Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Type: Organization

Name: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

First Reported 10/18/2009 - Updated 10/18/2009 - 1 Documents (in Politics)

Norman Lamb

NHS sends thousands of its own staff private

Liberal Democrats say 1.5m bill 'raises serious issues' about health service provision The number of hospital staff who are receiving private healthcare treatment paid for by the NHS has prompted accusations that the health service is paying for its staff ... [Observer - 10/18/2009]

Entities: NHS, Physiotherapy, UK Department of Health, Norman Lamb

First Reported 10/22/2009 - Updated 10/22/2009 - 1 Documents (in Politics)

NHS

NHS sending its own staff private

Liberal Democrats say £1.5m bill 'raises serious issues' about health service provision The number of hospital staff who are receiving private healthcare treatment paid for by the NHS has prompted accusations that the health service is paying for its ... [Observer - 10/22/2009]

Entities: NHS, Physiotherapy, UK Department of Health, Norman Lamb

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...The following year, 988 staff received private treatment at a cost of £470,859. Last year, the number jumped to 1,641 staff at a cost of £828,413. "If the NHS thinks it necessary to pay for private treatment for its staff to jump waiting lists, then it raises serious questions about whether the current system is working as it should" said Norman Lamb, the Liberal Democrat health spokesman

NHS sending its own staff private [Observer - 10/22/2009]

Jennie Price, Chief Executive of Sport England, said: "The biggest barrier to people taking part in sport is that they don't think they're fit enough, so 'Be Active, Be Healthy' will really boost Sport England's drive to get more people playing and enjoying sport. Clear leadership on physical activity and strong local partnerships are what we need to get the nation moving." Phil Gray, Chief Executive at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy said:

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