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Bursary Scheme for Management Studies A new €1.25 million bursary scheme for professions allied to medicine will enable staff to undertake a Master’s degree as a prelude to moving into a senior management position within the NHS. The scheme will be open to all PAMs and nurses with at least five years’ experience and who demonstrate a commitment to managing within the NHS and in applying for top level posts. Speaking at the launch last month, Mrs Virginia Bottomley, Secretary of State for Health, said: ‘It is my intentionthat all staff working in the Health Service should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. We need to encourage our bright and enthusiastic staff and ensure that they are equipped with the appropriate skills to manage the Health Service and to provide high quality patient care.’ Mrs Bottomley also went on to say that
she would like to see more professionals in management - doctors, nurses and PAMS with all their skills to ensure the best possible use of NHS resources. The scheme should enable PAMs and nurses to undertake a range of Master’s programmes, including MBAs, at a wide variety of training establishments including Henley Management College, Manchester Business School and the School for Advanced Urban Studies, University of Bristol. As well as having five years’ postregistration experience, applicants should be able to demonstrate an intention to pursue a managerial career. Applicants will need the support of their employing authorityltrust together with an undertaking from their employer to pay travelling costs and allow successful candidates paid study leave.
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Board and Branch Newsletters: 1993 Awards Following the success of last year’s inaugural awards for Board and Branch newsletters, when five Brancheswon cash prizes to help develop their newsletters, the 1993 awards have now been launched. Comments made frequently at our biannual Branch officers’ study days indicate that newsletters are increasingly being seen as the best way of maintaining contact with the majority of members who are unable to attend Branch meetings. Just because they do not come to meetings, it doesn’t mean that they are not interested in local CSP activities and news. For those Boards and Branches which do not currently produce a newsletter, there
is a €100 prize in 1993 for the best first edition. In order to ensure that last year’s winners don’t automatically win again, there are some new categoriesfor the other awards. There is a €50 prize for the best original cartoon in a newsletter; a €50 prize for the best article (in the opinion of the judges); and a €100 prize for the best series of newsletters. To enter for the awards, Boards and Branches should produce at least two newsletters in the period from January to August 1993. An entry form is available from the CSP Public Relations Department so please send off for it now.
Elections to the CSP Council This year the following vacancies will occur on Council: (a) Three teacherdresearchers.two or three private practitioners, and six (otherwise) employed physiotherapists, to be elected nationally; (b) One Board representative for NE Thames, NW Thames, Oxford, SW Thames, South Western, Wessex, West Midlands, Wales and two for Scotland; (c) Two student members. Subject to confirmation by Council and approval of the new Byelaws by the Privy Council, the arrangements set out below will cover the Council elections to be held this year. These rules have been agreed to cover the transitional period (when Council will consist of members elected under both the new and old systems). Please note that the election for two student members follows a different timescale from that arranged for national and Board elections - see also page 113. 1. The closing date for the receipt of nominationswill be Monday, Apri/26, 7993, at 4 pm (students-Wednesday, March 24,1993). 2. A// candidates now are required to be nominated by twelve paid-up members of the Society. 3. Election addresses and photographs should be submitted at the same time as nominations - Monday, April 26, 1993 (students - Wednesday, March 24).
Although the programme is aimed primarily at increasing opportunities for women, applications from men are also invited. Applications from ethnic minority staff will be especially welcomed. Applications will be considered by. a panel consisting of Management Executive staff and representatives of the professions. Prior to submission of the application form, bursary candidates will need to ensure that they meet the admission criteria for the relevant academic institution. Applicants for 1993 will also be required to obtain confirmation that they will be offered a place on the proposed course in the 1993/94 academic year. Application forms are available from the Management Executive Women’s Unit, Department of Health, Hannibal House, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6TE (tel 071-972 2014, fax 071-972 1448).
New Year Honours Three physiotherapists were given awards in the 1993 New Year Honours list. An OBE was awarded to Miss Valerie Taylor, who has worked with paralysed t wars. oeoDle in Banaladesh for the ~ a s23 Seeing the n&d for a rehabiiitationdentre she set about establishing one near Dhaka, and adopted two Bengali children with cerebral palsy. Mr Tom Anderson MCSP, a physiotherapist at Glasgow Royal Infirmary for 33 years, was awarded the MBE. Mr Anderson, who is now superintendent physiotherapist there, qualified from the RNlB School of Physiotherapy. A retired private practitioner, Daphne Perreau, was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the community. She started and has been running for 17 years a swimming group for elderly and handicapped people in Dunmow.
