Dear Member
We hope you have had a lovely June which has seen some beautiful hot weather and of course the longest day of the year which took place last Wednesday on Summer Solstice day. Our committee members have been as busy as ever, attending a host of events including the Dubai congress and the CSP ARC conference. Keep reading to find out more about what they have been up to!
Another really exciting piece of news to share is that the ACPOHE study day will be returning for 2023 and has been confirmed for Friday 17th November 2023 in Birmingham, UK. Click [ HERE] to read more, but more details will be released in the coming months....
Whilst we're talking about news, in between newsletters you can also see what we're up to and keep in touch with us by following us on our social media channels below.
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WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY CONGRESS IN DUBAI
ACPOHE committee member Glykeria Skamagki was lucky enough to travel to Dubai to attend this great event. Here's what she had to say about her experience there:
"I attended the WCPT in Dubai this month and I was part of the networking sessions with International Federation of Physical Therapists working in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (IFPTOHE). In the sessions we discussed the collaboration we could do with the other physiotherapy networks with the most key being:
- Private practice
- Mental health
- Musculoskeletal
- Environmental health
The conference in general was a great opportunity for collaboration, learning and networking."
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ACPOHE REPRESENTED IN IFPOHE COMMITTEE
We are delighted and very proud to announce that our much loved committee member Tracey Atkinson, who has now reached her full term as a member on the ACPOHE committee, has moved on and now represents ACPOHE in the International Federation of Physiotherapists working in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (IFPOHE) and sits on their global committee! This is really fantastic and means that Tracey will be at the forefront of any new developments and policies being developed within the OH world. Well done Tracey!
On the topic of IFPOHE, they recently released their May newsletter which you can read [ HERE]. |
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MOTION PASSED FOR ACPOHE AND DISABILITY AT THE #CSPARC2023
Two of our committee members attended the CSP ARC conference this week, with one of our members, Colette Owen, speaking in support of DisAbility's motion for training the workplace on the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments and their implementation and their legal duties. This motion was carried forward with 100% support!
ACPOHE will be closely working with DisAbility in co-producing resources for the workplace so keep an eye out for further news and development. If you would like to be part of his project, please get in touch by email at colette@acpohe.org.uk. |
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ACPOHE INVOLVED IN NEW GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
Over the past year, ACPOHE has been working with FOM to pull together two guidance documents, which have now been released!
The first is a document to support any health professional who is either just starting in the world of OH or someone who does not have experience in it, and wants to understand how to begin supporting someone who is at work or needs to return to work:
This guidance document can be found [ HERE].
The second is a guidance document on how to approach people who suffer with upper limb pain to keep them at work or help them return to work.
This can be found [ HERE].
Although this information may be known to experienced OH physiotherapists, there are still some medics, employers or other health professionals that over-protect those with upper limb pain and tend to advise total rest and time off. This resource can be shared with HR departments, with OH teams, or anyone who needs to support someone with upper limb pain. They are simple and easy to read and understand and point to relevant research.
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ACPOHE COURSES
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20/07/23 - DSE Assessment best practice - online
27/11/23 - Office Ergonomics (DSE) level 1 - online
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ACPOHE WEBINARS/CAFES
03/07/2023 - Mentoring those considering moving into OH
20/07/2023 - Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
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NSOH NEWSLETTER OUT NOW!
The National School of Occupational Health's Spring / Summer 2023 Newsletter is out! Click [ HERE] to read it.
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PHYSIOTHERAPY MATTERS
We have exciting opportunities for an experienced Occupational Health Physiotherapist to deliver OH Physiotherapy and Ergonomic services at client sites in Newcastle, Sunderland, and County Durham.
Part or full-time applicants are welcome, 20-38 hrs per week.
Salary range £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience, 5% pension contribution, CPD allowance, 6.6 weeks annual leave (inc BH), regular IST at the head office in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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FIT BACK PHYSIOTHERAPY LTD
Are you stuck in a rut in your current role? Looking for a new challenge and change of scene to get your physio mojo back?
FitBack Physiotherapy Ltd are looking for outstanding MSK physios with an interest in OH across the UK. Exciting PT & FT positions available with great rates of pay!
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TAKE PART IN A FIT NOTE RESEARCH STUDY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN AN IPAD
Share your perspective on using the Fit Note for a chance to win an Apple iPad!
One of our committee members is working as part of a small research group who are interested in hearing from a diverse range of practitioners, whether you have positive, negative, or uncertain views. Your input is crucial, regardless of whether you work in the public or private sector, or specialise in various clinical and rehabilitation areas.
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To find out more and enter for a chance to win, click [ HERE]. |
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TAKE PART IN A CSP FOCUS GROUP
The CSP would like your help to understand members' baseline knowledge, capabilities and support needs in evidence based practice, quality improvement and health inequalities. This insight will be a vital component in developing CSP strategy and resources aimed at supporting the current and future physiotherapy workforce so we can take action in addressing health inequalities through our practice.
They would like to invite you to one of our series of focus groups to share your current knowledge and perspectives. The groups are 75 minutes long and do not require any background reading or preparation and will take place in July this year.
This invitation is open to all CSP members who are registered and associate members - we are sharing it with you as professional networks specifically as it is essential that we gain a diverse range of member perspectives to shape this work.
For more information and to register, click [ HERE]. |
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CALLING ALL MEMBERS - Could you host an ACPOHE course?
We are currently planning the delivery of our courses for 2023-24 and we are excited to return to offering some of our courses face to face. Following feedback from some of our previous courses, we are on the lookout for venues where we could host some of our courses around the UK.
Do you have a suitable space to host 10-20 people? Or any feedback about what you want from our courses? Click on the link below.
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We are working to enhance our members sense of belonging, and want to know more about your experience of being an ACPOHE member. Within ACPOHE: |
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We welcome all member's ideas, comments and suggestions - please get in touch via the LMS or email Colette@acpohe.org.uk.
If you have any comments or feedback about our newsletter please reply to this email. Also, if you have anything you think would be of interest to your fellow members such as news, events or job vacancies please email details to newsletter@acpohe.org.uk before the 15th of the month, for inclusion in the newsletter at the end of the month.
Many thanks.
Kind regards
ACPOHE Committee
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE)
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