Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
@thecsp.bsky.social
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) - the professional, educational and union body for 67,000 UK-chartered physiotherapists, students and support workers.
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'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.
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.
Represent as ONE at work can mean being a CSP steward, safety rep or equality rep.
Each role supports colleagues in different ways — from raising issues and improving safety to championing equity and inclusion.
Explore the roles 👉
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#RepresentAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Each role supports colleagues in different ways — from raising issues and improving safety to championing equity and inclusion.
Explore the roles 👉
https://bit.ly/3NVPPhv
#RepresentAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Represent as One
Make a difference in your workplace by becoming a CSP steward, safety rep or equality rep. Or jumpstart your physiotherapy career by becoming a student rep.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Represent as ONE at work can mean being a CSP steward, safety rep or equality rep.
Each role supports colleagues in different ways — from raising issues and improving safety to championing equity and inclusion.
Explore the roles 👉
https://bit.ly/3NVPPhv
#RepresentAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Each role supports colleagues in different ways — from raising issues and improving safety to championing equity and inclusion.
Explore the roles 👉
https://bit.ly/3NVPPhv
#RepresentAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
'It's a landmark moment.' - @sarahazzard.bsky.social responds to the launch of England's National Cancer Plan. For the first time, the plan formally embeds prehabilitation and rehabilitation.
Read more: www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-02...
Read more: www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-02...
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
'It's a landmark moment.' - @sarahazzard.bsky.social responds to the launch of England's National Cancer Plan. For the first time, the plan formally embeds prehabilitation and rehabilitation.
Read more: www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-02...
Read more: www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-02...
'AHPs are the backbone of our health and care system.' - thank you, Sonia Kumar MP.
New AHP parliamentary group launches with big calls for government action. ⬇️
New AHP parliamentary group launches with big calls for government action. ⬇️
New AHP parliamentary group launches with big calls for government action
Recognise allied health professionals (AHPs) as a strategic priority in workforce planning with equivalent status to nursing and medical workforce expansion, MPs and professional bodies including the CSP have told the UK government.
www.csp.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 11:55 AM
'AHPs are the backbone of our health and care system.' - thank you, Sonia Kumar MP.
New AHP parliamentary group launches with big calls for government action. ⬇️
New AHP parliamentary group launches with big calls for government action. ⬇️
'Investment in children’s physiotherapy is not optional. It is fundamental to the effective functioning of public services.'
Physios call out the lack of action on 'catastrophic’ waiting times as the BBC highlights that a quarter of children have been waiting more than 12 months for community care.
Physios call out the lack of action on 'catastrophic’ waiting times as the BBC highlights that a quarter of children have been waiting more than 12 months for community care.
Paediatric physios call out lack of action on ‘catastrophic’ waiting times
This week the BBC has reported that a quarter of the 300,000 children on waiting lists for NHS community care have been waiting more than 12 months.
www.csp.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
'Investment in children’s physiotherapy is not optional. It is fundamental to the effective functioning of public services.'
Physios call out the lack of action on 'catastrophic’ waiting times as the BBC highlights that a quarter of children have been waiting more than 12 months for community care.
Physios call out the lack of action on 'catastrophic’ waiting times as the BBC highlights that a quarter of children have been waiting more than 12 months for community care.
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Happy LGBT+ History Month 2026! 🌈
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February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month 2026! 🌈
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Represent as ONE is about using your voice to make change — at work or while you study.
From CSP workplace reps to student reps, there are supported ways to get involved and develop valuable skills.
Find out more 👉
https://bit.ly/3NVPPhv
#RepresentAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
From CSP workplace reps to student reps, there are supported ways to get involved and develop valuable skills.
Find out more 👉
https://bit.ly/3NVPPhv
#RepresentAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
February 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Represent as ONE is about using your voice to make change — at work or while you study.
From CSP workplace reps to student reps, there are supported ways to get involved and develop valuable skills.
Find out more 👉
https://bit.ly/3NVPPhv
#RepresentAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
From CSP workplace reps to student reps, there are supported ways to get involved and develop valuable skills.
Find out more 👉
https://bit.ly/3NVPPhv
#RepresentAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Network as ONE is about connection — locally, by role, by experience or interest.
CSP networks bring together students, new graduates, stewards and many others, including those focused on environmental physiotherapy.
Explore different ways to connect 👉
https://bit.ly/49X3OLk
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP
CSP networks bring together students, new graduates, stewards and many others, including those focused on environmental physiotherapy.
Explore different ways to connect 👉
https://bit.ly/49X3OLk
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP
January 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Network as ONE is about connection — locally, by role, by experience or interest.
CSP networks bring together students, new graduates, stewards and many others, including those focused on environmental physiotherapy.
