Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Another great day for @thecsp.bsky.social at #Lab25

Great support for #physiotherapy again today at #Lab25 from MPs and MSPs @thecsp.bsky.social

'We're at the Labour Party Conference to deliver one clear message - physiotherapy keeps people, the NHS, and the economy moving.' - @ashjames10.bsky.social

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Prevention in Practice: How Neighbourhood Health Services Can Transform the NHS Speaker imgaes and titles: Matthew Taylor, CEO, NHS Confed (Chair) Stephen Kinnock MP, Minister for Care Rob Yeldham, Director, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of Council, Royal College of General Practitioners Julia Worthington, Integrated Neighbourhood Lead, Greater Manchester Council Date: Monday 29 Septermber, 11:00-12:15, Meeting Room 4A, AAC

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

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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

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.

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.

'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.

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@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.

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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.

'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.

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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.

‘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

Have your say: MPs seek evidence on young women and girls’ reproductive health The Women and Equalities Select Committee has launched a call for evidence on young women and girls’ reproductive health and the CSP is urging members with relevant expertise to contribute.

'Women of all ages need clear, accessible information on pelvic health issues to empower them to seek timely, effective care.'

Have your say: the Women and Equalities Select Committee has launched a call for evidence on young women and girls’ reproductive health.

Include physios in jobs guarantee scheme, CSP tells government The CSP is seeking urgent clarification from health ministers in England over a new graduate job guarantee scheme that appears to apply only to nurses and midwives.

'We’re actively engaging with MPs and civil servants to make it clear that the NHS needs to recruit all the newly qualified physios it can to meet the government’s 10 year plan for the NHS.'

We're seeking urgent clarification over a new graduate job guarantee scheme in England.

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Have your say on expanded prescribing rights for physiotherapists The CSP is urging all members to respond to a new government consultation proposing a long-overdue expansion of controlled prescribing rights for physiotherapist independent prescribers.

'Physiotherapy prescribing now has an established evidence-base of being safe, cost-effective and valued by patients.' -
@pipwhite.bsky.social

We're urging members to respond to a new government consultation proposing an expansion of prescribing rights for physiotherapist independent prescribers.

#RightToRehab I work with patients in a hydrotherapy pool every week of the year. It makes a vast difference to individuals - particularly those with learning and physical disabilities. Health equality is vital. #NHS

'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.

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Marching for rehab with the spirit of the miners

Wrote a little thingy for the @thecsp.bsky.social monthly mag! 🫣

CSP deeply concerned by reports of imminent collapse of NRS Healthcare The media is reporting that a leading provider of healthcare equipment for patients being discharged from hospital or requiring home support is on the verge of collapse.

'Rehabilitation, recovery and independence depend on access to the right equipment for the right help at the right time.'

We are deeply concerned by reports of the imminent collapse of NRS Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare equipment for patients.

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CSP welcomes plan to roll out first contact physiotherapists in primary care in NI Northern Ireland’s Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has announced investment and expansion of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Programme for GP services.

'The Department of Health’s announcement reflects the crucial importance of physiotherapy in rehabilitation and recognises the value the profession has to offer.'

CSP welcomes plan to roll out #FirstContactPhysiotherapists in primary care in NI.

First NHS AI-run physio clinic in England halves back-pain waiting list AI platform Flok Health to be rolled out to other NHS trusts but experts warn tech-based care could increase health inequalities

'When tackling the problem of waiting times, it is important to address the root causes, one of which is the recruitment freezes currently stopping graduate physiotherapists from finding work in the NHS...'

Chief executive John Cowman in the Guardian on tackling physio waiting times and AI apps.

Healthcare equipment supplier on brink of collapse A Government spokesperson said it is ‘closely monitoring this situation’.

What could risk people being placed in long term care inappropriately? Read about the greatest risk to equipment and rehab and why The CSP spoke out! #RightToRehab
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CSP makes the case for rehab to tackle health inequality CSP representatives joined a packed Health Equals parliamentary reception this week to highlight the role of physiotherapy and community rehabilitation in closing the UK’s health inequality gap.

'Together, we’re shining a spotlight on the vital role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in tackling the social causes of ill health and narrowing the healthy life expectancy gap'.

Making the case for rehab to tackle health inequality with @healthequals.bsky.social ⬇️

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Three shifts to unlock physiotherapy’s role in transforming the NHS Earlier this month, Wes Streeting and the DHSC team published the 10-Year Health Plan for England.

'We need to see three more big shifts.

'Shifts that will unlock the full potential of the current physiotherapy workforce, which is one of the NHS’s biggest opportunities to improve patient flow and outcomes.'

@ashjames10.bsky.social on the workforce shifts needed to support the 10-year NHS Plan.

'The government’s new 10-Year Health Plan for England features rehabilitation as a core component of the transformation.

'For physiotherapy staff and the people they care for, that’s a landmark moment.' - @sarahazzard.bsky.social reflects on the new 10-Year Plan for England.

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Cohesive care: connecting health and social care

'Physiotherapists bring a proactive approach — we focus on prevention and enabling independence.

'That mindset is vital in neighbourhood teams, where the goal is to keep people well and out of hospital.'

Read about the physiotherapists connecting care within integrated neighbourhood teams. ⬇️

'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.

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