Regional stewards
The National Group of Regional Stewards (NGRS) form an essential part of one of the most effective networks within the CSP: the stewards network. This page has more information about the NGRS:
What is NGRS?
The stewards within an NHS region elect a regional steward. There are currently 17 regions that are recognised by the CSP. However some regions have more than one regional steward either due to numbers of CSP members (London) or the geographical size of the region (Scotland).
The role of the NGRS/Regional Stewards contains two main elements:
- A local regional role : this involves the co-ordination of training days within the region. The passing of information to stewards and gathering the views of stewards on issues affecting CSP members in the NHS.
- A national role : the NGRS takes a position on issues affecting the CSP membership in the NHS. This position is based on the views gathered locally from members/stewards. These views are then expressed through regional steward representation on the various committees of the CSP.
NGRS and CSP committees
Regional stewards hold seats on CSP committees that have the potential to impact on the terms and condition of employment in the NHS. The main one is the Industrial Relations Committee. The NGRS also submits motions on a range of issues to the CSP’s Annual Representative Conference . We also play an active role with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and send delegations to its various conferences.
NGRS elected officials
Chair (Scottish South) Alexandra Mackenzie - email mackenziea@csp.org.uk
Vice Chair (South East Shires) Maggi Hardcastle
Secretary (West Midlands) Philip Hulse
Contacting the NGRS
The NGRS are always keen to hear CSP member's opinions on the current issues facing the NHS and the CSP. Please use the above email address to send us your views or thoughts. If you would prefer to speak to an actual person please call the Employment Relations and Union Services function of the CSP and ask them to forward your name and contact number to any of the elected officials above.
Please remember : we are working physiotherapists/assistants. We take on this role as volunteers on top of our clinical workload so we may not be able to reply immediately. However, views and opinions are extremely welcome and we will endeavour to respond to any comments as soon as possible.