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4. Ballot papers will be issued by Wednesday, June 23, 1993 (students - Wednesday, May 5). 5. The poll will close at 4 p m on Wednesday, July 28, 7993 (students - Wednesday, June 9). 6. The declaration of the results will be made within three days. 7. The independent scrutineer for the election will be the Electoral Reform Ballot Society Limited. 8. The new Council takes office after the AGM and will meet formally for the first time on Friday, September 24, in Belfast. Being a member of Council is a good way of making a positive contribution to the profession.Through their work on committees and working parties, Council members decide the policies which will affect physiotherapistsin the future. Issues being debated at present include helpers, NVQs, Tomlinson, the FPO merger, trusts. generic therapists and a whole lot more. If you would like to have an input in formulating policy on these and other issues, why not stand for Council in 1993? Copies of the Regulations for Council Elections and nomination papers can be obtained from Frances Pope at the CSP, 14 Bedford Row, London WClR 4ED (tel 071-242 1941 8x1 214).
Toby Simon Secretary
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Post-registration Course Successes Diploma in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, University of East London With distinction: Tracey Lawson. Pass: Susan Bainbridge, Nicola Barber, Melissa Calcrott, Janice Cooil, Fiona Cook, Jane Davies, Susan Dugdale, Judith Ellis, Anne Finbow, Lucy Goldby. Caroline Gordon, Rhona Kennedy, Fiona MacDougall, Jennifer Sheppard. This was the first cohort to complete the course. Any interested members can receive information from Fiona Coutts, course tutor of the PGD in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy (telO81-590 7722 ext 4476) or general information on the course from the student representative, Mrs Lucy Goldby (tel 081-299 5011).
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1993 Project Phoenix must Programme Physiotherapists and other health care professionalswho would like to help with study tours for mixed physical ability groups of adults are sought for a visit to Belgium from August 9 to 16, overland by special coach. Participants will stay in adapted accommodation and make excursions to places of interest, tutoraccompanied throughout. A visit to Venice by air is provisionally planned for December. Volunteers, who will be asked to
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contribute towards their costs, are invited to apply to Mrs V Saunders, Project Phoenix Trust, 56 Burnaby Road, Southend on Sea, Essex SS12TL (telO702 466412).
Caring for Health with a Bank The Barclays Age Resource Action Scheme will give grants of f500 to f2,000 to innovate new projects devised and carried out by groups of people of whom a significant number are over 50 years old. The scheme has been developed by Barclays Bank and Age Concern and it will be administered by Age Concern England. In 1993 grants will be given to projects in which groups of older people are 'Caring for health' -these may be projectswhich offer: *Advice, support or activity relating to health promotion. Health maintenance services such as foot care. *Care to those suffering from long-term or short-term illness. 0 Health rehabilitation assistance such as hospital after-care schemes. The closing date for applications is March 1, 1993. More information and application forms are available from Joanna Ridley, Grants Officer, Age Concern England, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER (tel 081-679 8OOO).
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Paul Standing MSc MCSP DipTP Paul Standing, reader in physiotherapy at Southampton University, died on January 2,1993, at the age of 42 following an 18-month fight against cancer. He was originally a student of the then West Middlesex School of Physiotherapy qualifying in 1971. His first post was at Camden Road Medical Rehabilitation Centre in London. He then flirted for a few months with the world of professional football when he became physiotherapist to Queens Park Rangers football club. He returned to Camden Road as a superintendent physiotherapist until another short excursion away from the NHS when he was employed by Nomeq as a sales representative. His career then took a major turn into education when he became a student teacher at the West Middlesex School of Physiotherapy. He stayed on to teach at the school and took over as principal in 1986, later taking the school into the West London Institute. At the centre of the bricks that built Paul Standing were large foundation stones of humour. He had the skill of turning an ordinary story into an hilarious romp by his clever use of the English language, a wonderful resonant voice and expressive use of facial and manual communication. This was used to great effect in his role of lecturer and thousands of students will remember his teaching with affection. Another part of the Paul persona was the constant quest for high standards.
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In striving towards this objective he was harder on himself than anyone around him and he very much led by example. Often he would work long hours at the school and then still take work home to complete to a standard that he found acceptable. The next quality which built the man was his courage. Early in his career this was manifested in his willingness to express his opinion even if this did not always meet with the view of his colleagues or the establishment. His frankness was often disarming but few who felt the weight of his opinion could fault his reasoning or be offended by its delivery. Most were enriched by the experience and many later thanked him for his honesty and wisdom. The courage was later more practically visible in the way that he coped with his pain. It is remarkable that except for the times he was in hospital being operated upon or receiving chemotherapy, he did not have a single day off work until the last few weeks. Often he would attend meetings or even lecture racked with pain without anyone but his closest friends being aware of it. Physiotherapy has lost one of its greatest minds before it was able to reach its full potential. His Master of Science dissertation which he submitted to the University of Surrey was of such a high standard that the degree was given an honours award. He was progressing to a PhD until the pressure of work made it difficult to continue. His intellect and energy
Medical Community Awards Local newspapers and radio stations throughout Britain are seeking outstanding contributions that people in the medical services have made to their local communities. Individuals or teams may be nominated for the bronze, silver and gold medallions, and a first prize of f5,OOO to be given to a local charity chosen by the winner. Further details and nomination forms may be obtained from the Association of British Insurers, 51 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HQ (tel 071-600 3333, fax 071-696 8999).
