Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
@thecsp.bsky.social
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) - the professional, educational and union body for 65,000 UK-chartered physiotherapists, students and support workers.
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'Rehab is key not just to good recovery but to prevention of future demand on the NHS.' 👏
Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the importance of rehabilitation in making the NHS work, following the launch of healthcare reforms and a social care commission in England this week.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the importance of rehabilitation in making the NHS work, following the launch of healthcare reforms and a social care commission in England this week.
‘FCPs are providing brilliant care for patients across the country but the role has expanded rapidly and now is the right time to take stock.’
We are supporting an England-wide survey of #FirstContactPhysio services designed to map how the role is operating in primary care.
We are supporting an England-wide survey of #FirstContactPhysio services designed to map how the role is operating in primary care.
Evaluation of FCP launches in England
The CSP is supporting an England-wide survey of first contact physiotherapist services designed to map how the role is operating in primary care.
www.csp.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
‘FCPs are providing brilliant care for patients across the country but the role has expanded rapidly and now is the right time to take stock.’
We are supporting an England-wide survey of #FirstContactPhysio services designed to map how the role is operating in primary care.
We are supporting an England-wide survey of #FirstContactPhysio services designed to map how the role is operating in primary care.
'Physiotherapists and other AHPs have a critical part to play here. Their work sits at the intersection of health and independence.'
Sara Hazzard CSP on the government's shift to neighbourhood health services in the latest article in The New Statesman.
Sara Hazzard CSP on the government's shift to neighbourhood health services in the latest article in The New Statesman.
Care that's closer to home
With an ageing population and more people living with multiple conditions, transformation is overdue.
www.newstatesman.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
'Physiotherapists and other AHPs have a critical part to play here. Their work sits at the intersection of health and independence.'
Sara Hazzard CSP on the government's shift to neighbourhood health services in the latest article in The New Statesman.
Sara Hazzard CSP on the government's shift to neighbourhood health services in the latest article in The New Statesman.
Welcome news for members in Northern Ireland, following pressure from health unions including the CSP.
https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-11-06-csp-welcomes-announcement-restoration-pay-parity-health-service-staff-northern
https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-11-06-csp-welcomes-announcement-restoration-pay-parity-health-service-staff-northern
CSP welcomes announcement on restoration of pay parity for health service staff in Northern Ireland
Health minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed pay parity for health service staff in Northern Ireland, bringing them back into line with colleagues in Wales and England. The pay rise recommended by pay review bodies will be backdated in full to 1 April.
www.csp.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Welcome news for members in Northern Ireland, following pressure from health unions including the CSP.
https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-11-06-csp-welcomes-announcement-restoration-pay-parity-health-service-staff-northern
https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-11-06-csp-welcomes-announcement-restoration-pay-parity-health-service-staff-northern
CSP calls for urgent investment in physiotherapy workforce to keep Britain working
We have welcomed the Keep Britain Working report, a cross-government review that sets out a new approach to tackling worklessness and improving workplace health.
We have welcomed the Keep Britain Working report, a cross-government review that sets out a new approach to tackling worklessness and improving workplace health.
CSP calls for urgent investment in physiotherapy workforce to keep Britain working
The CSP has welcomed the publication of the Keep Britain Working report, a cross-government review that sets out a new approach to tackling worklessness and improving workplace health.
www.csp.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
CSP calls for urgent investment in physiotherapy workforce to keep Britain working
We have welcomed the Keep Britain Working report, a cross-government review that sets out a new approach to tackling worklessness and improving workplace health.
We have welcomed the Keep Britain Working report, a cross-government review that sets out a new approach to tackling worklessness and improving workplace health.
Rehabilitation gives people back their lives.
Congratulations to Miriam Duffy and the team at the new National Rehabilitation Centre.
Look out for an exclusive editorial with Miriam in this month's Frontline 👀
#RightToRehab
Congratulations to Miriam Duffy and the team at the new National Rehabilitation Centre.
Look out for an exclusive editorial with Miriam in this month's Frontline 👀
#RightToRehab
Inside the £105m rehab hospital that’s about to change lives
Opening on time and on budget, the site near Nottingham will help patients with spinal cord injuries, brain damage and other conditions regain independence
www.thetimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Rehabilitation gives people back their lives.
Congratulations to Miriam Duffy and the team at the new National Rehabilitation Centre.
Look out for an exclusive editorial with Miriam in this month's Frontline 👀
#RightToRehab
Congratulations to Miriam Duffy and the team at the new National Rehabilitation Centre.
Look out for an exclusive editorial with Miriam in this month's Frontline 👀
#RightToRehab
This is totally unacceptable.
Rehab is the key to unlocking patient flow in the NHS.
