An audio recording of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's Equity Diversity and Belonging Strategy

CSP EDB Strategy 1a - Final 

CSP Equity Diversity and Belonging Strategy

Got questions about the CSP Ballot about possible industrial action over NHS pay in England? You're not the only one! CSP staff Kathryn Armstrong and Hattie Hodgson-Crome sat down to have a chat about it. You can hear their conversation here.

Questions covered: 

What do I need to do with my ballot?
What do I do if I haven't received my ballot? 
What does the double threshold mean?
What is a disaggregated ballot? 
If I vote 'yes', will my boss know? Does it mean I have to go out on strike?

You can find out more on the CSP website: https://www.csp.org.uk/workplace/pay-conditions/nhs-pay/dispute-faqs

CSP NHS pay ballot in England- a conversation

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Maternity Action have produced a new publication for CSP reps with support from the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The publication is designed to help CSP reps ensure that the health and safety of its members who are pregnant is protected at work, from the moment the rep becomes aware that a member is pregnant to their return to work and beyond.

Link to the publication:
Protecting the health and safety of pregnant workers: a toolkit for CSP reps - https://www.csp.org.uk/publications/protecting-health-safety-pregnant-workers-toolkit-csp-reps

Maternity Action discuss health and safety in pregnancy

Physiotherapist Ugwueze Nwafor gives advice on interviews for physios trained outside the UK

CSP - Interview Ugwueze

Vijo Mathew talks about things to bear in mind when you start a new job in the UK.

Vijo Mathew - employment advice

How do you begin to address health inequality? CSP professional advisers Clare Aldridge and Sara Murrell discuss how to take the first steps in tackling health inequality. In this conversation, they explore identifying and understanding the barriers preventing patients from accessing physiotherapy services.

Breaking Barriers: Identifying the Barriers to Equity

In this chapter, CSP professional advisers Clare Aldridge and Sara Murrell consider equity in access and explore how to reduce barriers for patients in accessing physiotherapy services. Covering health literacy, digital inclusion, and geographical access, learn practical strategies and reflect on your own practice.

Reducing Barriers: Unlocking Better Access

CSP professional advisers Clare Aldridge and Sara Murrell conclude by exploring: How do we evidence our impact and influence in tackling health inequality? They discuss practical steps for tracking changes, gathering feedback, and demonstrating the value of a more equitable physiotherapy service.

Demonstrating Impact

A panel discussion recorded at NHS Confed Expo on 12 June 2025. Integrated neighbourhood teams are set to take centre stage as more care moves out of hospital. Announced in July 2025, the government's 10-Year Plan for NHS England included the creation of neighbourhood services as its central policy. In this session, panelists discussed how these multidisciplinary teams can work successfully, both from a local and national perspective.

Panelists:
Richard Sloggett, Founder and Programme Director - Future Health
Louise Ansari, CEO - Healthwatch England
Sara Hazzard, Assistant Director - Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Julia Worthington, Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) Lead - Manchester Local Care Organisation

How integrated neighbourhood teams are working for communities

Why ER-WCPT? Vox pop - Senior Physio at St George's Hospital London, Gosia Cichanowicz

Larry Koyama, head of FCP implementation at the CSP discusses the findings of the third phase of the FCP National Evaluation with guests Katherine Armitage, Simon Ingram, Rob Goodwin and Siobhan Stynes.

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