Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

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.' -
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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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Uzo Ehiogu shares expert opinion in The i Paper.

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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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'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.

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‘New neighbourhood health centres will house doctors, nurses, physios, therapists, tests, scans and urgent care under one roof, built around patients’ convenience.’

Encouraging words ahead of today’s publication.

We’ll post analysis of the key policies once the plan is out.

NHS ten-year plan: shifting focus

Ahead of the publication of the NHS 10 Year Plan, we take a closer look at the three key areas that are earmarked for change.

We have been advocating for improvements and have been making the case for for what physiotherapy and rehab need across all three shifts.

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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.

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Viewpoint: ARRS GP expansion must not come at expense of physios Physiotherapists brought in to support general practice are one of the success stories of the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS), says Taunton GP Dr Stuart Baker - and changes allowing more ...

'There is a real risk that the value of FCPs will be overlooked, and potentially lost, just as their contribution is most needed.'

GP Dr Stuart Baker says #FirstContactPhysios brought in to support general practice are one of the success stories of ARRS - for @gponline.bsky.social.

Great contributions from all MSs, in particular John Griffiths MS , chair of the #CPGonLungHealth who spoke about the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation and why we need more of it. Thank you @thecsp.bsky.social @thercot.bsky.social and other AHP Federation Cymru members

Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify Physiotherapists help people with musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological problems.

National media coverage as we raise the alarm about the impact of NHS recruitment freezes. ⬇️

Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify | via @the-independent.com

CSP takes action to address graduate recruitment concerns The CSP is raising the alarm about recruitment freezes, and their impact on physiotherapy graduates, pushing for urgent national action to protect our future workforce and patient care.

'It is absurd that with public concern about waiting lists, hundreds of capable and committed graduates are being locked out of the NHS.' @ashjames10.bsky.social

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MP highlights physio role in parliamentary incontinence debate Sonia Kumar, MP for Dudley and physiotherapist, has chaired a backbench business committee debate to highlight pelvic health issues.

'Prevention, prevention, prevention is key. Physiotherapy is recommended as an integral part of women’s health, especially with pelvic floor dysfunction.'

Sonia Kumar MP highlighted incontinence as 'woefully unsupported' in the House of Commons and the key role of physiotherapy.

Scotland’s health future is at risk without more physiotherapists With hundreds of delegates gathered to shape a vision for the future, one thing was clear - building a healthier Scotland must start with bold action today.

Scotland’s health future is at risk without more physiotherapists.

CSP's Kenryck Lloyd-Jones calls for bold action at #Scotland2050 and addresses why #ScotlandNeedsPhysios now.

'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...

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Neighbourhood health teams are in the news again today, set to be a central part of the forthcoming NHS 10-year plan.

These services work best with rehab at their core, and AHP leadership driving them forward.

Our panel outlined why at #NHSConfedExpo this week.

Build neighbourhood teams around people, conference hears Health leaders flocked to a CSP session on integrated neighbourhood teams at the NHS ConfedExpo event in Manchester on Thursday.

'The models are quite different but what isn’t really any different is what patients, people and communities expect.

‘They don’t care who you work for, they want to know that you can help them.'

Health leaders flocked to a CSP session on integrated neighbourhood teams at #NHSConfedExpo.

How integrated neighbourhood teams are working for communities 12 June 2025 08:30, Charter 5 Richard Sloggett, Founder and Programme Director, Future Health. Sara Hazzard, Assistant Director, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Louise Ansari, CEO, Healthwatch England. Julia Worthington, Integrated Neighbourhood Team Lead, Manchester Local Care Organisation.

Integrated neighbourhood teams are set to take centre stage as more care moves out of hospital.

Join our session at #NHSConfedExpo tomorrow for the local and national perspective of a policy already making a difference.

🕣 12 June, 08:30, Charter 5

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'With MSK waiting lists at an all-time high, investing in FCP, designing the MSK pathway and integrating the FCP role is evidenced to be an effective use of resources.'

➡️ Read the latest article by CSP's Sue Hayward-Giles in @pulsepcn.bsky.social.

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@thecsp.bsky.social has launched advice on addressing hate on social media