Christopher Tuckett MCSP

3,000 graduates, 20 jobs, 300,000 patients waiting: The Health Plan’s ‘elephant in the room’ A pugnacious article by Katie Knapton, chair of Physio First. 'Start talking about what physiotherapy actually does'. See: physioupdate.co.uk/3000-graduates… @physiokatiek @RobYeldham @HealthPhysio

Junk food companies that use ‘kids’ idols’ to promote their products are ‘avoiding advertising regulation’ Read PhysioUpdate's free-to-access report on results of an investigation conducted by The BMJ. See: physioupdate.co.uk/junk-food-comp… @HealthPhysio @physiokatiek @Nickworthphysio

🚨⚠️ 50% of the physical decline associated with ageing is actually disuse atrophy resulting from inactivity Halt the decline!! Lift weights 🏋️‍♂️💪 slideshare.net/slideshow/stre…

'The NHS wouldn’t tell a surgeon to stop an operation halfway through. 'A pharmacist wouldn’t hand out 40% of a course of antibiotics. 'So why is it OK for patients to be denied a full course of rehabilitation?' @SHazzard #RightToRehab theguardian.com/society/2025/m…

Taking part in physical activity plus organised sports may help to ward off mental ill health in childhood With mental ill health among youngsters rising sharply, read PhysioUpdate's report on a study published in BJSM. See: physioupdate.co.uk/taking-part-in… @HealthPhysio @Nickworthphysio

We delivered our first International Educated Allied Health Professionals Support Tools Training co-facilitated with our Practice Development AHP. The session led to great discussion and learning for development. #educate @CathrineLund4 @HealthPhysio @KatieFrancisRab @NELFT

In a UK-first, NHS Lothian links up with Flok Health to give patients access to AI physiotherapy. Find out more by reading PhysioUpdate's latest free-to-access news article. See: physioupdate.co.uk/in-a-uk-first-… @flokhealth @NHS_Lothian @lesleyahpd @HealthPhysio @Nickworthphysio

@AlisonWilcox20 Hi Alison, happy new year to you too. And yes, of course. Will do. 😊 Hope you're well. x

@HealthPhysio Hello Christopher! Happy New Year!! Would you be lovely and email this to me please? Thanks heaps. Alison xx

💡 #AHPs and Safety II. A framework for AHPs to utilise when discussing quality and safety. #NHS #PatientSafety #AHP linkedin.com/pulse/ahps-saf…

I am honoured to be part of this important publication, highlighting the vital role and challenges of AHP support workers. Their voices matter.@KatieFrancisRab @HealthPhysio @chris_richards2 @gvhawtin @LorraineAHP @ClaireFordham5

'Webside manner' is now just as important as 'bedside manner' for AHPs and nurses, says physio Katherine Cook praises the impact that a telehealth skills package has had on AHP students on Uni of Winchester degree courses. @lesleyahpd @Nickworthphysio @HealthPhysio @RobYeldham

Wouldn't normally do this.... but wanted to share this example of waste that is so frustratingly familiar to #NHS patients. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Why book #flu vaccine appointments with a practice nurse if you don't have any vaccines......?🤷🏻‍♂️ And pharmacist stated there's a nationwide shortage.

With festive season looming, you might be looking for something to read or even thinking of buying presents. Our readers can obtain a 20% discount on Elsevier books, eg Essential Skills for Physiotherapists. See: physioupdate.co.uk/news/physioupd…… @dclancyphysio @DrStuP @HealthPhysio

'Every NHS leader should read The Handbook of Physician Mental Health', says physio Chris Tuckett Chris's book review: 'Invaluable resource for any healthcare professional feeling the mental strain of working in our healthcare system'. See: physioupdate.co.uk/news/every-nhs… @HealthPhysio

Investing in potential: the unmet gaps in physiotherapy apprenticeships Olubukola Ireo, a physio/AHP apprentice and advanced clinical practice lead, sets out her views. PhysioUpdate article. See: physioupdate.co.uk/news/investing… @olubukolaireo @HealthPhysio @RobYeldham @skillsforhealth

Congratulations to our first cohort of AHP degree apprenticeship graduates who have their graduation event today #teamNELFT #AHPs 🎓

🎶“I put the music on, and we have a dance. It’s why I do what I do every day.” 🎶 This #AHPSupportWorkerWeek, we’re celebrating the joy, care, and connection physio support workers bring to their roles every day. 💛 💡 Explore resources for support workers and managers on the CSP Associate Hub: csp.org.uk/networks/assoc…

Chukwuemeka Nnuji finds 'something valuable for everyone' in Essential Skills for Physiotherapists. 'I would recommend it to any physio.' PhysioUpdate Elsevier book review. See: physioupdate.co.uk/news/chukwueme… @DrStuP @dclancyphysio @ElsevierConnect @HealthPhysio @Nickworthphysio

Fascinating piece by @WhichUK We know air pollution is linked to chronic inflammation and a host of serious health conditions. "The cruise ships at Southampton emitted nearly 9X more pollutants than all of the city’s 93,000 cars while in port" which.co.uk/news/article/e…

#PatientSafety #Falls pslhub.org/learn/improvin…