*Ann Scott MCSP of Chorleywwd has become a member of South West Herts Health Authority.
Campaign Director for NHS Support The NHS Support Federation, which opposes commercialisation of the NHS, has appointed Rob Yeldham as campaign director. Mr Yeldham, who is 25 years old, has previousty been a lobbyist for the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and the National Consumer Council. Further details about the Federation may be obtained from its offices at Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London El 6LS. were therefore directed into developing a high reputation for the West London Institute School of Physiotherapy. In his last years he linked the school with Brunel University and had the course validated as a BSc(hons) degree. His personal drive and enthusiasm won the coulse several new contracts with Regional Health Authorities and when he left the school to take up his post in Southampton in 1992, the school had become the largest in Britain, taking 90 students per year. When he was appointed to the University of Southampton, the selection committee was aware of his illness and the poor prognosis. Despite this, it felt that he was so outstanding that to have him even for a short time would be good value. No one has questioned the wisdom of that decision and he quickly won admiration and friends from the academic establishment of the university. One of his last acts was to complete the validation document on time. The mortar which completed Paul was the great love he had for his family. His wife Sue says she was privileged to have been married to him. He felt the same about her. He was the proud father of Ruth and Philip to whom he was alwaysgenerous but n e w over-indulgent. Luckily his intellect and sense of humour live on in them. He will be remembered as a remarkably talented and compassionate man and many will forever be gratefulfor having the privilege of knowing him as a colleague, talented tutor or dear and loyal friend. The loss to his family is shared by innumerable friends, the profession of physiotherapy and humanity itself.
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Meeting of Manipulative Minds British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Manipulation The following groups of chartered physiotherapistswith a common interest in manipulative therapy have met to discuss their differences and similarities: Association of Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists Cyriax Organisation Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists McKenzie Institute Orthopaedic Medicine International Sheffield Hallarn University Combined Manipulation Course Society of Orthopaedic Medicine The meetings were held under the auspices of the Professional Practice Committee of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the result is the formation of The British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Manipulation (BACPIM). We all realise that, while we may approach the problem of neuromusculoskeletal problems from different perspectives, we are united in providing effective management, improving our skills and disseminatingpostgraduate education. The British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Manipulationwill be a coordinating body consistingof appointed repesentatives from the groups listed
in h a t e Practice will take place on Friday April 16, 1993, at 4.30 pm at the Crest Hotel, Filton, Bristol. Any proposal, duly seconded, to be included in the agenda, should be submitted in writing, to the Honorary Secretary, Mrs Shirley Purves, Herons Brook, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter EX6 7RE.
here, and will respect and maintain their autonomy. The aims of BACPIM are: 1. To give chartered physiotherapists full access to the broad spectrum of ACPIN manipulative therapy through one Owing to the retirement of the honorary combined group. secretary and a core committee member 2. To inform peers, the medical and allied of the Association of Chartered Physiohealth professions, the public and therapists Interested in Neurology, Government of the existence in this country elections for these posts will be held at of a professional body of highly skilled the AGM on March 27. Please send nominations by March 16 to Nina Melville, specialist practitioners. Honorary Chairperson, DRC, St Michael’s 3. To gather and disseminate information Hospital, Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk pertinent to the specialty. NRll 6NZ. 4. To present a stronger national image to colleagues in other countries.
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Workshop Weekend for MACP attended another workshop of their choice. Overall, the weekend was felt to be very successful, combining both practical hands-on skills and a social event.
The Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists held a study weekend and AGM at the Royal Free Hospital on November 20-21, 1992. Following a very interestingand thought Karen Beeton provoking lecture by Greg Grieve, delegates then attended one of six Below: Lynn Bryden supervising the concurrent practical workshops. The participants at the temporomandibular topics were ‘Adverse neural tension’, joint workshop Peter Wells; ‘Nags and snags’, Linda Exelby; ‘Palpation’, Peter Terry; ‘Muscle-stretching’ Mark Comerford; ’Temporomandibular joint’, Lynn Bryden, and ‘Grade Vs’, Derek Stevens. A large trade exhibition was well attended during the lunch break. In the afternoon the chairman of MACP, Agneta Lando, gave an address followed by the president, Dr Andrew Keat. New MACP members were then presented with their certificates prior to the AGM. A buffet supper was held in the evening at Lords Cricket Ground for MACP members, non-members, partners and friends. Sue Adams presentedGreg Grieve with his award from the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT) in recognition of his services to IFOMT. Following supper, there was dancing to a live jazz band. The six workshops were repeated on Sunday morning, when participants
All memberships of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine were due for renewal on January 1,1993. Any member who has not yet paid the 1993 subscription should send the remittance immediately to Mrs L Daley, ACPSM Membership Secretary, 65 Station Road, Castle Donington, DerbyshireDE74 2NL. The current membership fee is f15 a year and cheques should be made payable to ‘ACPSM.’
