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Accredited Registers Joint Statement on COVID-19
Friday, 06 March 2020
A joint statement by BASRaT and the 25 other Accredited Registers on the current outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Statement of Accredited Registers about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
06 March 2020
The Government has said the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak is an increasingly significant threat. As holders of accredited registers, our key purpose is to protect the public. We also support registrants in the safety of, and the continuity of their practice.
For registrants and members of the public there is a lot of information about this outbreak and how to keep safe. Go to ?NHSUK/coronavirus? for information about the virus and how to protect yourself. Use the 111 online coronavirus service to check if you need medical help.
For those practitioners on Accredited Registers that frequently come into contact with members of the public, the UK Government have produced extensive guidance for healthcare professionals. Go to: gov.uk/government/wuhan-novel-coronavirus?.
It is important that you wash your hands more often, especially:
? when you get to work or arrive home
? after you blow your nose, cough or sneeze
? before you eat or handle food
You should wash your hands for 20 seconds, using soap and water or hand sanitiser. Washing hands for 20 seconds is central to preventing and slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). You should cough or sneeze into tissues and immediately dispose of them.
Everywhere in the UK, it is imperative that everyone follows clinical advice by contacting NHS 111 and not going to A&E if you develop symptoms.
Registrants and your co-workers should be sure you have the best information, environment and equipment to do your job. You should be ready to give clear and helpful advice to your patients, clients and service users. We recognise the challenges that this outbreak brings for registrants in maintaining high-quality services.
Where a concern is raised about a registrant, it will always be considered on the specific facts of the case, taking into account the factors relevant to the environment in which the professional is working. We would also take account of any relevant information about resource, guidelines or protocols in place at the time.
This statement has been issued by the Accredited Registers Collaborative (ARC) on behalf of all Accredited Registers.
BJSM podcast on athletes and sleep
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Does it affect your sleep if you exercise close to your bedtime?
This insightful two part podcast on sleep looks at when it is too late to exercise and the impact on sleep if you exercise two or four hours before you go to bed.
Travelling time zones can affect the performance of athletes, the podcast discusses thinking about when to travel and changing sleep schedules to counteract this. Dr Cindy Chang, University of California also talks about the use of wearable technology in assessing an athlete’s sleep and how wearable technology can pick up sleep disorders.
The podcast refers to the National Sleep Foundation website which provides useful information including tips on aiding performance when travelling time zones. Please note that this is a US site.
BASRaT members get free access to BJSM. Listen to the podcast
Fantastic week for BASRaT!
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Tax relief on BASRaT Registration fee
We have made a successful application to HMRC to be included on the "Approved professional organisations and learned societies (list 3)". This means that the fees paid by registrants and members will be approved for tax relief. The full list of professional bodies is available on the Government website here, the addition of BASRaT will be made at the end of October.
The manifesto for "MSK Reform"
BASRaT has been working with the new grassroots Think Tank "MSK Reform" around a shared vision to advance and improve the ‘musculoskeletal sector. Next week, the manifesto will be launched and a reception will be held at the Houses of Parliament, where BASRaT will be represented. The manifesto is extremely positive for Sport Rehabilitation and BASRaT and will hopefully lead to some exciting developments in the future.
The launch of the manifesto will be followed by #TheBigRs Conference in Manchester on the 18th and 19th of November where we will be exhibiting. After the conference, the manifesto will become publicly available via https://mskreform.org.uk/ and BASRaT members are encouraged to engage with it. For those interested in attending #TheBigRs Conference, tickets are available here.
Exciting Jobs
This week has seen a flurry of jobs for BASRaT members. The role of "Head of Medical" at Huddersfield Giants (Super League), with a salary of £55-65k, is open to BASRaT Registrants with the requisite experience, check out your recent BASRaT e-newsletter for more details.
BASRaT article published in The Guardian!
Monday, 30 September 2019
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We recently worked with Health Awareness on their 2019 Rehabilitation campaign, featuring exclusive content from key thought leaders and industry voices about the importance of Rehabilitation services. A printed publication was included in the Guardian newspaper and the content is available online at www.healthawareness.co.uk
Steve Aspinall’s fantastic piece "Prescribing exercise – the crucial healthcare tool" is featured. BASRaT’s Chief Executive, Steve Aspinall looks at getting people moving through simple messaging. Steve talks about muscle strengthening activities, moderate and vigorous activity and how to fit exercise into busy lives.
Read more here.
BJSM July issue guided by BASRaT
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
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Check out this month’s fantastic issue guided by BASRaT, looking at how we can support healthy lifestyles for our patients and athletes and how we can improve public health. Edited by BASRaT Chief Executive, Steve Aspinall, this issue looks at:
- Pragmatic alternatives to increase physical activity
- Health benefits of cycling as a form of transport
- Clear messages on reducing sitting time but also increasing movement
- Benefits of Physical activity for both brain health and cognitive function and functional capacity and health
- Framework and rationale for prescribing exercise for patients in pain, improving outcomes and challenging patients to think differently about tissue damage and pain
And so much more, view here.
