Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

'We give people their lives back – one carefully guided step at a time.' After childbirth, Emily couldn’t stand at a wedding, run after her children, or live without pain. Specialist physiotherapy gave her the tools to recover – rebuilding her strength, confidence and independence. #RightToRehab

If we’re serious about helping more people stay healthy and in work, employment support must be factored into primary care and MSK pathways. Sue Hayward-Giles writes about how #FirstContactPhysio is ideally placed for early intervention in @pulsepcn.bsky.social. pulsepcn.co.uk/arrs/physiot...

CSP calls for stronger physiotherapy and AHP voice in health reform at SNP conference Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals must have a stronger voice in shaping Scotland's future health and care services.

Making neighbourhood health everyone's business: using the whole workforce to deliver better community care If you are attending The King's Fund's annual conference, join our breakfast session on 17 November discussing the shift to neighbourhood teams.

As reported by the BBC, there has been a critical security vulnerability affecting PHP, a technology used by 70 per cent of websites worldwide. As a precaution, we have been working with our suppliers to apply security updates and protect Chartered Society of Physiotherapy sites. Read more ⬇️

Recovery doesn’t end when someone leaves intensive care - it begins there, as patients from new mum Emily to retired businessman David can testify. Celebrate #ICURehabDay today by becoming a CSP rehab champion at https://bit.ly/4z3tHVg https://bit.ly/4yYXNcp

Government pay proposal is 'unacceptable, short-sighted and counter-productive', says CSP The UK government has proposed a below-inflation pay rise of no higher than 2.4 per cent for the NHS for 2027/28. #CSP4FairPay

'Children are waiting far too long for physiotherapy and rehabilitation, while recruitment freezes and cuts are leaving services struggling to meet growing demand.' Sara Hazzard CSP We have welcomed a report from The King's Fund highlighting the growing pressures facing children’s health services.

The government has confirmed it will accept all 44 recommendations made by the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare. We contributed to the consultation alongside other health bodies, AI experts and patients.

HSC staff in Northern Ireland are still waiting for their 3.3 per cent pay rise, which colleagues elsewhere in the UK have already received. We have opened an indicative ballot over the delay. https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-10-14-csp-opens-indicative-ballot-hsc-members-northern-ireland

Happy Allied Health Professions Day! MPs highlighted the vital role of AHPs, including physiotherapists, at the first-ever Allied Health Professionals debate in the House of Commons in April. #AHPsDay

Rehabilitation, graduate recruitment and staff shortages: we take members’ concerns to the heart of government at the Labour conference #RightToRehab

Fix NHS pay structure problems, CSP tells government The CSP joined health unions in urging the health secretary to act swiftly on negotiations over much needed improvements to Agenda for Change. #CSP4FairPay

We've been at the Labour Party Conference this week to encourage MPs, local decision makers and journalists to Think Physio. Highlights of the conference included a visit from Health Secretary Yvette Cooper, our fringe event and launching our rehab film with MP Luke Akehurst.

'I hope they know the impact they have on people. They gave me my life back.' Luke Akehurst MP shares his rehab story. Ask your MP to stop by the CSP stand (J1) at the Labour Conference to watch Luke's story and learn more about how physio can transform lives. Rehab Can't Wait. #RightToRehab

We’re at the Labour Conference to encourage everyone to Think Physio for: ✅ Stronger neighbourhoods ✅ Staying in work ✅ Better patient outcomes ✅ Cutting waiting lists ➡️ Tag your MP to invite them to our stand at J1 to learn more. #RightToRehab #Lab26

Building the Foundations of a Healthier Nation 📢 Tag your MP to invite them to join our event at the Labour conference ⬇️ 📅 Monday 28 September 10.30am-11.30am Meeting Room 12, Liverpool Experience Campus #RightToRehab #Lab26

Rehab Can't Wait. Patients need the right space, equipment and support to rebuild strength, mobility and independence. However, NHS rehab services are increasingly facing cuts, including a loss of rehab space, with devastating consequences. #RightToRehab #RehabAwarenessWeek

'Lynsey’s story shows what rehabilitation can make possible, not just helping someone recover movement, but helping them reclaim their independence, their role as a parent and their life.' Help us share why patients must have the #RightToRehab. #RehabAwarenessWeek

'If you've lived through it you know rehab can't wait.' When Tish lost her mobility, many lives depended on her recovery. With the help of physiotherapy, Tish could get back to caring for the hedgehogs that depend on her. #RehabAwarenessWeek #RightToRehab

'Today marks the start of Rehab Awareness Week and our message is simple: Rehab Can't Wait.' Sara Hazzard CSP introduces this year's #RehabAwarenessWeek activities - help us spread the message that Rehab Can't Wait. #RightToRehab

CSP joins with health unions to call for resumed talks on NHS pay structure 14 Agenda for Change health unions are calling on health secretary Yvette Cooper to conclude government talks to fix entrenched problems with NHS pay structure. #CSP4FairPay

'As ICBs slash senior AHP roles to save costs, the NHS risks losing the very leadership needed to deliver its shift toward community care and long-term prevention.' Around half of ICBs had a Chief AHP role. Now just a few remain. Ash James in the HSJ on why every ICB needs senior AHP leadership.

Summer spotlight: We're looking back at some of our key moments of 2026. In April, the first-ever Allied Health Professionals debate took place. MPs highlighted the value the physiotherapy workforce, along with the other allied health professions, bring to the health system over and over again.

'We give people their lives back – one carefully guided step at a time.' After childbirth, Emily couldn’t stand at a wedding, run after her children, or live without pain. Specialist physiotherapy gave her the tools to recover – rebuilding her strength, confidence and independence.

