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

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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Bruna Skeggs 🇧🇷 🇬🇧 @brunaskeggs.bsky.social · 14d

I’ve lived in the UK for 20+ years. Proud immigrant, proud health professional.
Anti-migrant rhetoric hurts — but compassion and care unite us. Thank you to all international colleagues who keep showing up every day. 💙 #CSP #Solidarity #equality #kindness

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

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

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.

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

'First contact physiotherapy has grown rapidly across the UK in recent years, with significant research demonstrating its positive impact.'

CSP assistant director Sue Hayward-Giles reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing first contact roles.

First contact physiotherapy: challenges and opportunities

www.csp.org.uk

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

'The NHS wouldn’t tell a surgeon to stop an operation halfway through.

'A pharmacist wouldn’t hand out 40% of a course of antibiotics.

'So why is it OK for patients to be denied a full course of rehabilitation?'

@sarahazzard.bsky.social in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

A fine balance of hope and reality in stroke recovery | Letters

Letters: Dr Jessica Beavan on the challenges of providing effective treatment and support to patients, and Sara Hazzard on the stark impact of inadequate physiotherapy services. Plus letters from Sall...

www.theguardian.com

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Jon Ryan @jonryancsp.bsky.social · Feb 20

The number of people waiting for MSK services continues to rise.

The number of people waiting more than a year for rehab is also going up.

Lives being ruined, people falling out of work, health inequalities widening.

Good work by @davewwest.bsky.social digging into the stats.

#RightToRehab

Dave West @ HSJ @davewwest.bsky.social · Feb 20

Right, here's an update on the community health services waiting list - that's the one govt is largely ignoring, axing the national objective to cut it last month.

Data to December shows another rise (c2,500) in kids waiting a year or more for help, small fall for adults (c.200)

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Feb 13

Unlock the potential of your workforce.

Physiotherapy apprenticeships are transforming workforce development and delivering a skilled workforce fit for the future.

#PhysioApprenticeships #NAW2025

Learn more: www.csp.org.uk/physiotherap...

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Jon Ryan @jonryancsp.bsky.social · Feb 13

Well said, @laylamccay.bsky.social

#RightToRehab

NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Feb 13

Our director of policy @laylamccay.bsky.social spoke to BBC local radio stations this morning about current NHS pressures, and why a focus on bolstering community and social care is key to improving flow through hospitals and supporting people to get and stay well. 🏘️

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Jon Ryan @jonryancsp.bsky.social · Feb 13

Congrats! And good luck.

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Chris Giles @chrisgiles.ft.com · Feb 7

If I told you that the Bank of England upgraded its growth forecasts yesterday, would you believe me?

It did....

i HAvE nOt gOne CRazY - honest

This is a hill I am prepared to die on - the BoE and others (all central banks, IMF, OECD etc etc) report their "forecasts" in a terrible way

🧵

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

'This is further evidence of rehab moving up the national agenda and being recognised at last for the critical role it can play.’ @sarahazzard.bsky.social

New Neighborhood Health guidelines published by NHS England emphasise the importance of rehabilitation.

Read more ⬇️

#RightToRehab

Rehab a key component of neighbourhood teams, says new NHS guidance

The CSP has welcomed strong endorsement of the value of rehabilitation in a new publication designed to shape the creation of a ‘neighbourhood health service’ in England.

www.csp.org.uk

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Gaby Hinsliff @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social · Feb 4

I have a horrible feeling we should be thinking harder on this side of the Atlantic about whether this is a new form of techno-authoritarianism that could be copied beyond the US, and if so WWYD, because at the moment there’s lots of great learning lessons from Trump victory but not from Musk’s

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Gaby Hinsliff @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social · Feb 4

What’s happening in the US is starting to feel more like a hacking than an election, with Trump basically cast as the idiot who clicked on the phishing email that let the ransomware guys in. Struck by how crucial tech not politics reporters are to us understanding it

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Jon Ryan @jonryancsp.bsky.social · Feb 3

Thanks very much for the great piece on this.