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health and safety Manual Handling Regulations The Health and Safety Executive’s longawaited ‘Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and Guidance’: and ‘Guidance on Manual Handling of Loads in the Health Services’ have now been published. These are available from HMSO (and major booksellers on order - details are given below). The CSP will be producing its own briefing paper on these, and in particular on the Health Service guidance, in the near future, but in the meantime it is strongly recommended that all physiotherapy departments purchase copies. As reported in the July issue of Physiotherapy, the Manual Handling Regulations require employers from January 1, 1993, to carry out risk assessments of all work operations involving manual handling of loads, inanimate or animate, and to take appropriate action in line with the requirements of the regulations. The ‘Guidance on Manual Handling of Loads in the Health Services’ replaces
the previous Health Service Advisory Committee publication ‘Lifting of Patients in the NHS’, but covers inanimate as well as animate loads. It gives advice specific to the health services on risk assessment; equipment and mechanical aids and other devices; training; staffing levels; investigation of accidents and incidents; monitoring; and on groups of staff with specific problems - ambulance staff and staff working in the community. The Health and Safety Executive has indicated that the new regulations will be strongly enforced. It has previously expressed considerable concern over the level of back injuries in the NHS, and would expect to see these reduced. It argues that it is ‘reasonably practicable’ to implement the regulations in view of the high risk level and that the savings from the reduction in sickness absence payments, employment of temporary staff, permanent loss of skilled staff and compensation claims will offset the cost of implementation. Health authorities and trusts will find that arguing
Lifting Award Down Under A lifting and transfer system evolved to improve the standard of health and safety in a home for older people won Graham D Jones GradDipPhys MCSP MAPA an occupational health award for the best new system for 1992 in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The award was open to all industries and was presented by the Minister for Health and Industrial Relations, Mr Wayne Berry. Mr Jones, who works at the large Canberra Nursing Home and lives in Hughes, ACT, devised his system after a survey revealed that 99.5% of all
compensation claims within the home derived from back injuries. The multidisciplinary strategy comprises lectures and a practical physiotherapy session. Staff are involved in all stages of the training and their suggestions are evaluated and acted upon, resulting in improved health and morale for residents and employees. Below: Graham Jones and Mrs Rhonda Walton, occupational health and safety officer; hold aloff the ACT award
financial difficulties will be no defence against prosecution if they fail to implement the regulations. ‘Manual Handling: Guidance on Regulations’ which contains the regulations (ISBN 0 11 886335 5) f 5 ; and ‘HSAC Guidance on Manual Handlingof Loads in the Health Services’ (ISBN 0 11 886354 1) f4 are available from HMSO Publications Centre, PO Box 276, London SW8 5DT (tel 071-873 9090, fax 071-8738200; or from HMSO bookshops or good booksellers.
Other Health and Safety Legislation The ‘Manual Handling Regulations’ is one of the five ‘daughter’ regulations of the parent ‘Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992: all of which arise as a result of EEC Directives. The others are ‘Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992’; ‘Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1992’; ‘Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992’; and ‘Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992’. The ‘Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992’ is particularly important because it extends to all workplaces the kind of health, safety and welfare standards which already including cover factories and offices temperature, ventilation, lighting, space and cleanliness standards. Health authorities and trusts will have a limited period to comply with the requirements, although some will apply to new buildings only. ‘Management of Health and Safety at Work’ (ISBN 0 11 886330 4), ‘Personal Protective Equipment at Work’ (ISBN 0 11 886332 0), ‘Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare’ (ISBN 0 11 886333 9) and ‘Display Screen Equipment at Work’ (ISBN 0 11 886331 2) all contain guidance on the regulations and are priced €5, also available from HMSO and good booksellers).
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The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has submitted its first motions to a TUC conference after affiliating last autumn. The motions, which are for consideration at the TUC Women’s Conference in March, cover flexible working in the National Health Service and manual handling of loads. The first expresses concern about the increasing use of flexible working practices in the NHS and warns that they will be used to discriminate against women. The second welcomes the new legislation on manual handling of loads resulting from an EC Directive, but expresses dismay that employers seem unaware of its implications. The Society will be represented by five people at the conference, which will be held in Blackpool.