John Cowman was interviewed on BBC Radio about the devastating impact of NHS cuts. All patients deserve the right to rehab, but members are telling us they are increasingly unable to provide the quality of rehabilitation people need because services don't have the staff, space or equipment.

Today we raised the impact of cuts to NHS services in national media. Our members have told us that the situation is not improving: ongoing recruitment freezes, post deletions and a loss of rehab space is still affecting too many services. All patients have a #RightToRehab

'Patients are waiting longer for treatment, receiving less rehabilitation, recovering more slowly and some are living with avoidable disability as a result.' - Rob Yeldham Our latest survey has revealed recruitment freezes and corridor care continue to impact NHS physio services. #RightToRehab

Summer spotlight: We're looking back at some of our key moments from 2026 so far. Stroke survivor David, and CSP director Sara Hazzard CSP spoke to ITV Meridian calling for more investment in rehabilitation following a CSP and ACPIN survey which highlighted critical physio understaffing.

Read @csalliance.bsky.social's response to the prime minister's speech on adult social care reform ⬇️ We recently wrote to the new UK government health secretary Yvette Cooper to highlight the importance of community rehab and the physiotherapy workforce in achieving the aims set out by the PM.

Getting involved with the CSP can create new connections, experiences and opportunities. Anjali Midha (Anji), EDBI Officer for the CSP Associates’ Network, shares how participation led to speaking and networking opportunities. Explore One CSP: https://bit.ly/49o06eM #OneCSP #CSPPhysio

‘Funding social care and NHS community rehabilitation services properly will create efficiencies, reducing costs in the acute sector by reducing length of stay and admissions.’ - @robyeldham.bsky.social Rehab is crucial to your goals, CSP tells new UK government health secretary

'Successful implementation of new AI tools will depend on staff receiving the right training, support and guidance, as well as having access to the necessary software and hardware.' Our response to the news of a new NHS artificial intelligence triage tool ⬇️

Thousands of CSP members tell government: 3.3% is not enough CSP members working in the NHS joined colleagues in other unions to sign a joint letter to UK government health secretary James Murray. #CSP4FairPay

'We need to stop looking at delayed discharge as a performance metric and call it what it is: a scandal that has been devastating lives and creating huge costs for many years.' Sara Hazzard CSP We respond to a new analysis by The King's Fund, which showed nearly 13,000 delayed discharges daily.

CSP members are at today’s Durham Miners’ Gala, marching and sharing the message from our #RightToRehab stand. Watch and share Rehab Matters - a powerful 90-second film showing how access to rehabilitation can mean the difference between recovery and decline. https://ow.ly/jIh950ZmuBt

What could getting more involved with the CSP look like for you? Campaign. Network. Represent. Volunteer. One CSP brings together the different ways members can take part, whatever their experience, interests or available time. 🎥 Watch and explore: https://bit.ly/49o06eM #OneCSP #CSPPhysio

'We welcome the new staff standards. The levels of violence, racism and sexual harassment reported by our members, alongside other NHS colleagues, are wholly unacceptable. 'Every member of NHS staff deserves to work in an environment where they feel respected, supported and safe.'

'The heartbreak of mothers, families, and babies who have been let down by maternity and neonatal services should be at the forefront of our thoughts as we digest this report.' CSP responds to investigation into maternity and neonatal services

CSP members from across the North West recently came together for the 2026 Regional Network Study Day at Liverpool Hope University. The event explored: hospital to community, treatment to prevention, and analogue to digital. https://www.csp.org.uk/networks/nations-regions/north-west-latest

‘Success will be that less people require hospital admission or treatment in the first place...Rehabilitation must be central to that shift, supporting people to recover, maintain independence and live well at home.' 👏 Thank you Mabon ap Gwynfor for backing rehab. #RightToRehab

📢 Take action on NHS pay ✍️ Sign the joint union open letter to tell the government that a 3.3% pay award is not enough: https://action.nhspay.org/page/187023/petition/1 #CSP4FairPay

'The additional investment is welcome and has the potential to deliver faster, better care. However, rehabilitation must be treated as equally important as surgery itself.' - Sara Hazzard CSP https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-06-19-nhs-wales-receive-extra-ps145-million-csp-welcomes-investment

Extreme weather can make physiotherapy work uncomfortable, stressful and even unsafe. Read our guidance and access our resources on temperature control, ventilation and other measures to keep your workplace safe. 👇https://www.csp.org.uk/workplace/health-safety/work-environment/temperature

The CSP has condemned knife attacks on Muslims in Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with all those hurt in yesterday’s attacks and we wish them a speedy recovery. https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-06-21-csp-committed-inclusive-society-wake-edinburgh-anti-muslim-attack

'We would encourage the Welsh Government to recognise the importance of rehab as being on a par with the surgery itself.' - Sara Hazzard responds to the announcement of additional funding for surgical and diagnostic hubs in Wales. #RightToRehab

Huge congratulations to our members Amanda Hensman-Crook and Louise Wright, who were awarded MBEs in the King's Birthday Honours List. Amanda was recognised for services to physiotherapy, and Louise for services to health and social care. Wonderful recognition for their enormous contributions.

CSP condemns racist hate in Belfast forcing members out of their homes and workplaces

Neighbourhood health will only succeed if rehabilitation is built in from the start. That is the message we took to #NHSConfedExpo as we launched our new report ‘5 Principles for neighbourhood health’, putting our message directly in front of senior NHS leaders. #RightToRehab

Launching now at #NHSConfedExpo: 5 Principles for Neighbourhood Health It makes the case that physio must be embedded in every neighbourhood – supporting prevention, recovery & care closer to home https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-06-08-csp-launches-five-principles-neighbourhood-health #RightToRehab

We are appalled by the racist violence and disorder in Belfast that followed the horrific incident earlier in the week. We must reject the hatred shown on the streets and sewn online by people with no interest in community cohesion.