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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 1d

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

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.

www.csp.org.uk

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 1d

'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

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.

www.csp.org.uk

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 2d

'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 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.

www.csp.org.uk

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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.

www.csp.org.uk

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Rob Yeldham @robyeldham.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Rob Yeldham @robyeldham.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 19d

'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.

#RightToRehab #Lab25 #LabConf25

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Rob Yeldham @robyeldham.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 20d

🌹 CSP members – help us influence Labour at #LabourConf25!

👉 Find your local Labour MP + tag them to invite them to visit us at stand J4.

🔎 Use the tool below to get their social handle

💪 Everyone deserves the #RightToRehab.

#Lab25

Find out who your MP is

mySociety provides technology, research and data to help people be active citizens, in more than 40 countries around the world.

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · 21d

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

#RightToRehab
#Lab25

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

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Rob Yeldham @robyeldham.bsky.social · 21d

@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

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Sep 15

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.

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.

www.csp.org.uk

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Sep 9

'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.

Full clip: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#TUC2025

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Rob Yeldham @robyeldham.bsky.social · Sep 9

@thecsp.bsky.social raising AI safeguards at #TUC25 - our AI guidelines are on our website

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Sep 8

‘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.

Catch up: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Sep 8

'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.

#RightToRehab

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.

www.csp.org.uk

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Aug 14

‘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

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.

www.csp.org.uk

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Aug 12

'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.

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.

www.csp.org.uk

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Aug 11

'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.

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.

www.csp.org.uk

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Rob Yeldham @robyeldham.bsky.social · Aug 11

Who will you nominate for a @thecsp.bsky.social award ? @csplgbtqia.bsky.social @cspscotland.bsky.social @thecspstudents.bsky.social @csplondon.bsky.social #physio

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Aug 7

'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.

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.

www.csp.org.uk

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Gwenno @rocesradur.bsky.social · Aug 6

#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

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Aug 6

'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.

#RightToRehab

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Aug 6

'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.

#RightToRehab

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Mark Hennessey @mercedesmarksist.bsky.social · Aug 3

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

Marching for rehab with the spirit of the miners

www.csp.org.uk

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Aug 4

'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.

#RightToRehab

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.

www.csp.org.uk

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