Summer spotlight: We're looking back at some of our key moments from 2026 so far. Stroke survivor David, and CSP director Sara Hazzard CSP spoke to ITV Meridian calling for more investment in rehabilitation following a CSP and ACPIN survey which highlighted critical physio understaffing.

Read @csalliance.bsky.social's response to the prime minister's speech on adult social care reform ⬇️ We recently wrote to the new UK government health secretary Yvette Cooper to highlight the importance of community rehab and the physiotherapy workforce in achieving the aims set out by the PM.

Getting involved with the CSP can create new connections, experiences and opportunities. Anjali Midha (Anji), EDBI Officer for the CSP Associates’ Network, shares how participation led to speaking and networking opportunities. Explore One CSP: https://bit.ly/49o06eM #OneCSP #CSPPhysio

‘Funding social care and NHS community rehabilitation services properly will create efficiencies, reducing costs in the acute sector by reducing length of stay and admissions.’ - @robyeldham.bsky.social Rehab is crucial to your goals, CSP tells new UK government health secretary

Rehab is crucial to your goals, CSP tells new UK government health secretary

The CSP has written to Yvette Cooper, the new secretary of state for health and social care, to highlight the importance of rehab and the physiotherapy workforce.

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'Successful implementation of new AI tools will depend on staff receiving the right training, support and guidance, as well as having access to the necessary software and hardware.' Our response to the news of a new NHS artificial intelligence triage tool ⬇️

CSP responds to roll out of new NHS artificial intelligence (AI) triage tool

NHS England has published plans detailing how £10 billion in government funding will be allocated over the next three years.

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Thousands of CSP members tell government: 3.3% is not enough CSP members working in the NHS joined colleagues in other unions to sign a joint letter to UK government health secretary James Murray. #CSP4FairPay

Thousands of CSP members tell government: 3.3 per cent is not enough

CSP members working in the NHS joined colleagues in other unions to sign a joint letter to UK government health secretary James Murray.

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'We need to stop looking at delayed discharge as a performance metric and call it what it is: a scandal that has been devastating lives and creating huge costs for many years.' Sara Hazzard CSP We respond to a new analysis by The King's Fund, which showed nearly 13,000 delayed discharges daily.

Government must address scandal of delayed discharges, says CSP

A new analysis by the King’s Fund showed that there were nearly 13,000 delayed discharges daily over the past year, up by 300 in comparison to the 2024/25 daily average.

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CSP members are at today’s Durham Miners’ Gala, marching and sharing the message from our #RightToRehab stand. Watch and share Rehab Matters - a powerful 90-second film showing how access to rehabilitation can mean the difference between recovery and decline. https://ow.ly/jIh950ZmuBt

What could getting more involved with the CSP look like for you? Campaign. Network. Represent. Volunteer. One CSP brings together the different ways members can take part, whatever their experience, interests or available time. 🎥 Watch and explore: https://bit.ly/49o06eM #OneCSP #CSPPhysio

'We welcome the new staff standards. The levels of violence, racism and sexual harassment reported by our members, alongside other NHS colleagues, are wholly unacceptable. 'Every member of NHS staff deserves to work in an environment where they feel respected, supported and safe.'

CSP welcomes NHS staff standards that aim to tackle racism, violence and sexual safety

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a new set of staff standards, which have been developed in partnership with NHS England and with engagement from NHS trade unions and staff representatives through the Social Partnership Forum.

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'The heartbreak of mothers, families, and babies who have been let down by maternity and neonatal services should be at the forefront of our thoughts as we digest this report.' CSP responds to investigation into maternity and neonatal services

CSP responds to investigation into maternity and neonatal services

In response to Baroness Amos’ independent investigation, the government has said it will take urgent steps to overhaul maternity and neonatal care. 

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CSP members from across the North West recently came together for the 2026 Regional Network Study Day at Liverpool Hope University. The event explored: hospital to community, treatment to prevention, and analogue to digital. https://www.csp.org.uk/networks/nations-regions/north-west-latest

‘Success will be that less people require hospital admission or treatment in the first place...Rehabilitation must be central to that shift, supporting people to recover, maintain independence and live well at home.' 👏 Thank you Mabon ap Gwynfor for backing rehab. #RightToRehab

Rehab ‘must be central’ to future NHS, says new Welsh government health minister

The new cabinet minister for health and social care in the Welsh government, Mabon ap Gwynfor, has heralded the role rehab will play in the coming years.

