International

Chartered Physiotherapists in International Health and Development (ADAPT (formerly ISG4CP))

Contact Joan Lowton
Address

92 Station Road
Great Bowden
Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7HN

Telephone Unknown
Email

info@isg4cp.org

Website

www.ISG4CP.org

Area of Interest

Physiotherapists working in International Health and Education

Publications

Twice yearly newsletter

Events

Annual study day

How Does the Group Support Continuing Professional Development / Lifelong Learning

Website - still in process

Regional network - not applicable

Peer support/mentorship - just commenced individual mentorship for those members going overseas for short periods who request this

Publications - newsletter has articles that can assist with CPD

Suggested reading list - links to CSP list?

Conferences and study days - annual study day (previous topics include low tech moving and handling, paper technology, cultural competence)

Formal courses offered/recommended - none yet

Links with other groups/organisations - starting to develop links with American and Canadian counterparts

How Does the Group Promote Research and Evaluation
  • Promoting research awareness - research topic as part of annual study day, links with universities made through ADAPT’s Research Officer to assist with promoting suitable research topics for students, relevant to working in under-resourced countries.
  • Research proposal written and application to PRF will be made this year.
  • Research/education awards - none yet
  • Published evidence-based material - none yet
Who Can Join

Any Allied Health Professional with an interest in or experience of working overseas

What is Expected of Members

Give permission for their details to be published in a directory available to all members so that members can contact each other for country specific or clinical subject peer support.

Subscription Details

£10 paid members, £5 students or unwaged

Useful Links / Information

International site on iCSP

CSP Status Recognised