Sir Charlie Mayfield, Lead Reviewer for the Keep Britain Working independent review, has now completed the first stage of this review which has been a discovery phase to understand the drivers of rising levels of inactivity and ill health, including examining good practice.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust (CSPCT) was originally established in 1980 as an independent charitable organisation. Charitable Trust Since 2021, the Trust has been registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

Sir Charlie Mayfield, Lead Reviewer for the Keep Britain Working independent review, has now completed the first stage of this review which has been a discovery phase to understand the drivers of rising levels of inactivity and ill health, including examining good practice. 

The principles for the use of AI in physiotherapy were developed by CSP staff with external experts before being approved by the member-led professional committee and council. They’re designed to cover the use of AI in practice, education, research, and as a service delivery method. Reflecting the wide-ranging implications for the profession of the advances in AI, the principles cover accountability, safety and scope of practice among other issues. 

The institute of Occupational Health is inviting you to join them at the groundbreaking International Conference on AI in Occupational Health, where innovation meets expertise! This free event promises to illuminate the transformative role of AI in OH both in the UK and globally. 

International Federation of Physiotherapists working in Occupational Health and Ergonomics Newsletter for April  & May 2025

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a public consultation on extending medicines responsibilities for several allied health professions- including physiotherapist independent prescribers. The proposal would allow physiotherapist independent prescribers to prescribe four additional controlled drugs within their scope of practice:

Codeine phosphate
Tramadol hydrochloride
Pregabalin
Gabapentin

Thursday 9th October, 9am-5pm Online & In-person Alliance Manchester Business School

The SOM Leadership Conference will be an inclusive day for all disciplines offering inspiration to develop your leadership skills. All nurses, doctors, AHPs and OH professionals, including trainees and students, are welcome.

Read the International Federation of Physiotherapists working in Occupational Health and Ergonomics September newsletter here:

The CSP is collecting information regarding Independent Prescribing Physiotherapists. 3% of CSP members are Independent Prescribing Physiotherapists and the CSP would like to know more about your thoughts on this role. Please complete the short questionnaire using the QR code or link below.

Following the government's 2024 - 25 pay award and CSP advice, please click on the link below to see ACPOHE's Pay guidance for 2024 - 25.

Please note this is the final pay guidance that ACPOHE are constitutionally-bound to provide, and moving forwards, pay guidance advice is to follow CSP Pay information as found on the CSP website: https://www.csp.org.uk/workplace/pay-and-conditions/nhs-pay-proposals

>> CLICK HERE for ACPOHE's Pay Guidance 2024 - 2025

- Health Secretary calls on entire nation to shape the government’s plans to overhaul the NHS

- Public, clinicians and experts urged to submit ideas for its future as new online platform Change.NHS.uk goes live today – putting staff and patients in driving seat of reform

- Responses will shape government’s 10 Year Health Plan to fix broken health service and deliver government mission to build an NHS fit for the future

A year after issuing a critical call for change, the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, is issuing an updated version of its analysis of the “UK’s Hidden Crisis in Women’s Workplace Health”. Despite a call to action, received and supported by some, the report finds work-related illness among women is facing a worsening crisis that continues to be inadequately addressed.