This page sets out the key events of the three diversity networks, as well as those held by external organisations relevant to members.
Events are added as and when confirmed by the hosts. Please check back for updates.
Find out about the conferences diversity networks members are eligible to attend.
If you have any queries or would like to support with diversity network events, please contact the networks directly.
Event Date/Time | Name | Description | Who can attend? | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29 November 2023 19:00 - 20:30 | ACPSEM Autumn series event with CSP DisAbility rep speaking | Bendy Bodies, Bendy Brains – Implications from Research Dr Jessica Eccles Managing Neurodiversity and Physiotherapy - The Lived Experience with Ms Pip White, CSP professional advisor DisAbility network rep speaking about the network and it's activities.
| Open to all | Find out more and register for ACPSEM Autumn series event |
13 December 2023 13:00 - 14:00 | ACPOHE x DisAbility network webinar series - Neurodiversity in the Workplace | Fourth in the series - this webinar will cover what neurodivergence is, lived experience examples, problems & barriers encountered in the workplace, and solutions.
| Open to all | Register for Neurodiversity in the Workplace |
| 1 March 2024 | International Recruits celebration | Save the date – event in planning.
| All CSP members | Registration not yet open |
| 22 March 2024 | Stonewall Workplace Conference | Find out more about the Stonewall Workplace conference.
| LGBTQIA+ network members  | Contact Sian Caulfield to register interest in attending the Stonewall Workplace Conference |
26 March 2024 19:00 - 20:00 | LGBTQIA+ network Annual General Meeting (AGM) | AGM business will involve network committee elections. Available roles and applications of interest will be announced and open early 2024. More information to follow.
To find out more about how the network committee is chosen visit the How we operate page. | LGBTQIA+ network members | Registration not yet open |
26–28 April 2024 | TUC Black Workers' Conference | Find out more about the TUC equality conferences
| BAME network members  | Register your expression of interest in the TUC Black Workers Conference |
23–24 May 2024 | TUC Disabled Workers' Conference | Find out more about the TUC equality conferences
| DisAbility network members  | Register your expression of interest in the TUC Disabled Workers Conference |
| June 2024 (exact date TBC) | Annual Representatives Conference (ARC) | Find out more about attending ARC as a diversity network member.
| BAME, DisAbility and LGBTQIA+ network members  | Contact Sian Caulfield to register interest in attending ARC |
27–28 June 2024 | TUC LGBT+ Conference | Find out more about the TUC equality conferences
| LGBTQIA+ network members  | Register your expression of interest in the TUC LGBT+ Conference |
| 29 June 2024 | