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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent

Physiotherapy care in decline because of poor NHS facilities, poll shows

A physiotherapist aids a patient who is walking with the help of crutches
Three in four NHS physiotherapists say the quality of rehabilitation they are able to offer has fallen. Photograph: Carly Earl/The Guardian

Stroke patients and others in need of intense physiotherapy are facing declining care because of inadequate space and equipment in hospitals, a survey shows.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists found that four in 10 NHS physiotherapy staff have lost or are expected to lose dedicated rehabilitation space.

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