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.

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

'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

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.

'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.

'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...

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

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...

Well said, @laylamccay.bsky.social #RightToRehab

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 🧵

'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

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

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

'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

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.

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

‘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...

'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

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

'It should not be accepted as a ‘price to pay’, but should be a trigger for women to seek specialist help from a pelvic-health physiotherapist.' Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy specialists share their expertise in the Guardian on incontinence and heavy lifting.

This was a good listen. Informed, respectful questioning drawing out thoughtful, insightful answers. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

Interesting study out today - good advice on our #StrongerMyWay campaign site about being active with cancer: www.csp.org.uk/campaigns-in... www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Great news - we were pleased to lend our support to the campaign to keep this vital service open. #RightToRehab www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

First contact physios are proving to be highly effective in improving access to MSK health services as part of the primary care team. @ashjames10.bsky.social discusses the ways to help them fulfil their potential. #FirstContactPhysio managementinpractice.com/views/how-pr...

Progress in expanding pulmonary rehabilitation is still too slow despite clear evidence of the benefits. Henry Gregg, Chair of the Taskforce for Lung Health, explains why reforms must pick up the pace - and expand the workforce. #RightToRehab www.csp.org.uk/blog/2024/12...

'These reports bolster our call for the 10-year plan to build on existing programmes, ensuring full implementation of national rehab improvements.' @sarahazzard.bsky.social on two new publications this week that shine a further light on health inequalities. www.csp.org.uk/news/2024-12...

'Physiotherapists are not just treating conditions - they’re building a healthier, more active society.' MP Sonia Kumar championed the role of physiotherapists in tackling musculoskeletal conditions and stressed the urgent need for increased investment.

'The government seems to be listening to our calls to place physiotherapy staff at the heart of their plans to tackle the major issues faced by the NHS.' The refreshed workforce plan will likely include an expansion of the number of physiotherapy roles in the community, according to media reports.

Scotland needs more physios. The latest survey of members in Scotland reveals a worsening workforce crisis, and a devastating impact on services and patients. We're calling on the Scottish government to take action before this crisis gets worse www.csp.org.uk/news/2024-12... #ScotlandNeedsPhysios

Discharge to sink or swim: the human cost of Scotland's physiotherapy shortage CSP's Kenryck Lloyd-Jones highlights this urgent problem and the immediate actions needed to tackle the crisis. #ScotlandNeedsPhysios

Good letter in today’s Times by Lucia Berry from our Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy network. #PelvicHealth #WomensHealth #RightToReheb

Great to see reference in this piece to the need for more physio roles in the community. #RightToRehab www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

Fantastic to see physio-staff making active use of their @thecsp.bsky.social membership in 2024. Make 2025 the year you reach for the (blue) skies too! Here's how www.csp.org.uk/frontline/ar...

'At the heart of our submission is the urgent need for more physiotherapists and support workers to address the harm being caused to patients and the physio workforce by inadequate staffing levels' The CSP submits evidence to NHS England’s 10 year plan consultation. Find out more ⬇️

First run since dislocating my kneecap six months ago. Not long, not far, certainly not fast. But a milestone achieved ✅

Misogyny, intimidation, ageism and sexual harassment should have no place in modern workplaces. Yet these issues continue to run rampant in the creative industries – propped up by inadequate reporting mechanisms, a lack of accountability and extreme power dynamics.

Great to deliver a panel discussion on the future of physiotherapy with a focus on health inequalities at the #MSKConference2024 Lots of great conversations and it generated a really interesting discussion

Middleton Coaching Limited is now live!!

The NHS wants to move from sickness to prevention, but a CSP report finds poor targeting of public health campaigns can widen health inequalities. #RightToRehab

Looks positive👇

Encouraging signs in the White Paper published today by the DWP - speeding up access to rehab services will be critical for reducing sickness absence. www.csp.org.uk/news/2024-11...

So much insight for PR people in this piece about the content Google Discovery favours. (And what types of stories Reach titles may be looking for as a result) h/t @wadds.bsky.social weekly newsletter. pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/re...

So many new PR faces even since the first PR Starter Pack - so I've created a second one. 50 people in this one already. I've started to fill it out - if you'd like to be in it (and aren't already in this or the first one - do have a look), like this post and I'll get to it! go.bsky.app/KUD8Zzk

I've posted my idea on the NHS Change website - have you? change.nhs.uk/en-GB/ideas/... #NHS10YearPlan #BackPain