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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) - the professional, educational and union body for 65,000 UK-chartered physiotherapists, students and support workers.
'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
September 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
'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
September 9, 2025 at 6:02 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...
September 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
'Hydrotherapy isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline for many people with long-term pain, disability or chronic conditions'.

Ash James speaks to ITV News about how this impacts patients, causing their health to deteriorate and widening health inequality.

#RightToRehab
August 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
'I want to see physios and other allied health professionals at the heart of the neighbourhood service.' 👏

Wes Streeting on the importance of physio and rehab as part of the new NHS England 10-year plan.

Thank you @soniakumarmp.bsky.social for continuing to advocate for physio.

#RightToRehab
July 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
'The inclusion of rehab in this plan is a landmark moment for the profession.'

Chief executive John Cowman reacts to the publication of the 10-year health plan for the NHS in England.

Read more: csp.org.uk/news/2025-07...

#RightToRehab
July 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Why are we waiting?

Why are patients waiting to be seen while physios are waiting to work?

We're calling on the government to stop the freezes and offer jobs to every graduate who’s ready to serve in the NHS.

Read more: www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-06...
July 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
'Crucially rehab and good physio, good rehab, good reconditioning...'

Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, placed physiotherapy at the heart of bridging the disconnect between health and social care: www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-06...

#NHSConfedExpo #RightToRehab
June 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
'Rehabilitation isn't optional, it's an essential.'

Speaking on BBC News, CSP's @sarahazzard.bsky.social warned about the consequences of major service cuts, following reports of drastic budget measures affecting NHS trusts across England.
May 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
'Our advice to the government is really clear. There needs to be a real focus on the practicalities.'

@robyeldham.bsky.social updates on the government's priority to shift from analogue to digital, and how the CSP is supporting members, including our principles around the use of AI.
April 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
'Probably the biggest change we're expecting to see in the 10 Year Plan is real emphasis on a shift from hospital to community.'

@robyeldham.bsky.social on upcoming changes to healthcare and how the CSP has been influencing to support the shift to neighbourhood services.

#RightToRehab
April 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
'We'd like to see action around secondary prevention, the importance of rehabilitation, and to stop revolving door cases of people coming back into hospital.'

@robyeldham.bsky.social updates on the forthcoming 10 Year Plan and the move from a sickness to prevention healthcare based system.
April 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Liverpool is more than just a city – it’s a community.

📽️ How @nhsuhlg.bsky.social’s Scouse School fosters belonging and celebrates diversity.

Learn how this CSP-aligned initiative is creating a culture of inclusion for international staff: www.csp.org.uk/careers-jobs...
March 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
'Without physiotherapists and others, we would not be able to get people well and fit and healthy again and to continue with their lives and their work.'

Thank you @soniakumarmp.bsky.social & @lucympowell.bsky.social for championing AHPs in Parliament and highlighting their crucial work for the NHS
March 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
‘We need to make sure that it's not a postcode lottery across Scotland.’

Thank you to MSP Jackie Baillie, who supported our #RightToRehab event at #ScotLab25, which included @chsscotland.bsky.social.

The event demonstrated how vital access to rehab is for a better future.
February 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
‘My message to other managers is – go bold, go big. We support multiple apprentices at once.'

Alan Macdonald shares how North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust overcame the challenge of funding for apprentices.

#PhysioApprenticeships
February 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Physiotherapy apprenticeships help build and develop a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce that meets
community needs.

Jill Kent, Head of AHPs @teessideuni.bsky.social, discusses the importance of widening participation to better represent the local community.

#PhysioApprenticeships
February 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Unlock the potential of your workforce.

Physiotherapy apprenticeships are transforming workforce development and delivering a skilled workforce fit for the future.

#PhysioApprenticeships #NAW2025

Learn more: www.csp.org.uk/physiotherap...
February 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
'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.
January 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Scotland needs more physios.

The latest survey of members in Scotland reveals a worsening workforce crisis, and a devastating impact on services and patients.

We're calling on the Scottish government to take action before this crisis gets worse www.csp.org.uk/news/2024-12...

#ScotlandNeedsPhysios
December 11, 2024 at 11:21 AM