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  • 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. 

    News — 12 June 2026 - 2:10pm
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  • New report on poor housing reinforces CSP concerns

    The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has published Building Health into Homes which highlights that poor housing is worsening health and driving health inequalities. 

    News — 10 June 2026 - 10:27am
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  • Celebrating 50 years of physiotherapy education in Northern Ireland

    Healthcare professionals, students, policymakers and rehabilitation leaders and service users gathered at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, on 8 June to celebrate 50 years of degree-level physiotherapy education in Northern Ireland. 

    News — 8 June 2026 - 9:53pm
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    Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline NUJ: John Cowman, chief executive of the CSP, Mike Nesbitt MLA, Minister for Health, Professor Danny Kerr, Head of School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Professor Michelle Tennyson, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer
  • CSP launches five principles for neighbourhood health

    The CSP has launched a report setting out why rehabilitation and physiotherapy must be embedded in every neighbourhood health model.

    News — 8 June 2026 - 6:29pm
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  • 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. 

    News — 4 June 2026 - 3:56pm
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  • CSP members shape change at ARC

    More than 200 CSP members came together this week in Manchester for the Annual Representative Conference (ARC), to help shape the future direction of the profession and celebrate this year's Rep of the Year winners.

    News — 4 June 2026 - 9:41am
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    CSP members standing by the Emeline Pankhurst statue in Manchester on a walking fringe event
  • CSP stands in solidarity with Nowak family and against stoking of violence

    The murder of Henry Nowak was an appalling crime. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this awful time.
    News — 3 June 2026 - 11:22am
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  • CSP challenges inaction on health and social care pay in Northern Ireland

    The CSP has joined with other health trade unions to criticise failure to implement recommendations on 2026/27 pay for the HSC workforce. 

    News — 2 June 2026 - 12:26pm
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  • The CSP stands proudly with the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride month

    Throughout Pride month, members and allies are encouraged to celebrate, learn and stand in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ communities.

    News — 1 June 2026 - 9:00am
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  • MPs back physical activity as essential for healthy ageing

    The health and social care committee has published an inquiry report on physical activity in an ageing society, informed by evidence submitted by the CSP. 

    News — 27 May 2026 - 11:02am
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    Prehab physios guide patients with cancer through a physical activity at Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust, in Guildford