Yet only 1 in 3 physios say they have enough staff to do their jobs properly and 6 in 10 have lost the space they need to deliver proper care.
Physio staff are vital. Let's create the posts so many patients need
Rehab is the key to unlocking patient flow in the NHS.
Yet only 1 in 3 physios say they have enough staff to do their jobs properly and 6 in 10 have lost the space they need to deliver proper care.
Physio staff are vital. Let's create the posts so many patients need
Corridor care must not become normalised, with one in three people aged 90+ waiting over 12 hours to be seen, we need MPs to take emergency action.
Read our report 👉 https://bit.ly/3JCMQc2
Read our report 👉 https://bit.ly/3JCMQc2
October 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This is totally unacceptable.
Rehab is the key to unlocking patient flow in the NHS.
Yet only 1 in 3 physios say they have enough staff to do their jobs properly and 6 in 10 have lost the space they need to deliver proper care.
Physio staff are vital. Let's create the posts so many patients need
Rehab is the key to unlocking patient flow in the NHS.
Yet only 1 in 3 physios say they have enough staff to do their jobs properly and 6 in 10 have lost the space they need to deliver proper care.
Physio staff are vital. Let's create the posts so many patients need
'The renewal of this strategy presents a further opportunity to build on the current women’s health strategy and recognise the vital role that physiotherapy staff play in providing specialised care.' Sara Hazzard CSP
CSP calls for physio inclusion in women’s health strategy renewal
CSP calls for physio inclusion in women’s health strategy renewal
CSP calls for physio inclusion in women’s health strategy renewal
The government has announced its women's health strategy is to be renewed in a drive to improve access and tackle inequalities.
www.csp.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
'The renewal of this strategy presents a further opportunity to build on the current women’s health strategy and recognise the vital role that physiotherapy staff play in providing specialised care.' Sara Hazzard CSP
CSP calls for physio inclusion in women’s health strategy renewal
CSP calls for physio inclusion in women’s health strategy renewal
'It’s shocking that rehabilitation space continues to be sidelined and routinely taken away from physiotherapy teams who are then forced to provide care in corridors.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social
@theguardian.com reports on our survey, which revealed the extent of the loss of rehabilitation space.
@theguardian.com reports on our survey, which revealed the extent of the loss of rehabilitation space.
Physiotherapy care in decline because of poor NHS facilities, poll shows
Six in 10 practitioners say loss of rehabilitation space in hospitals is harming chances of patients recovering
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
'It’s shocking that rehabilitation space continues to be sidelined and routinely taken away from physiotherapy teams who are then forced to provide care in corridors.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social
@theguardian.com reports on our survey, which revealed the extent of the loss of rehabilitation space.
@theguardian.com reports on our survey, which revealed the extent of the loss of rehabilitation space.
Pay parity must be restored for HSC staff in Northern Ireland
Health unions including the CSP are calling on the Northern Ireland health minister to restore pay parity with the rest of the UK as a matter of urgency.
#CSP4FairPay
Health unions including the CSP are calling on the Northern Ireland health minister to restore pay parity with the rest of the UK as a matter of urgency.
#CSP4FairPay
Pay parity must be restored for HSC staff in Northern Ireland
Health unions including the CSP are calling on the Northern Ireland health minister to restore pay parity with the rest of the UK as a matter of urgency.
www.csp.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Pay parity must be restored for HSC staff in Northern Ireland
Health unions including the CSP are calling on the Northern Ireland health minister to restore pay parity with the rest of the UK as a matter of urgency.
#CSP4FairPay
Health unions including the CSP are calling on the Northern Ireland health minister to restore pay parity with the rest of the UK as a matter of urgency.
#CSP4FairPay
'Where opportunities for early interventions are lost an ineffective pattern of healthcare can be set in place having a lasting impact for individuals.’ - Dr Kate Lough, chair of POGP
Physios provide evidence to parliamentary inquiry on diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health conditions
Physios provide evidence to parliamentary inquiry on diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health conditions
Physiotherapists provide evidence to parliamentary inquiry on reproductive health conditions
The cross-party women and equalities select committee of MPs called for evidence on diagnosis and treatment for reproductive health conditions among girls and young women.
www.csp.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
'Where opportunities for early interventions are lost an ineffective pattern of healthcare can be set in place having a lasting impact for individuals.’ - Dr Kate Lough, chair of POGP
Physios provide evidence to parliamentary inquiry on diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health conditions
Physios provide evidence to parliamentary inquiry on diagnosis and treatment of reproductive health conditions
'Physiotherapists are central to delivering neighbourhood health services and keeping people well in their communities, but MSK and rehab teams are already stretched to breaking point.' Sara Hazzard CSP
CSP welcomes report on community rehab crisis that threatens NHS neighbourhood care plans
CSP welcomes report on community rehab crisis that threatens NHS neighbourhood care plans
CSP welcomes report on community rehab crisis that threatens NHS neighbourhood care plans
The CSP has welcomed a new report highlighting the growing crisis in community health services, warning that under-resourced community rehabilitation risks undermining the government’s promise to shift care from hospitals into neighbourhood settings.
