In this blog, we hear from Tom Firth, a first-year physiotherapy apprentice with the NHS. Introduction Welcome to this blog, dedicated to unravelling the journey of NHS apprenticeships in the field of physiotherapy. As a first-year apprentice myself, I understand the immense satisfaction and hurdles that come with this fulfilling profession. In this blog, […]
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Junior doctor contracts and SEM within the NHS: Looking to the future
Undergraduate perspective on Sports & Exercise Medicine – a BJSM blog By Jonathan Shurlock With significant advice and assistance from Dr Daniel Broman Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) remains a relatively young specialty within the National Health Service (NHS). During my short time as a medical student, I have witnessed its development into the specialty we […]
NICE QUALITY STANDARD STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE – Physical activity: encouraging activity in all people in contact with the NHS
Dear colleagues, You may be aware that a NICE quality standard on Physical activity: encouraging activity in all people in contact with the NHS is currently being developed. A NICE quality standard is a concise set of prioritised statements designed to drive measurable, quality improvements within a particular area of health or care. Today we […]
Scotland launches new physical activity pathway and staff training resources
By Dr David White, Dr Andrew Murray, and Lorna Smith The recent £500 million pound bailout of struggling A&E services in England attracted significant media interest, with many observers suggesting such investment simply “papers over the cracks” in the NHS. The need for this ‘bailout’ serves as a potent reminder that a major re-prioritisation is […]
Creation of sport and exercise medicine posts would help ease the burden on A&E
News Release Re: The King’s Fund Analysis of A&E Waiting Times In response to The King’s Fund analysis of A&E waiting times, the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine is fully supportive of a co-ordinated response to help ease the burden on our healthcare system. John Appelby, Chief Economist, at The King’s Fund concludes in […]