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Bursary Scheme for Management Studies A new €1.25 million bursary scheme for professions allied to medicine will enable staff to undertake a Master’s degree as a prelude to moving into a senior management position within the NHS. The scheme will be open to all PAMs and nurses with at least five years’ experience and who demonstrate a commitment to managing within the NHS and in applying for top level posts. Speaking at the launch last month, Mrs Virginia Bottomley, Secretary of State for Health, said: ‘It is my intentionthat all staff working in the Health Service should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. We need to encourage our bright and enthusiastic staff and ensure that they are equipped with the appropriate skills to manage the Health Service and to provide high quality patient care.’ Mrs Bottomley also went on to say that
she would like to see more professionals in management - doctors, nurses and PAMS with all their skills to ensure the best possible use of NHS resources. The scheme should enable PAMs and nurses to undertake a range of Master’s programmes, including MBAs, at a wide variety of training establishments including Henley Management College, Manchester Business School and the School for Advanced Urban Studies, University of Bristol. As well as having five years’ postregistration experience, applicants should be able to demonstrate an intention to pursue a managerial career. Applicants will need the support of their employing authorityltrust together with an undertaking from their employer to pay travelling costs and allow successful candidates paid study leave.
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Board and Branch Newsletters: 1993 Awards Following the success of last year’s inaugural awards for Board and Branch newsletters, when five Brancheswon cash prizes to help develop their newsletters, the 1993 awards have now been launched. Comments made frequently at our biannual Branch officers’ study days indicate that newsletters are increasingly being seen as the best way of maintaining contact with the majority of members who are unable to attend Branch meetings. Just because they do not come to meetings, it doesn’t mean that they are not interested in local CSP activities and news. For those Boards and Branches which do not currently produce a newsletter, there
is a €100 prize in 1993 for the best first edition. In order to ensure that last year’s winners don’t automatically win again, there are some new categoriesfor the other awards. There is a €50 prize for the best original cartoon in a newsletter; a €50 prize for the best article (in the opinion of the judges); and a €100 prize for the best series of newsletters. To enter for the awards, Boards and Branches should produce at least two newsletters in the period from January to August 1993. An entry form is available from the CSP Public Relations Department so please send off for it now.
Elections to the CSP Council This year the following vacancies will occur on Council: (a) Three teacherdresearchers.two or three private practitioners, and six (otherwise) employed physiotherapists, to be elected nationally; (b) One Board representative for NE Thames, NW Thames, Oxford, SW Thames, South Western, Wessex, West Midlands, Wales and two for Scotland; (c) Two student members. Subject to confirmation by Council and approval of the new Byelaws by the Privy Council, the arrangements set out below will cover the Council elections to be held this year. These rules have been agreed to cover the transitional period (when Council will consist of members elected under both the new and old systems). Please note that the election for two student members follows a different timescale from that arranged for national and Board elections - see also page 113. 1. The closing date for the receipt of nominationswill be Monday, Apri/26, 7993, at 4 pm (students-Wednesday, March 24,1993). 2. A// candidates now are required to be nominated by twelve paid-up members of the Society. 3. Election addresses and photographs should be submitted at the same time as nominations - Monday, April 26, 1993 (students - Wednesday, March 24).
Although the programme is aimed primarily at increasing opportunities for women, applications from men are also invited. Applications from ethnic minority staff will be especially welcomed. Applications will be considered by. a panel consisting of Management Executive staff and representatives of the professions. Prior to submission of the application form, bursary candidates will need to ensure that they meet the admission criteria for the relevant academic institution. Applicants for 1993 will also be required to obtain confirmation that they will be offered a place on the proposed course in the 1993/94 academic year. Application forms are available from the Management Executive Women’s Unit, Department of Health, Hannibal House, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6TE (tel 071-972 2014, fax 071-972 1448).
New Year Honours Three physiotherapists were given awards in the 1993 New Year Honours list. An OBE was awarded to Miss Valerie Taylor, who has worked with paralysed t wars. oeoDle in Banaladesh for the ~ a s23 Seeing the n&d for a rehabiiitationdentre she set about establishing one near Dhaka, and adopted two Bengali children with cerebral palsy. Mr Tom Anderson MCSP, a physiotherapist at Glasgow Royal Infirmary for 33 years, was awarded the MBE. Mr Anderson, who is now superintendent physiotherapist there, qualified from the RNlB School of Physiotherapy. A retired private practitioner, Daphne Perreau, was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the community. She started and has been running for 17 years a swimming group for elderly and handicapped people in Dunmow.
