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Helen Purcell

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Brummie bab. Trade unionist. Ally. Unite the Union member. Senior negotiating officer with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

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Volunteering with the CSP can mean mentoring, shaping policy, supporting networks or joining committees.

However much time you have, there’s a way to Volunteer as ONE.

Explore the options πŸ‘‰
https://www.csp.org.uk/campaigns-influencing/one-csp/volunteer-one

#VolunteerAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio

19.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Does your rehab team deserve national recognition this year?

Enter the #RightToRehab Innovation Award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards & give your colleagues – and your service – the national profile it deserves in 2026.

πŸ‘‰ Submit your entry here: https://ow.ly/G3ps50XR3z4

02.01.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When physios connect as peers, our community strengthens and our collective influence grows with it.

Want to understand how One CSP supports this?
Explore more πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/44dq2H0

#OneCSP #CSPPhysio #PhysioCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #InfluentialMovement

07.01.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ…πŸŽ This #Giftmas, be a hero for learning!

🧦 Skip the stocking fillers, give something that really lasts.

By becoming a #Friend, you help train union activists, strengthen our movement, and enjoy exclusive perks too.

✨ Make your gift count: https://gftuet.org.uk/giftmas

#GFTUET

16.12.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Major breakthrough on safe staffing levels for AHPs CSP are urging members to contribute to a review that will shape new allied health professionals (AHP) safe staffing guidance in England- a key non-pay win secured after the 2023 CSP strike.Β 

β€˜Your action helped make this happen, now your evidence can help ensure the final guidance truly reflects the needs of physiotherapy and wider AHP services.’

NHS England has commissioned an evidence review that will help shape new AHP safe staffing guidance.

16.12.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

➑️ Banning exploitative zero hours contracts
➑️ Sick pay for all from day one
➑️ Expanding paternity, parental & bereavement leave
➑️ Strengthening protections for pregnant women, whistle-blowers and victims of sexual harassment
➑️ Making flexible working the default
➑️ Repealing Tory anti-union laws

16.12.2025 16:40 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

🚨BREAKING: Employment Rights Bill passes in the House of Lords and will become law.

This is an historic day for working people across the country, and the trade unions who represent them.

16.12.2025 16:40 πŸ‘ 135 πŸ” 76 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 12
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National Audit Office report highlights key role of physiotherapy in frailty care The CSP was interviewed along with other health bodies to inform the findings and conclusions of the report.Β 

'We know what works. Physiotherapy-led falls and frailty interventions save lives, maintain independence, and economists forecast they will save the NHS Β£534m over the next 5 years.' - Rob Yeldham

A National Audit Office report highlights the key role of physiotherapy in frailty care

08.12.2025 14:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s face it, Britain is full of characters. πŸ˜‚

Our quirks, our eccentricities, our lovable weirdnessβ€”this is what makes this country so great.

Share a photo celebrating the people that make Britain the place we’re proud to call home.

#Together #Hopecore

04.12.2025 15:15 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

TU Education is so important for working class people. I would not be doing the job I do today without it. Please consider becoming a friend. #gftu #friends

15.09.2025 09:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sikh woman raped in 'racially aggravated attack' speaks out The young woman, who said she was on her way to work when the attack took place, has thanked everyone for their "love and support" during a "difficult" time.

Racist rhetoric has dire consequences.

Raping a young woman in a β€˜racially aggravated attack’ speaks volumes about the far right’s β€œclaims” to care about women & girls’ safety.

Those fronting up far right politics know it’s just a pretence for their own hateful agenda.
news.sky.com/story/sikh-w...

14.09.2025 18:13 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 63 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
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Liverpool is more than just a city – it’s a community.

πŸ“½οΈ How @nhsuhlg.bsky.social’s Scouse School fosters belonging and celebrates diversity.

Learn how this CSP-aligned initiative is creating a culture of inclusion for international staff: www.csp.org.uk/careers-jobs...

31.03.2025 17:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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'Without physiotherapists and others, we would not be able to get people well and fit and healthy again and to continue with their lives and their work.'

Thank you @soniakumarmp.bsky.social & @lucympowell.bsky.social for championing AHPs in Parliament and highlighting their crucial work for the NHS

25.03.2025 09:04 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Maximise your membership The London Regional Network is proud to offer the opportunity explore what's under the tip of the iceberg when it comes to CSP membership.

πŸ“£ NEW CSP #LONDON FREE WEBINAR

Members & Non-members invited to attend

MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Wednesday 2nd April
6.30-8pm

A 90-minute webinar to help get more from your membership & a better understanding of the work CSP is doing for #physiotherapy

Book/infoπŸ‘‡
CSPmembership.eventbrite.co.uk

12.03.2025 14:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Amanda Pritchard quits as NHS England chief executive in shock move Exclusive: Departure follows meetings with Wes Streeting and unusual criticism from two Commons committees Amanda Pritchard is standing down as chief executive of NHS England, in a development that will shock the health service. Her departure from the…

Amanda Pritchard quits as NHS England chief executive in shock move

25.02.2025 10:14 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 9
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β€˜My message to other managers is – go bold, go big. We support multiple apprentices at once.'

