Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Member Karen Poole represented the CSP in Parliament, giving evidence to inform the 10-year workforce plan for the NHS in England.

We're calling for a plan that fully recognises physiotherapy and rehabilitation as central to achieving the NHS’s goals: www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-11...

Return on investment for physiotherapy in the UK On this page:ROI for physiotherapy reportHow to use the findings

💷📉 The first independent economic analysis of physiotherapy shows it saves the NHS more than it costs.

Just four interventions save the NHS £145m a year. Read the report and use the Value Calculator to see what your service saves: www.csp.org.uk/roi

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'We welcome the development of new neighbourhood health centres that have rehabilitation embedded from the outset - not as an add-on, but as core to how communities stay healthy.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social

Our response to the announcement of 250 new neighbourhood health centres.

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CSP members making ‘a profound difference’, minister tells conference A UK government health minister thanked physiotherapy staff across all sectors for their contribution to the health of the nation in a video address to the CSP annual conference.

'All these achievements show the value you bring not just to the NHS but to society as a whole and this government remains committed to supporting the physiotherapy profession.'

Health minister Karin Smyth MP thanked physiotherapy staff at the CSP's annual conference. #Physio25

Rebuilding confidence after a cardiac event 'I came into physiotherapy because I saw, up close, how transformative rehab can be as my grandfather had a stroke when I was you

After a heart attack or surgery, fear of moving again is natural - and exactly why cardiac rehab exists.
Physio Catrin Davies explains how structured, evidence-based rehabilitation helps people rebuild strength, confidence and purpose.
🔗 Read her blog: https://ow.ly/2J1C50XpQsG
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Our response to today’s Public Accounts Committee report on the NHS in England.

The physiotherapy workforce could make an immediate difference for patients. Yet many newly qualified physios are unable to take up NHS roles because of recruitment pauses and limited entry-level posts. Read more ⬇️

'At a time when so many people are waiting for care, not enabling new physiotherapists who want to join the NHS to do so is a missed opportunity we can fix quickly.

'Physiotherapists are trained, motivated and ready to help.' 1/2

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Right to Rehab - Michael's story (cancer prehab and rehab)

For Michael, the toughest battle after lung cancer wasn’t the surgery – it was recovery.
Physio helped him rebuild his strength, confidence and hope.
Doesn't everyone deserves that chance?
👉 Watch his story: https://youtu.be/4Zu5pTTN1EQ
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Join us at the CSP AGM next Saturday 22 Nov, either in person or online. Register your place by 20 Nov. Prefer to appoint a proxy voter? Just let us know by 17 Nov. Find out more at https://ow.ly/TA5x50XrOlL

CSP supporting members affected by ICB and NHS England redundancies Funding secured to cover redundancies across England’s Integrated Care Boards (ICB) and NHS England itself is welcome but huge concerns remain over the process, the CSP has said.

Funding secured to cover redundancies across England’s Integrated Care Boards (ICB) and NHS England itself is welcome but huge concerns remain over the process, the CSP has said.

https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-11-14-csp-supporting-members-affected-icb-nhs-england-redundancies

Helping people breathe - and live - better

'In community rehab the person rarely has one problem — they often have five, ten, or more, and we need to see how those systems connect'- Sajith Narayanan-Lekshmy. Read her reflections on practice at https://ow.ly/AhA650XlYuh
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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.

‘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.

Care that's closer to home With an ageing population and more people living with multiple conditions, transformation is overdue.

'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.

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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

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 👀

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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

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.  

'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

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

'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.

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.   

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

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.  

'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

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. 

'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 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. 

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.

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

Tag your Labour MP to invite them to visit the CSP at stand J4.

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@thecsp.bsky.social would love to see you at our stand. J4 at #Lab25 @thurrockjen.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