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4. Ballot papers will be issued by Wednesday, June 23, 1993 (students - Wednesday, May 5). 5. The poll will close at 4 p m on Wednesday, July 28, 7993 (students - Wednesday, June 9). 6. The declaration of the results will be made within three days. 7. The independent scrutineer for the election will be the Electoral Reform Ballot Society Limited. 8. The new Council takes office after the AGM and will meet formally for the first time on Friday, September 24, in Belfast. Being a member of Council is a good way of making a positive contribution to the profession.Through their work on committees and working parties, Council members decide the policies which will affect physiotherapistsin the future. Issues being debated at present include helpers, NVQs, Tomlinson, the FPO merger, trusts. generic therapists and a whole lot more. If you would like to have an input in formulating policy on these and other issues, why not stand for Council in 1993? Copies of the Regulations for Council Elections and nomination papers can be obtained from Frances Pope at the CSP, 14 Bedford Row, London WClR 4ED (tel 071-242 1941 8x1 214).
Toby Simon Secretary
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Post-registration Course Successes Diploma in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, University of East London With distinction: Tracey Lawson. Pass: Susan Bainbridge, Nicola Barber, Melissa Calcrott, Janice Cooil, Fiona Cook, Jane Davies, Susan Dugdale, Judith Ellis, Anne Finbow, Lucy Goldby. Caroline Gordon, Rhona Kennedy, Fiona MacDougall, Jennifer Sheppard. This was the first cohort to complete the course. Any interested members can receive information from Fiona Coutts, course tutor of the PGD in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy (telO81-590 7722 ext 4476) or general information on the course from the student representative, Mrs Lucy Goldby (tel 081-299 5011).
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1993 Project Phoenix must Programme Physiotherapists and other health care professionalswho would like to help with study tours for mixed physical ability groups of adults are sought for a visit to Belgium from August 9 to 16, overland by special coach. Participants will stay in adapted accommodation and make excursions to places of interest, tutoraccompanied throughout. A visit to Venice by air is provisionally planned for December. Volunteers, who will be asked to
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contribute towards their costs, are invited to apply to Mrs V Saunders, Project Phoenix Trust, 56 Burnaby Road, Southend on Sea, Essex SS12TL (telO702 466412).
Caring for Health with a Bank The Barclays Age Resource Action Scheme will give grants of f500 to f2,000 to innovate new projects devised and carried out by groups of people of whom a significant number are over 50 years old. The scheme has been developed by Barclays Bank and Age Concern and it will be administered by Age Concern England. In 1993 grants will be given to projects in which groups of older people are 'Caring for health' -these may be projectswhich offer: *Advice, support or activity relating to health promotion. Health maintenance services such as foot care. *Care to those suffering from long-term or short-term illness. 0 Health rehabilitation assistance such as hospital after-care schemes. The closing date for applications is March 1, 1993. More information and application forms are available from Joanna Ridley, Grants Officer, Age Concern England, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER (tel 081-679 8OOO).
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Paul Standing MSc MCSP DipTP Paul Standing, reader in physiotherapy at Southampton University, died on January 2,1993, at the age of 42 following an 18-month fight against cancer. He was originally a student of the then West Middlesex School of Physiotherapy qualifying in 1971. His first post was at Camden Road Medical Rehabilitation Centre in London. He then flirted for a few months with the world of professional football when he became physiotherapist to Queens Park Rangers football club. He returned to Camden Road as a superintendent physiotherapist until another short excursion away from the NHS when he was employed by Nomeq as a sales representative. His career then took a major turn into education when he became a student teacher at the West Middlesex School of Physiotherapy. He stayed on to teach at the school and took over as principal in 1986, later taking the school into the West London Institute. At the centre of the bricks that built Paul Standing were large foundation stones of humour. He had the skill of turning an ordinary story into an hilarious romp by his clever use of the English language, a wonderful resonant voice and expressive use of facial and manual communication. This was used to great effect in his role of lecturer and thousands of students will remember his teaching with affection. Another part of the Paul persona was the constant quest for high standards.
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In striving towards this objective he was harder on himself than anyone around him and he very much led by example. Often he would work long hours at the school and then still take work home to complete to a standard that he found acceptable. The next quality which built the man was his courage. Early in his career this was manifested in his willingness to express his opinion even if this did not always meet with the view of his colleagues or the establishment. His frankness was often disarming but few who felt the weight of his opinion could fault his reasoning or be offended by its delivery. Most were enriched by the experience and many later thanked him for his honesty and wisdom. The courage was later more practically visible in the way that he coped with his pain. It is remarkable that except for the times he was in hospital being operated upon or receiving chemotherapy, he did not have a single day off work until the last few weeks. Often he would attend meetings or even lecture racked with pain without anyone but his closest friends being aware of it. Physiotherapy has lost one of its greatest minds before it was able to reach its full potential. His Master of Science dissertation which he submitted to the University of Surrey was of such a high standard that the degree was given an honours award. He was progressing to a PhD until the pressure of work made it difficult to continue. His intellect and energy
Medical Community Awards Local newspapers and radio stations throughout Britain are seeking outstanding contributions that people in the medical services have made to their local communities. Individuals or teams may be nominated for the bronze, silver and gold medallions, and a first prize of f5,OOO to be given to a local charity chosen by the winner. Further details and nomination forms may be obtained from the Association of British Insurers, 51 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HQ (tel 071-600 3333, fax 071-696 8999).
