential.' Speaking on BBC News, CSP's @sarahazzard.bsky.social warned about the consequences of major service cuts, following reports of drastic budget measures affecting NHS trusts across England.
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
'Cutting services may help balance budgets in the short term, but the long-term cost to patient care and staff wellbeing could well be devastating.' - @sarahazzard.bsky.social Protect physio jobs and rehab services from devastating cuts ⬇️ #RightToRehab
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Protect physio jobs and rehab services from devastating cuts, CSP says
The CSP is warning of the consequences of cutting physio roles and rehab centres as NHS trusts across England face drastic budget measures.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
The unthinkable is happening. A one minute read. Share please. The Chartered Society Of Physiotherapy - Protect physio jobs and rehab services from devastating cuts, CSP says www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-05...
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Protect physio jobs and rehab services from devastating cuts, CSP says
The CSP is warning of the consequences of cutting physio roles and rehab centres as NHS trusts across England face drastic budget measures.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Forget the ugly pic. Hackney Downes is a true example of striving towards real accessibility and creating belonging for all in our playgrounds and parks. thank you to all the people at hackney making this reality and for the leadership of our @mayorofhackney
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Northern Ireland is one step closer to a national rehab framework - backed by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. CSP and partners brought together professionals, policymakers & patients to decide the key themes for the framework. Tell us what you'd include ⬇️
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CSP wins health minister backing for NI rehab framework
Northern Ireland took a major step towards adopting a national framework for rehabilitation thanks to work by the CSP.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
'The wider determinants of health are the social, economic and environmental conditions in which people live that have a positive or negative impact on health.' - @sarahazzard.bsky.social The CSP has become an official supporter of the @healthequals.bsky.social campaign.
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CSP supports the Health Equals campaign
The CSP has become an official supporter of the Health Equals campaign, strengthening its commitment to tackling health inequalities and promoting the wider determinants of health.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
I am going to sign off for a while in favour of a break but want to leave you with my take on the kingsfund report last week. And a hats off thank you to all the comms people that make all our comms happen! #RightToRehab www.linkedin.com/posts/saraha...
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#kingsfund #righttorehab | Sara Hazzard (She/her) MCIPR
My response to the report out from the #Kingsfund today. Clearly now we need bold action from the government. We need to count and fund more than hospitals. We must use the workforce at the ready to d...
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
sometimes one of your teams captures some standout content. Our deputy chair of council in their day job! Scouse school is definitely worth a watch.
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
'If we’re serious about creating a sustainable NHS, we can’t keep pouring money into hospitals while neglecting the services that stop people needing them in the first place.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social responds to the lastest @thekingsfund.bsky.social report. #RightToRehab
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#kingsfund #righttorehab | Sara Hazzard (She/her) MCIPR
My response to the report out from the #Kingsfund today. Clearly now we need bold action from the government. We need to count and fund more than hospitals. We…
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Really pleased that @sharonbrennan.bsky.social from @nationalvoices.bsky.social is giving evidence at a Health Select Committee tomorrow! #RightToRehab
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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Please welcome PRESIDENT @barackobama.bsky.social to BlueSky,,, working in my Flaverification,,,
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
As ever @TheStrokeAssoc @JulietBou with attendance from Community Rehab Alliance partners @asthmalunguk and @thecsp physios in Parliament to bang the drum for people to get their life back post stroke and prevent more strokes in the first place #RightToRehab
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
'This is further evidence of rehab moving up the national agenda and being recognised at last for the critical role it can play.’ @sarahazzard.bsky.social New Neighborhood Health guidelines published by NHS England emphasise the importance of rehabilitation. Read more ⬇️ #RightToRehab
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Rehab a key component of neighbourhood teams, says new NHS guidance
The CSP has welcomed strong endorsement of the value of rehabilitation in a new publication designed to shape the creation of a ‘neighbourhood health service’ in England.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I would just like to say I’ve put my out of office on. I’m going to visit my mum with cancer and my dad in heart failure. my older sister and I are no spring chickens but this is what our conversations look like: 🛼🚙🚕🚗🚓⛸️
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Harming children with major delays for treatment. www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #RightToRehab
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Children in UK suffering ‘irreversible harm’ due to physiotherapy delays
Teenagers face lifelong trauma from untreated chronic pain while children as young as four waiting 18 months, say physiotherapists
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
My take on NHSE leak to the HSJ www.linkedin.com/posts/saraha...
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Sara Hazzard (She/her) MCIPR on LinkedIn: A video of my take on the leaked NHSE Urgent Emergency Care Comms plan
A video of my take on the leaked NHSE Urgent Emergency Care Comms plan
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
The CSP teams have been busy and so have all the Community Rehabilitation Alliance partners, Richmond Group and the CSA. I can’t emphasise enough the value of working together to improve patient lives. #RightToRehab
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
“Rehab is key” said the secretary of State for health and social care Wes Streeting. ⁦‪⁦‪ Thank you and the 60 CRA organisations so everyone has a #RightToRehab www.linkedin.com/posts/the-ch... @rachel-p.bsky.social @jacoblant.bsky.social @theasrstein.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social
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The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy on LinkedIn: 'Rehab is key' - Wes Streeting January 2025
'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…
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
YES reduce waiting lists HOW 1. Use all available workforce especially AHP’s/ physio’s with healthy pipelines 2. Falls services everywhere instead of harmful hospital stays-people stay home 3.No cliff edge when people return home. Community rehab from day 1.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Happy 2025 everyone! Hang on tight.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
same old! The main problem will only be solved when we invest in plans that make it off the page. Hospitals and people need services that treat people at home and in the community so that we only go to hospital when when are really sick. I know i’m a broken record but we need a #RightToRehab
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Hear what Henry Gregg from @asthmaandlunguk.bsky.social also Chair of the Lung Task Force and a 2024 Community Rehab Alliance co-chair with me @thecsp.bsky.social #RightToRehab
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
The driver to get us closer to a #RightToRehab for all www.csp.org.uk/news/2024-12... @rachel-p.bsky.social
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Key reports highlight the need for urgent action on health inequalities
The Patients Association and Marmot have both published reports on health inequalities this week, which align with the CSP’s advocacy for better health outcomes.
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Rob Yeldham @robyeldham.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Good to see the Mirror promoting @thecsp.bsky.social exercise resources www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...
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Nine exercises experts say lower your blood pressure and cholesterol
Regular exercise helps with blood pressure and cholesterol, and there are a range of exercises you can perform at home to enjoy the associated health benefits
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Just for fun, this is the top of a seven foot tree by the way… my cat has skillz
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Very pleased to be in #Physio powerhouse MP sandwich today with long time #RightToRehab - Rehab Champion Ruth Jones MP and Sonya Kumar MP at Versus Arthritis event in Parliament.
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Sara Hazzard CSP @sarahazzard.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Sonya Kumar MP Dudley Physiotherapist , speaker at Versus Arthritis speaking about more FCP’s and more physio in the community among lots of other great messages.
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