The physiotherapy workforce data dashboard

Our data dashboard provides insights and analytics of the physiotherapy workforce across all four nations of the UK

The physiotherapy workforce data portal gives a picture of the current physiotherapy workforce across the UK.

For the first time, it brings together data from:

  • Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
  • Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • NHS England

The portal is best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer.

Frequently asked questions about the workforce data portal

What does the data within the portal show us?

Overall, the data within the portal shows there is a healthy and growing physiotherapy workforce ready to meet the challenges faced by the healthcare system. However, there is differentiation across the four UK nations.

See our analyses of the current workforce picture across the country in our physiotherapy workforce review:


How can I use the physiotherapy workforce portal?

In the top left corner of the portal’s ‘home’ tab, you can find a button labelled ‘show me how to use the dashboards’. This will guide you through how to use the dashboards found within the portal.


How often will the portal be updated?

Annually – but recognising that different data sets are updated at different points throughout the year.


Last reviewed: