Valuing physiotherapy: CSP strategy 2023-2027

Our strategy for the next five years aims to transform lives, maximise independence and empower populations

The purpose of the CSP is to transform the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities by empowering our members and exerting our influence.

Our strategic aims

Improve the health of communities through high quality physiotherapy

  • Lead the development of evidence-based services which meet population health needs
  • Promote physiotherapy staffing levels that meet service needs and reflect society across all sectors
  • Promote equity for patients
  • Integrate access to physiotherapy into primary care

Help members achieve their full potential

  • Improve member experiences of education, seeking work and work 
  • Champion fair pay, terms and conditions for physios and physio support workers in all sectors and locations
  • Support chartered and associate members to fulfil their career potential

A confident and influential physiotherapy community 

  • Through the CSP, provide physios, physio students and physio support workers with a supportive community (EDB)
  • Lead the movement for rehabilitation
  • Create a collaborative community of rehabilitation and exercise professionals 
  • Enable members to promote physiotherapy as a sustainable healthcare intervention 

An agile and sustainable organisation  

  • Achieve long term financial sustainability
  • Enable our Council and committee members to thrive (EDB)
  • Enable our staff to thrive (EDB)
  • Reduce the environmental impact of CSP operations 
  • Transform our use of data and digital systems

Across the strategy, we will promote

  • a positive public image of physiotherapy
  • personalised care
  • prevention and public health.

Read the full strategy document

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