Explore different ways to connect 👉
https://bit.ly/49X3OLk
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP
CSP networks bring together students, new graduates, stewards and many others, including those focused on environmental physiotherapy.
Explore different ways to connect 👉
https://bit.ly/49X3OLk
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP
A great example of Network as One 🌍
The new CSP Environmental Network connects members focused on sustainability in physiotherapy. Following its first AGM this week, the network is creating space to connect, collaborate and share knowledge.
https://bit.ly/4q2BBJe
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
The new CSP Environmental Network connects members focused on sustainability in physiotherapy. Following its first AGM this week, the network is creating space to connect, collaborate and share knowledge.
https://bit.ly/4q2BBJe
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
A great example of Network as One 🌍
The new CSP Environmental Network connects members focused on sustainability in physiotherapy. Following its first AGM this week, the network is creating space to connect, collaborate and share knowledge.
https://bit.ly/4q2BBJe
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
The new CSP Environmental Network connects members focused on sustainability in physiotherapy. Following its first AGM this week, the network is creating space to connect, collaborate and share knowledge.
https://bit.ly/4q2BBJe
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Network as One is about connecting with peers and strengthening our professional community.
From local to specialist networks, there are many ways to get involved and share learning.
Explore the options 👉
https://bit.ly/49X3OLk
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
From local to specialist networks, there are many ways to get involved and share learning.
Explore the options 👉
https://bit.ly/49X3OLk
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
January 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Network as One is about connecting with peers and strengthening our professional community.
From local to specialist networks, there are many ways to get involved and share learning.
Explore the options 👉
https://bit.ly/49X3OLk
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
From local to specialist networks, there are many ways to get involved and share learning.
Explore the options 👉
https://bit.ly/49X3OLk
#NetworkAsOne #OneCSP #CSPPhysio
'We don’t want patients paying the price for this when there’s a solution ready to go.' Ash James
@HSJnews reports on our latest survey data: 8 in 10 of NHS physios do not have enough staff to meet demand and 65% said their service was subject to recruitment freezes.
@HSJnews reports on our latest survey data: 8 in 10 of NHS physios do not have enough staff to meet demand and 65% said their service was subject to recruitment freezes.
Providers ‘extending waiting times due to staffing cuts’
Eight in 10 NHS physiotherapists have reported they do not have enough staff to meet demand, up by 10 percentage points since 2024.
www.hsj.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 10:18 AM
'Physiotherapists are central to bone health, helping with prevention, diagnosis and long-term management through strength, balance and functional rehabilitation. This care should be standard for everyone, everywhere.’ Sara Hazzard CSP
Vital role of physiotherapy in supporting bone health is recognised
The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on osteoporosis and bone health inquiry report looks at the consequences of long-term osteoporosis care breaking down.
www.csp.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
'Physiotherapists are central to bone health, helping with prevention, diagnosis and long-term management through strength, balance and functional rehabilitation. This care should be standard for everyone, everywhere.’ Sara Hazzard CSP
Four ways to get involved. One CSP.
Campaign · Network · Represent · Volunteer
Choose your route and explore what’s possible:
https://bit.ly/49o06eM
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Campaign · Network · Represent · Volunteer
Choose your route and explore what’s possible:
https://bit.ly/49o06eM
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Four ways to get involved. One CSP.
Campaign · Network · Represent · Volunteer
Choose your route and explore what’s possible:
https://bit.ly/49o06eM
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Campaign · Network · Represent · Volunteer
Choose your route and explore what’s possible:
https://bit.ly/49o06eM
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
'The expansion of the WorkWell scheme recognises what physiotherapists see every day - that timely, expert intervention helps people stay well, remain in work, and avoid long-term sickness absence.'
We welcome the expansion of the WorkWell scheme in England to help 250,000 more people stay in work
We welcome the expansion of the WorkWell scheme in England to help 250,000 more people stay in work
CSP welcomes expansion of the WorkWell scheme
The CSP has welcomed the government’s announcement that the WorkWell scheme will be expanded and rolled out across England to support up to 250,000 more people with health conditions to stay in or return to work.
www.csp.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 7:13 PM
'The expansion of the WorkWell scheme recognises what physiotherapists see every day - that timely, expert intervention helps people stay well, remain in work, and avoid long-term sickness absence.'
We welcome the expansion of the WorkWell scheme in England to help 250,000 more people stay in work
We welcome the expansion of the WorkWell scheme in England to help 250,000 more people stay in work
As physiotherapists, we know the incredible difference we make — and the change we want to see.
That’s why we’ve made it easier than ever to take part.
Explore One CSP: https://bit.ly/49o06eM
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
That’s why we’ve made it easier than ever to take part.
