Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

06/11/2025

Good news after an unacceptable delay for members in Northern Ireland.

Claire Ronald, CSP senior negotiating officer for Northern Ireland, said:

‘While it is welcome that this issue has finally been resolved, our members in Northern Ireland should never have had to wait this long for pay parity.

'We will hold the health minister to his word to commit to future pay awards being paid on time.’

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.

06/11/2025

Rehab helps people to return to work and stay in work.

We can't afford to wait. 388,076 people are waiting for MSK services in England, yet there are widespread recruitment freezes.

We must build the physiotherapy workforce we need to keep Britain working.

05/11/2025

'This is a huge opportunity for employers and healthcare systems to recognise the power of rehabilitation in keeping people well and working.

'A significant part of that success depends on employers playing their part by harnessing the full expertise, experience and capacity of the independent physiotherapy sector, alongside NHS services, to create healthier, more supportive workplaces.'

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.

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.

05/11/2025

Thinking about becoming a CSP workplace rep? Or curious about what the role involves?

Each month, the CSP Organising team hosts an online session for members interested in workplace rep roles.

The session covers:
✅ Why reps are essential in a Trade Union
✅ The three CSP rep roles: Stewards, Safety Reps and Equality Reps
✅ Training and ongoing support
✅ How protected time works
✅ The rep election process
✅ Plus, an open Q&A!

Join our next session on 13 November at 12pm: https://ow.ly/xrEh50XgR8l

05/11/2025

Experience the excitement of CSP Annual Conference from wherever you are.

A 2 day virtual ticket costs just £119 & gives you access to vibrant sessions, leading speakers and the latest insights shaping physiotherapy – all at your fingertips.

www.csp.org.uk/conference

05/11/2025

Cold, damp or unsafe housing shouldn’t make people ill - yet 1 in 4 in the UK live in homes that could.

As a MaxHealth = MaxWealth member, we’re calling for a cross-government strategy to make health equal.

See how physios tackle inequality on the ground — supporting people experiencing homelessness through pulmonary rehab:
🔗 https://ow.ly/hB7050XlPHi

A physio service in London has found an innovative way to improve access to rehabilitation for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Nina Romain finds out how the service is providing outreach to users of addiction services Share Log in or register to post comments Outreach into a...

03/11/2025

It is Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the positive contributions of Muslims, while also raising awareness of the impact and realities of Islamophobia in our society.

Here are some resources on islamophobia and information on how the CSP can support you if you are impacted by it: https://ow.ly/PWQF50XgeYH

02/11/2025

Long COVID left Kristy-Anne unable to dress herself, much less go to work. She grieved for the person she was and sank into a dark place.

Starting rehab led by physio Sajith changed everything. It gave her hope, strength - and the belief she could have a life again.

Today, she’s back at work, going to football with her son and feeling herself again.

🎥 Watch her story:

31/10/2025

'What Age UK has revealed today should shake us all. This isn’t just a crisis in plain sight – it’s a quiet tragedy unfolding in hospital corridors across the country.

'Older people left waiting, frightened, stripped of dignity, while exhausted staff do everything they can in impossible conditions.'

Sara Hazzard responds to the shocking report by Age UK, which has revealed the extent of long waits for treatment and 'corridor care' faced by older people.

Rehabilitation is key to unlocking patient flow in the NHS, yet only 1 in 3 physios say they have enough staff to do their jobs properly. The priority must be to create the posts and invest in the services that patients and the healthcare system urgently need.

30/10/2025

'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 and in supporting women throughout their life course.'

The government has announced its women's health strategy is to be renewed in a drive to improve access and tackle inequalities. We are calling for a guarantee that the national commitments set out in the current women’s health strategy will be protected in the review.

The government has announced its women's health strategy is to be renewed in a drive to improve access and tackle inequalities.

28/10/2025

'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.'

The Guardian reports on the stark results of our latest member survey, which revealed a widespread loss of suitable rehabilitation space in hospitals and the impact on patients.

Six in 10 practitioners say loss of rehabilitation space in hospitals is harming chances of patients recovering

27/10/2025

“Pelvic health isn’t just for older women.”
Advanced practice physiotherapist Funmi Odofin explains how pelvic health rehabilitation restores confidence and quality of life – and why early access to services matters.

Watch Funmi and Emily’s story, and read how education, exercise and compassion combine in pelvic health physiotherapy.

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