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📢 Take action on NHS pay ✍️ Sign the joint union open letter to tell the government that a 3.3% pay award is not enough: https://action.nhspay.org/page/187023/petition/1 #CSP4FairPay

'The additional investment is welcome and has the potential to deliver faster, better care. However, rehabilitation must be treated as equally important as surgery itself.' - Sara Hazzard CSP https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-06-19-nhs-wales-receive-extra-ps145-million-csp-welcomes-investment

NHS Wales to receive extra £145 million as CSP welcomes investment

The Welsh government has announced a funding boost to be spent this financial year, to tackle long waiting lists and speed up diagnoses. 

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Extreme weather can make physiotherapy work uncomfortable, stressful and even unsafe. Read our guidance and access our resources on temperature control, ventilation and other measures to keep your workplace safe. 👇https://www.csp.org.uk/workplace/health-safety/work-environment/temperature

Work environment: temperature

By law, the temperature in your workplace must be reasonable – find out what your employer should do and how you can push for change

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The CSP has condemned knife attacks on Muslims in Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with all those hurt in yesterday’s attacks and we wish them a speedy recovery. https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-06-21-csp-committed-inclusive-society-wake-edinburgh-anti-muslim-attack

CSP committed to inclusive society in wake of Edinburgh anti-Muslim attack

The CSP has condemned knife attacks on Muslims in Edinburgh.

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'We would encourage the Welsh Government to recognise the importance of rehab as being on a par with the surgery itself.' - Sara Hazzard responds to the announcement of additional funding for surgical and diagnostic hubs in Wales. #RightToRehab

Huge congratulations to our members Amanda Hensman-Crook and Louise Wright, who were awarded MBEs in the King's Birthday Honours List. Amanda was recognised for services to physiotherapy, and Louise for services to health and social care. Wonderful recognition for their enormous contributions.

CSP condemns racist hate in Belfast forcing members out of their homes and workplaces

CSP condemns racist hate in Belfast forcing members out of their homes and workplaces

We are appalled by the outbreak of racist violence in Belfast and beyond that has led to physiotherapy staff and students leaving their homes and staying away from work or their place of study. 

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Neighbourhood health will only succeed if rehabilitation is built in from the start. That is the message we took to #NHSConfedExpo as we launched our new report ‘5 Principles for neighbourhood health’, putting our message directly in front of senior NHS leaders. #RightToRehab

Launching now at #NHSConfedExpo: 5 Principles for Neighbourhood Health It makes the case that physio must be embedded in every neighbourhood – supporting prevention, recovery & care closer to home https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-06-08-csp-launches-five-principles-neighbourhood-health #RightToRehab

We are appalled by the racist violence and disorder in Belfast that followed the horrific incident earlier in the week. We must reject the hatred shown on the streets and sewn online by people with no interest in community cohesion.

'Comprehensive access to physiotherapy could prevent nearly 200,000 falls and save the NHS more than £275m each year. Yet rehabilitation services are being held back by workforce shortages, recruitment freezes and a loss of clinical space and resources...' Sara Hazzard CSP in Guardian Letters ⬇️

Government accepts all recommendations set out in Lord Mann’s review of antisemitism and other forms of racism across the NHS Lord Mann has put forward recommendations to tackle 'routine ostracism' of Jewish people in the NHS.

Government accepts all recommendations set out in Lord Mann’s review of antisemitism and other forms of racism across the NHS

Lord Mann has put forward recommendations to tackle 'routine ostracism' of Jewish people in the NHS. 

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Right place, right person: the skills mix needed for successful neighbourhood services Join our #NHSConfedExpo session to examine what successful neighbourhood teams should look like 11 June, 08:30–09:30 Digital Learning Theatre 🗓️ Add to calendar: https://tinyurl.com/34tw8438

'Twice, my family came to say goodbye. Now I’m driving again'. Physios are giving stroke patients like David their lives back. Rehabilitation should be accessible to everyone who needs it for as long as they need it. #RightToRehab

'We give people their lives back – one carefully guided step at a time.' After childbirth, Emily couldn’t stand at a wedding, run after her children, or live without pain. Specialist physiotherapy gave her the tools to recover – rebuilding her strength, confidence and independence. #RightToRehab

'As a tennis player, I would like to thank the thousands of independent physiotherapists, support workers and students working in local gyms, on the high street, in professional sports facilities and at matches at weekends.' 👏 Thank you Rachel Taylor MP for your support!

Our message is clear: investing in physiotherapy strengthens the whole system and improves patient care. We have written to the appointed cabinet secretaries for health and social care in England and Wales, setting out the essential contribution physiotherapists make.