Explore One CSP: https://bit.ly/49o06eM
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
As physiotherapists, we know the incredible difference we make — and the change we want to see.
That’s why we’ve made it easier than ever to take part.
Explore One CSP: https://bit.ly/49o06eM
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
That’s why we’ve made it easier than ever to take part.
Explore One CSP: https://bit.ly/49o06eM
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
How can we transform care and shift from hospital to community services?
Learn from AHP consultant Karen Poole, who also demonstrates the value that AHPs can bring to leadership roles. ⬇️
Learn from AHP consultant Karen Poole, who also demonstrates the value that AHPs can bring to leadership roles. ⬇️
The Power of Clinical Influence, with Karen Poole
Podcast Episode · Leadership & culture in healthcare · S7 E4 · 41m
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January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
How can we transform care and shift from hospital to community services?
Learn from AHP consultant Karen Poole, who also demonstrates the value that AHPs can bring to leadership roles. ⬇️
Learn from AHP consultant Karen Poole, who also demonstrates the value that AHPs can bring to leadership roles. ⬇️
Reposted by Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Need inspiration for community rehabilitation research?
Check out this recent article from The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social about reimagining rehab and how innovation is transforming recovery.
www.csp.org.uk/frontline/ar...
Check out this recent article from The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social about reimagining rehab and how innovation is transforming recovery.
www.csp.org.uk/frontline/ar...
January 15, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Need inspiration for community rehabilitation research?
Check out this recent article from The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social about reimagining rehab and how innovation is transforming recovery.
www.csp.org.uk/frontline/ar...
Check out this recent article from The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social about reimagining rehab and how innovation is transforming recovery.
www.csp.org.uk/frontline/ar...
Have you read the latest issue of Frontline?
It features One CSP, our new member initiative bringing together the different ways to get involved. You’ll also find a One CSP poster to share with colleagues in your workplace.
Read Frontline online: https://bit.ly/4qYfKUd
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
It features One CSP, our new member initiative bringing together the different ways to get involved. You’ll also find a One CSP poster to share with colleagues in your workplace.
Read Frontline online: https://bit.ly/4qYfKUd
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
January 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Have you read the latest issue of Frontline?
It features One CSP, our new member initiative bringing together the different ways to get involved. You’ll also find a One CSP poster to share with colleagues in your workplace.
Read Frontline online: https://bit.ly/4qYfKUd
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
It features One CSP, our new member initiative bringing together the different ways to get involved. You’ll also find a One CSP poster to share with colleagues in your workplace.
Read Frontline online: https://bit.ly/4qYfKUd
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
When physios connect as peers, our community strengthens and our collective influence grows with it.
Want to understand how One CSP supports this?
Explore more 👉 https://bit.ly/44dq2H0
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio #PhysioCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #InfluentialMovement
Want to understand how One CSP supports this?
Explore more 👉 https://bit.ly/44dq2H0
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio #PhysioCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #InfluentialMovement
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
When physios connect as peers, our community strengthens and our collective influence grows with it.
Want to understand how One CSP supports this?
Explore more 👉 https://bit.ly/44dq2H0
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio #PhysioCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #InfluentialMovement
Want to understand how One CSP supports this?
Explore more 👉 https://bit.ly/44dq2H0
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio #PhysioCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #InfluentialMovement
Introducing One CSP 💙 helping our members find simple, flexible ways to get involved with the CSP.
Volunteer. Network. Represent. Campaign.
Your involvement matters. Be part of it.
Find your route in 👉 https://bit.ly/44dq2H0
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Volunteer. Network. Represent. Campaign.
Your involvement matters. Be part of it.
Find your route in 👉 https://bit.ly/44dq2H0
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
January 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Introducing One CSP 💙 helping our members find simple, flexible ways to get involved with the CSP.
Volunteer. Network. Represent. Campaign.
Your involvement matters. Be part of it.
Find your route in 👉 https://bit.ly/44dq2H0
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Volunteer. Network. Represent. Campaign.
Your involvement matters. Be part of it.
Find your route in 👉 https://bit.ly/44dq2H0
#OneCSP #CSPPhysio
Does your rehab team deserve national recognition this year?
Enter the #RightToRehab Innovation Award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards & give your colleagues – and your service – the national profile it deserves in 2026.
👉 Submit your entry here: https://ow.ly/G3ps50XR3z4
Enter the #RightToRehab Innovation Award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards & give your colleagues – and your service – the national profile it deserves in 2026.
👉 Submit your entry here: https://ow.ly/G3ps50XR3z4
January 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Does your rehab team deserve national recognition this year?
Enter the #RightToRehab Innovation Award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards & give your colleagues – and your service – the national profile it deserves in 2026.