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Jan 31

'Sadly, long wait lists and limited access to physiotherapy, due to staffing shortages and shortages of suitable rehab spaces are causing irreversible harm.'

94% of paediatric physiotherapists are concerned about their patients accessing the rehab treatment they need.

#RightToRehab

Paediatric physios warn long waits causing 'irreversible harm' to children

A survey has revealed that 94 per cent of paediatric physiotherapists are concerned about their patients accessing the rehab treatment they need.

www.csp.org.uk

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Jon Ryan @jonryancsp.bsky.social · Jan 31

That's the plan!

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Jon Ryan @jonryancsp.bsky.social · Jan 31

Spot on!

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InTheDogHaus @inthedoghaus.bsky.social · Jan 31

Properly fund services for the work they are commissioned to do. Invest in workforce expansion /planning and be proactive as opposed to reactive. The only way to cut waiting times is fully staffed services of the right establishment numbers to see pt’s in a timely manner.

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Jan 31

Children in UK suffering ‘irreversible harm’ due to physiotherapy delays - The Guardian highlights the stark reality for children and their families who are facing unacceptable long waiting lists for treatment.

#RightToRehab

Children in UK suffering ‘irreversible harm’ due to physiotherapy delays

Teenagers face lifelong trauma from untreated chronic pain while children as young as four waiting 18 months, say physiotherapists

www.theguardian.com

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Jan 30

‘The dropping of so many indicators is a concern because what gets counted in the NHS tends to be what gets done.' @robyeldham.bsky.social

Our response to the NHS England's 2025-6 Planning Guidance, announced today.

Read more: www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-01...

Rob Yeldham, director of strategy at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, said:

‘The dropping of so many indicators is a concern because what gets counted in the NHS tends to be what gets done.

‘Progress on the rollout of women’s health hubs, staff welfare, community services and other areas cannot be allowed to stall in the absence of a target, so it is vitally important that the NHS continues to monitor these issues.

‘Indeed, we need better data and reporting in areas like rehab to drive the very improvements which the government is rightly committed to.

‘We and other organisations will be pressing NHS England to continue to report on all these areas, along with the need to invest in the physiotherapy workforce.

‘It’s clear that the government’s ambition to move more care out of hospital, including through the expansion of integrated neighbourhood teams, will require significant physio involvement.

‘It’s essential that the NHS makes full use of the healthy supply entering the workforce and creates a band 5 role for every graduate who wants one.’

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Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Jan 28

'Without a target, the much-needed rollout of these important services will stall, and health inequalities will widen.' @robyeldham.bsky.social

The CSP has raised concerns that the rollout of women's health hubs is due to be dropped, alongside other milestones.

#RightToRehab

CSP raises concerns over cuts to women’s health hub expansion plans

Dropping a target to rollout women’s health hubs across England would have ‘serious consequences’, the CSP warned.

www.csp.org.uk

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Jon Ryan @jonryancsp.bsky.social · Jan 25

Statement from @robyeldham.bsky.social in response to the Times piece today.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp.bsky.social · Jan 25

Our response to proposals in this article to drop a target on the roll out of women’s health hubs.

www.thetimes.com/article/2e84...

#RightToRehab

‘Dropping a target to roll out women’s health hubs would be a backward step and should be reconsidered.
‘Without a target, the much-needed rollout of these important services will stall and health inequalities will widen.
‘It is essential that the rollout continues - and include physio-led pelvic health services - so that women can access the vital support they need.
‘Jeopardising this would have major consequences for the physical and mental health of women across the country and also damage efforts to help more people remain in work.
‘Whether or not the target remains, local systems should press ahead with the rollout of women’s health hubs.’

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Jon Ryan @jonryancsp.bsky.social · Jan 23

Yep - can get a seat at Ware, but the trains are bigger than before the pandemic, so passenger numbers may actually have returned to then (on a Thursday, anyway!).