Musculoskeletal Health of Primary Care Staff
12 October 2023
A recent BNSSG staff survey of 515 Primary Care staff, indicated that 30% experienced musculoskeletal issues, with this rate jumping above the national average to 37% for those working in administrative roles. Qualitative comments suggest that this is in part due to the sedentary nature of working in Primary Care and the lack of taking sufficient breaks to move away from desks.
As a result of these findings, we have developed a Musculoskeletal Health Toolkit for Primary Care and are now offering the following webinars where senior physiotherapist Alice Clevely will share this toolkit with you and answer any questions.
Dates and times available:
- 23rd November 12:30-13:30
- 4th December 12:30-13:30
- 18th January 12:30-13:30
- 8th February 12:30-13:30
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