*Ann Scott MCSP of Chorleywwd has become a member of South West Herts Health Authority.
Campaign Director for NHS Support The NHS Support Federation, which opposes commercialisation of the NHS, has appointed Rob Yeldham as campaign director. Mr Yeldham, who is 25 years old, has previousty been a lobbyist for the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and the National Consumer Council. Further details about the Federation may be obtained from its offices at Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London El 6LS. were therefore directed into developing a high reputation for the West London Institute School of Physiotherapy. In his last years he linked the school with Brunel University and had the course validated as a BSc(hons) degree. His personal drive and enthusiasm won the coulse several new contracts with Regional Health Authorities and when he left the school to take up his post in Southampton in 1992, the school had become the largest in Britain, taking 90 students per year. When he was appointed to the University of Southampton, the selection committee was aware of his illness and the poor prognosis. Despite this, it felt that he was so outstanding that to have him even for a short time would be good value. No one has questioned the wisdom of that decision and he quickly won admiration and friends from the academic establishment of the university. One of his last acts was to complete the validation document on time. The mortar which completed Paul was the great love he had for his family. His wife Sue says she was privileged to have been married to him. He felt the same about her. He was the proud father of Ruth and Philip to whom he was alwaysgenerous but n e w over-indulgent. Luckily his intellect and sense of humour live on in them. He will be remembered as a remarkably talented and compassionate man and many will forever be gratefulfor having the privilege of knowing him as a colleague, talented tutor or dear and loyal friend. The loss to his family is shared by innumerable friends, the profession of physiotherapy and humanity itself.
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Meeting of Manipulative Minds British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Manipulation The following groups of chartered physiotherapistswith a common interest in manipulative therapy have met to discuss their differences and similarities: Association of Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists Cyriax Organisation Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists McKenzie Institute Orthopaedic Medicine International Sheffield Hallarn University Combined Manipulation Course Society of Orthopaedic Medicine The meetings were held under the auspices of the Professional Practice Committee of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the result is the formation of The British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Manipulation (BACPIM). We all realise that, while we may approach the problem of neuromusculoskeletal problems from different perspectives, we are united in providing effective management, improving our skills and disseminatingpostgraduate education. The British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Manipulationwill be a coordinating body consistingof appointed repesentatives from the groups listed
in h a t e Practice will take place on Friday April 16, 1993, at 4.30 pm at the Crest Hotel, Filton, Bristol. Any proposal, duly seconded, to be included in the agenda, should be submitted in writing, to the Honorary Secretary, Mrs Shirley Purves, Herons Brook, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter EX6 7RE.
here, and will respect and maintain their autonomy. The aims of BACPIM are: 1. To give chartered physiotherapists full access to the broad spectrum of ACPIN manipulative therapy through one Owing to the retirement of the honorary combined group. secretary and a core committee member 2. To inform peers, the medical and allied of the Association of Chartered Physiohealth professions, the public and therapists Interested in Neurology, Government of the existence in this country elections for these posts will be held at of a professional body of highly skilled the AGM on March 27. Please send nominations by March 16 to Nina Melville, specialist practitioners. Honorary Chairperson, DRC, St Michael’s 3. To gather and disseminate information Hospital, Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk pertinent to the specialty. NRll 6NZ. 4. To present a stronger national image to colleagues in other countries.
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Workshop Weekend for MACP attended another workshop of their choice. Overall, the weekend was felt to be very successful, combining both practical hands-on skills and a social event.
The Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists held a study weekend and AGM at the Royal Free Hospital on November 20-21, 1992. Following a very interestingand thought Karen Beeton provoking lecture by Greg Grieve, delegates then attended one of six Below: Lynn Bryden supervising the concurrent practical workshops. The participants at the temporomandibular topics were ‘Adverse neural tension’, joint workshop Peter Wells; ‘Nags and snags’, Linda Exelby; ‘Palpation’, Peter Terry; ‘Muscle-stretching’ Mark Comerford; ’Temporomandibular joint’, Lynn Bryden, and ‘Grade Vs’, Derek Stevens. A large trade exhibition was well attended during the lunch break. In the afternoon the chairman of MACP, Agneta Lando, gave an address followed by the president, Dr Andrew Keat. New MACP members were then presented with their certificates prior to the AGM. A buffet supper was held in the evening at Lords Cricket Ground for MACP members, non-members, partners and friends. Sue Adams presentedGreg Grieve with his award from the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT) in recognition of his services to IFOMT. Following supper, there was dancing to a live jazz band. The six workshops were repeated on Sunday morning, when participants
All memberships of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine were due for renewal on January 1,1993. Any member who has not yet paid the 1993 subscription should send the remittance immediately to Mrs L Daley, ACPSM Membership Secretary, 65 Station Road, Castle Donington, DerbyshireDE74 2NL. The current membership fee is f15 a year and cheques should be made payable to ‘ACPSM.’