www.csp.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
'Physiotherapists are central to delivering neighbourhood health services and keeping people well in their communities, but MSK and rehab teams are already stretched to breaking point.' Sara Hazzard CSP
CSP welcomes report on community rehab crisis that threatens NHS neighbourhood care plans
CSP welcomes report on community rehab crisis that threatens NHS neighbourhood care plans
Our health and social care sector is built on the hard work and rich diversity of its workforce.
The CSP has joined forces with health unions to condemn the rise in anti-migrant rhetoric and reaffirm support for international colleagues working across the UK’s health and social care system.
The CSP has joined forces with health unions to condemn the rise in anti-migrant rhetoric and reaffirm support for international colleagues working across the UK’s health and social care system.
CSP joins unions in condemning anti-migrant rhetoric
The CSP has joined forces with health unions to condemn the rise in anti-migrant rhetoric and reaffirm support for international colleagues working across the UK’s health and social care system.
www.csp.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our health and social care sector is built on the hard work and rich diversity of its workforce.
The CSP has joined forces with health unions to condemn the rise in anti-migrant rhetoric and reaffirm support for international colleagues working across the UK’s health and social care system.
The CSP has joined forces with health unions to condemn the rise in anti-migrant rhetoric and reaffirm support for international colleagues working across the UK’s health and social care system.
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Another great day for @thecsp.bsky.social at #Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Another great day for @thecsp.bsky.social at #Lab25
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September 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
'We're at the Labour Party Conference to deliver one clear message - physiotherapy keeps people, the NHS, and the economy moving.' - @ashjames10.bsky.social
Tag your Labour MP to invite them to visit the CSP at stand J4.
#RightToRehab #Lab25 #LabConf25
Tag your Labour MP to invite them to visit the CSP at stand J4.
#RightToRehab #Lab25 #LabConf25
September 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
'We're at the Labour Party Conference to deliver one clear message - physiotherapy keeps people, the NHS, and the economy moving.' - @ashjames10.bsky.social
Tag your Labour MP to invite them to visit the CSP at stand J4.
#RightToRehab #Lab25 #LabConf25
Tag your Labour MP to invite them to visit the CSP at stand J4.
#RightToRehab #Lab25 #LabConf25
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September 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
🌹 CSP members – help us influence Labour at #LabourConf25!
👉 Find your local Labour MP + tag them to invite them to visit us at stand J4.
🔎 Use the tool below to get their social handle
💪 Everyone deserves the #RightToRehab.
#Lab25
👉 Find your local Labour MP + tag them to invite them to visit us at stand J4.
🔎 Use the tool below to get their social handle
💪 Everyone deserves the #RightToRehab.
#Lab25
Find out who your MP is
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September 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🌹 CSP members – help us influence Labour at #LabourConf25!
👉 Find your local Labour MP + tag them to invite them to visit us at stand J4.
🔎 Use the tool below to get their social handle
💪 Everyone deserves the #RightToRehab.
#Lab25
👉 Find your local Labour MP + tag them to invite them to visit us at stand J4.
🔎 Use the tool below to get their social handle
💪 Everyone deserves the #RightToRehab.
#Lab25
Prevention in Practice: How Neighbourhood Health Services can Transform the NHS
📍We're hosting a Fringe event at the Labour conference, with a panel including:
@skinnock.bsky.social
@robyeldham.bsky.social
📍 Mon 29 September, 11:15
Meeting room 4A, AAC
#RightToRehab
#Lab25
📍We're hosting a Fringe event at the Labour conference, with a panel including:
@skinnock.bsky.social
@robyeldham.bsky.social
📍 Mon 29 September, 11:15
Meeting room 4A, AAC
#RightToRehab
#Lab25
September 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Prevention in Practice: How Neighbourhood Health Services can Transform the NHS
📍We're hosting a Fringe event at the Labour conference, with a panel including:
@skinnock.bsky.social
@robyeldham.bsky.social
📍 Mon 29 September, 11:15
Meeting room 4A, AAC
#RightToRehab
#Lab25
📍We're hosting a Fringe event at the Labour conference, with a panel including:
@skinnock.bsky.social
@robyeldham.bsky.social
📍 Mon 29 September, 11:15
Meeting room 4A, AAC
#RightToRehab
#Lab25
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@thecsp.bsky.social are at Labour Conf 2025 - if you are attending do come to our fringe with Stephen Kinnock MP or visit our stall @healthjournalism.org @hsj.co.uk @rcotpolicywales.bsky.social @patients-association.org.uk @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social @bhfpolicy.bsky.social #physiotherapy #rehab
September 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
@thecsp.bsky.social are at Labour Conf 2025 - if you are attending do come to our fringe with Stephen Kinnock MP or visit our stall @healthjournalism.org @hsj.co.uk @rcotpolicywales.bsky.social @patients-association.org.uk @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social @bhfpolicy.bsky.social #physiotherapy #rehab
Physio private sector ‘expertise, experience and capacity’ can keep Britain working, says CSP
@thefabians.bsky.social proposals to improve workplace health point to the crucial role the physiotherapy private sector can play.