Alan Macdonald shares how North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust overcame the challenge of funding for apprentices.

#PhysioApprenticeships

19.02.2025 19:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join a CSP committee Help shape the future of the physiotherapy profession by joining a CSP committee.

We're looking for someone outside of physiotherapy to join our professional awards panel.

If you can provide a fresh perspective and offer positive challenge this position may be for you.

Find out more:
www.csp.org.uk/about-csp/ho...

20.02.2025 13:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Apprenticeships: making a difference while learning

National Apprenticeships Week

@thecsp.bsky.social education team work with HEIs to support physio apprenticeships enabling more people to join the profession.

What’s it like for an apprentice?
Hollie Andersen shares her experience of making a difference

www.csp.org.uk/frontline/ar...
#NAW2025

10.02.2025 23:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Integrating education and employment: structuring learning in physiotherapy apprenticeships The physiotherapy degree apprenticeship is more than just an alternative route of learning,Β it’s a workforce-driven model designed to develop local clinicians while they continue working in healthcare...

β€˜The physiotherapy degree apprenticeship is more than just an alternative, it’s a structured, workforce-focused solution.'

Steve Nawoor explores how Coventry University structure education in their degree apprenticeship course.
#PhysioApprenticeship #NAW2025

12.02.2025 18:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nominate your CSP workplace reps or yourself (if you are a rep) for a 2025 Rep of the Year award!

Nominations are open - until Friday 21 March.

The Rep of the Year awards recognise the fantastic work and achievements of our workplace representatives.

www.csp.org.uk/repoftheyear

#heartunions

10.02.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We revealed Nigel Farage’s voting record to his constituents in Clacton.

They weren’t happy.

10.02.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 999 πŸ” 484 πŸ’¬ 145 πŸ“Œ 150
CSP organiser Davy pictured with CSP members

CSP organiser Davy pictured with CSP members

Based in the South West or Wales? Join the CSP's fab trade union organising team! Help us recruit members & reps, support workplace campaigns and amplify members' voices for #physiotherapy and the #NHS. Apply by 05/02/2025 ce0174li.webitrent.com/ce0174li_web... (Photo: Organiser Davy with members)

27.01.2025 17:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reforms to fix Band 8 pay gap at risk, ministers warned Unions are warning the government it risks derailing "comprehensive" reforms to fix the Agenda for Change pay band structure, including the lack of an incentive to promotion to Band 8a.

'It's back-to-front to ask the PRB to decide how much should be allocated to changes when we haven't yet agreed what those reforms should be, or how much they would cost.'

Our warning to the government covered by @hsj.co.uk.

Read more ⬇️ #CSP4FairPay

16.01.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CSP celebrates wins in healthcare reforms The CSP has welcomed the publication of NHS England’s latest reforms, which agree to implement many of the proposals we asked to see in the upcoming 10 year plan.

The CSP has welcomed the publication of NHS England’s latest reforms, which agree to implement many of the proposals we asked to see in the upcoming 10-year plan.

13.01.2025 18:19 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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RMT union boss Mick Lynch announces retirement Firebrand leader says he is proud union stood up to β€˜wholesale attacks’ on rail industry by Conservative party * UK politics live – latest updates * Business live – latest updates Mick Lynch has said he will retire as general secretary of the RMT…

RMT union boss Mick Lynch announces retirement

09.01.2025 20:00 πŸ‘ 90 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 5
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Make no mistake. Every politician, pundit & online grifter amplifying Musk's dangerous lies will be aware of this intervention by now. Make no mistake, they are choosing to mislead the public & politicise the suffering of victims in the shameful pursuit of political advantage, attention & clicks.

08.01.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 4780 πŸ” 1771 πŸ’¬ 97 πŸ“Œ 38
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Jess Phillips: β€˜I’ve had to make changes to my life’ after Musk posts One MP who has been accused of not engaging with the grooming gang issue is the Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips.

Jess Phillips: β€˜I’ve had to make changes to my life’ after Musk posts

www.channel4.com/news/jess-ph...

07.01.2025 20:31 πŸ‘ 107 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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McDonald’s: Protect your staff from abuse by ending insecure work No worker should be expected to tolerate sexual abuse, harassment or bullying of any kind at work. But McDonald’s has been hit by a wave of allegations that hundreds of workers are still facing sexual...

Zero hours contracts is enabling abuse of fast-food workers. It’s time for McDonald’s to make a guaranteed hours contract the default for all workers.

Please help their union @bfawu.bsky.social call for change and sign the petition πŸ‘‡

07.01.2025 17:18 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

More snow on its way with weather warnings in place for London on Wednesday ❄️

A reminder to take extra care if you're travelling. Check NHS.UK and see our pinned post for tips on staying well during this cold weather πŸ’š

07.01.2025 14:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Left X today. This ⬇️ by the legend @wefail.bsky.social says it all. Give him (and me!) a follow. Ta.

06.01.2025 18:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0