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health and safety Manual Handling Regulations The Health and Safety Executive’s longawaited ‘Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and Guidance’: and ‘Guidance on Manual Handling of Loads in the Health Services’ have now been published. These are available from HMSO (and major booksellers on order - details are given below). The CSP will be producing its own briefing paper on these, and in particular on the Health Service guidance, in the near future, but in the meantime it is strongly recommended that all physiotherapy departments purchase copies. As reported in the July issue of Physiotherapy, the Manual Handling Regulations require employers from January 1, 1993, to carry out risk assessments of all work operations involving manual handling of loads, inanimate or animate, and to take appropriate action in line with the requirements of the regulations. The ‘Guidance on Manual Handling of Loads in the Health Services’ replaces
the previous Health Service Advisory Committee publication ‘Lifting of Patients in the NHS’, but covers inanimate as well as animate loads. It gives advice specific to the health services on risk assessment; equipment and mechanical aids and other devices; training; staffing levels; investigation of accidents and incidents; monitoring; and on groups of staff with specific problems - ambulance staff and staff working in the community. The Health and Safety Executive has indicated that the new regulations will be strongly enforced. It has previously expressed considerable concern over the level of back injuries in the NHS, and would expect to see these reduced. It argues that it is ‘reasonably practicable’ to implement the regulations in view of the high risk level and that the savings from the reduction in sickness absence payments, employment of temporary staff, permanent loss of skilled staff and compensation claims will offset the cost of implementation. Health authorities and trusts will find that arguing
Lifting Award Down Under A lifting and transfer system evolved to improve the standard of health and safety in a home for older people won Graham D Jones GradDipPhys MCSP MAPA an occupational health award for the best new system for 1992 in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The award was open to all industries and was presented by the Minister for Health and Industrial Relations, Mr Wayne Berry. Mr Jones, who works at the large Canberra Nursing Home and lives in Hughes, ACT, devised his system after a survey revealed that 99.5% of all
compensation claims within the home derived from back injuries. The multidisciplinary strategy comprises lectures and a practical physiotherapy session. Staff are involved in all stages of the training and their suggestions are evaluated and acted upon, resulting in improved health and morale for residents and employees. Below: Graham Jones and Mrs Rhonda Walton, occupational health and safety officer; hold aloff the ACT award
financial difficulties will be no defence against prosecution if they fail to implement the regulations. ‘Manual Handling: Guidance on Regulations’ which contains the regulations (ISBN 0 11 886335 5) f 5 ; and ‘HSAC Guidance on Manual Handlingof Loads in the Health Services’ (ISBN 0 11 886354 1) f4 are available from HMSO Publications Centre, PO Box 276, London SW8 5DT (tel 071-873 9090, fax 071-8738200; or from HMSO bookshops or good booksellers.
Other Health and Safety Legislation The ‘Manual Handling Regulations’ is one of the five ‘daughter’ regulations of the parent ‘Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992: all of which arise as a result of EEC Directives. The others are ‘Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992’; ‘Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1992’; ‘Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992’; and ‘Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992’. The ‘Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992’ is particularly important because it extends to all workplaces the kind of health, safety and welfare standards which already including cover factories and offices temperature, ventilation, lighting, space and cleanliness standards. Health authorities and trusts will have a limited period to comply with the requirements, although some will apply to new buildings only. ‘Management of Health and Safety at Work’ (ISBN 0 11 886330 4), ‘Personal Protective Equipment at Work’ (ISBN 0 11 886332 0), ‘Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare’ (ISBN 0 11 886333 9) and ‘Display Screen Equipment at Work’ (ISBN 0 11 886331 2) all contain guidance on the regulations and are priced €5, also available from HMSO and good booksellers).
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First CSP Motions for TUC
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has submitted its first motions to a TUC conference after affiliating last autumn. The motions, which are for consideration at the TUC Women’s Conference in March, cover flexible working in the National Health Service and manual handling of loads. The first expresses concern about the increasing use of flexible working practices in the NHS and warns that they will be used to discriminate against women. The second welcomes the new legislation on manual handling of loads resulting from an EC Directive, but expresses dismay that employers seem unaware of its implications. The Society will be represented by five people at the conference, which will be held in Blackpool.
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