@thefabians.bsky.social proposals to improve workplace health point to the crucial role the physiotherapy private sector can play.
Physio private sector ‘expertise, experience and capacity’ can keep Britain working, says CSP
A think tank’s proposals to improve workplace health point to the crucial role the physiotherapy private sector can play.
www.csp.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Physio private sector ‘expertise, experience and capacity’ can keep Britain working, says CSP
@thefabians.bsky.social proposals to improve workplace health point to the crucial role the physiotherapy private sector can play.
@thefabians.bsky.social proposals to improve workplace health point to the crucial role the physiotherapy private sector can play.
'Diversity is Britain's greatest strength. From the NHS to our schools, from our creative industries to our care services.'
CSP director Claire Sullivan speaks to @The_TUC Congress delegation on the CSP’s motion on challenging hate.
Full clip: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#TUC2025
CSP director Claire Sullivan speaks to @The_TUC Congress delegation on the CSP’s motion on challenging hate.
Full clip: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#TUC2025
September 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
'Diversity is Britain's greatest strength. From the NHS to our schools, from our creative industries to our care services.'
CSP director Claire Sullivan speaks to @The_TUC Congress delegation on the CSP’s motion on challenging hate.
Full clip: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#TUC2025
CSP director Claire Sullivan speaks to @The_TUC Congress delegation on the CSP’s motion on challenging hate.
Full clip: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#TUC2025
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@thecsp.bsky.social raising AI safeguards at #TUC25 - our AI guidelines are on our website
September 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
@thecsp.bsky.social raising AI safeguards at #TUC25 - our AI guidelines are on our website
‘As today is #WorldPhysiotherapyDay, it is a fitting moment to celebrate the vital role physiotherapists play, while also sounding the alarm on the crisis facing our workforce.’ 👏
@mikem82.bsky.social, Chair of the NNRS spoke @tuc.org.uk Congress.
Catch up: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@mikem82.bsky.social, Chair of the NNRS spoke @tuc.org.uk Congress.
Catch up: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
September 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
‘As today is #WorldPhysiotherapyDay, it is a fitting moment to celebrate the vital role physiotherapists play, while also sounding the alarm on the crisis facing our workforce.’ 👏
@mikem82.bsky.social, Chair of the NNRS spoke @tuc.org.uk Congress.
Catch up: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@mikem82.bsky.social, Chair of the NNRS spoke @tuc.org.uk Congress.
Catch up: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
'It’s encouraging to read that the DHSC have understood that rehab and prehab are critical for inclusion in the national cancer plan.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social
Physiotherapy’s role in cancer care has been formally recognised by the government.
#RightToRehab
Physiotherapy’s role in cancer care has been formally recognised by the government.
#RightToRehab
Physios’ call for rehab and prehabilitation to be included in national cancer plan is heeded
Physiotherapy’s role in cancer care has been formally recognised by government.
www.csp.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
'It’s encouraging to read that the DHSC have understood that rehab and prehab are critical for inclusion in the national cancer plan.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social
Physiotherapy’s role in cancer care has been formally recognised by the government.
#RightToRehab
Physiotherapy’s role in cancer care has been formally recognised by the government.
#RightToRehab
‘Patients are waiting in appalling pain, often falling out of work, to access rehab services that are severely short-staffed and crying out for the skills graduate physiotherapists can offer.' @robyeldham.bsky.social
NHS waiting lists rise demonstrates need for graduate physio job guarantee
NHS waiting lists rise demonstrates need for graduate physio job guarantee
NHS waiting lists rise demonstrates need for graduate physio job guarantee
Thousands more patients are joining NHS waiting lists each month while the NHS in many parts of the country has frozen recruitment of physiotherapists.
www.csp.org.uk
August 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
‘Patients are waiting in appalling pain, often falling out of work, to access rehab services that are severely short-staffed and crying out for the skills graduate physiotherapists can offer.' @robyeldham.bsky.social
NHS waiting lists rise demonstrates need for graduate physio job guarantee
NHS waiting lists rise demonstrates need for graduate physio job guarantee