👉 Submit your entry here: https://ow.ly/G3ps50XR3z4
Enter the #RightToRehab Innovation Award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards & give your colleagues – and your service – the national profile it deserves in 2026.
👉 Submit your entry here: https://ow.ly/G3ps50XR3z4
'This analysis should be a warning that we cannot just keep doing the same things year after year.
'Part of the solution is improving access to community services.' - Rob Yeldham
Our response to The Health Foundation data, which found that delayed discharge figures are worsening.
#RightToRehab
'Part of the solution is improving access to community services.' - Rob Yeldham
Our response to The Health Foundation data, which found that delayed discharge figures are worsening.
#RightToRehab
CSP responds to NHS data that shows rise in patients ‘stranded’ in beds
The Health Foundation has analysed NHS England data comparing this year’s and last year’s delayed discharge figures, warning that they are worsening an already overcrowded winter crisis.
www.csp.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
'This analysis should be a warning that we cannot just keep doing the same things year after year.
'Part of the solution is improving access to community services.' - Rob Yeldham
Our response to The Health Foundation data, which found that delayed discharge figures are worsening.
#RightToRehab
'Part of the solution is improving access to community services.' - Rob Yeldham
Our response to The Health Foundation data, which found that delayed discharge figures are worsening.
#RightToRehab
'These new rights will be transformative for our members in workplaces across the country and represent the first pro-worker, pro-union laws in a generation.'
The Employment Rights Bill, which introduces new rights for people in the workplace, cleared its final parliamentary hurdle.
The Employment Rights Bill, which introduces new rights for people in the workplace, cleared its final parliamentary hurdle.
CSP welcomes passing of 'transformative' new workplace rights
The Employment Rights Bill, which introduces new rights for people in the workplace, cleared its final parliamentary hurdle following a vote in the House of Lords yesterday.
www.csp.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
'These new rights will be transformative for our members in workplaces across the country and represent the first pro-worker, pro-union laws in a generation.'
The Employment Rights Bill, which introduces new rights for people in the workplace, cleared its final parliamentary hurdle.
The Employment Rights Bill, which introduces new rights for people in the workplace, cleared its final parliamentary hurdle.
‘Your action helped make this happen, now your evidence can help ensure the final guidance truly reflects the needs of physiotherapy and wider AHP services.’
NHS England has commissioned an evidence review that will help shape new AHP safe staffing guidance.
NHS England has commissioned an evidence review that will help shape new AHP safe staffing guidance.
Major breakthrough on safe staffing levels for AHPs
CSP are urging members to contribute to a review that will shape new allied health professionals (AHP) safe staffing guidance in England- a key non-pay win secured after the 2023 CSP strike.
www.csp.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
‘Your action helped make this happen, now your evidence can help ensure the final guidance truly reflects the needs of physiotherapy and wider AHP services.’
NHS England has commissioned an evidence review that will help shape new AHP safe staffing guidance.
NHS England has commissioned an evidence review that will help shape new AHP safe staffing guidance.
'MSK disease is the single biggest contributor to England’s healthy life expectancy gap.'
Richard Harris in @HSJnews on how community physiotherapy could address the immediate need and support a healthier population in the long term.
Physiotherapy works and pays back.
Richard Harris in @HSJnews on how community physiotherapy could address the immediate need and support a healthier population in the long term.
Physiotherapy works and pays back.
MSK drives England’s biggest health inequality gap
Analysis shows musculoskeletal conditions create England's largest health inequality gap, with community physiotherapy offering the best route to tackling preventable ill health in deprived areas
www.hsj.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
'MSK disease is the single biggest contributor to England’s healthy life expectancy gap.'
Richard Harris in @HSJnews on how community physiotherapy could address the immediate need and support a healthier population in the long term.
Physiotherapy works and pays back.
Richard Harris in @HSJnews on how community physiotherapy could address the immediate need and support a healthier population in the long term.
Physiotherapy works and pays back.
'We know what works. Physiotherapy-led falls and frailty interventions save lives, maintain independence, and economists forecast they will save the NHS £534m over the next 5 years.' - Rob Yeldham
A National Audit Office report highlights the key role of physiotherapy in frailty care
A National Audit Office report highlights the key role of physiotherapy in frailty care
National Audit Office report highlights key role of physiotherapy in frailty care
The CSP was interviewed along with other health bodies to inform the findings and conclusions of the report.
www.csp.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
'We know what works. Physiotherapy-led falls and frailty interventions save lives, maintain independence, and economists forecast they will save the NHS £534m over the next 5 years.' - Rob Yeldham
A National Audit Office report highlights the key role of physiotherapy in frailty care
A National Audit Office report highlights the key role of physiotherapy in frailty care