Physiotherapists in Nottingham have joined thousands across the country in taking strike action over pay. Members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) picketed outside Queen's Medical Centre during the walkout today (January 26).
Picket supervisor Mike Pearson, a trained physiotherapist who now works in workforce improvement, said physios were "really struggling" with the demands of the job. "The work is getting harder and harder and the price that the Government is willing to pay is not enough," said the 45-year-old, from Sneinton.
"Staff are leaving as they can do less stressful jobs elsewhere. Physios need to work longer hours and do not feel patients are getting the care they deserve. Hospitals are getting busier and people are coming in with more complications."
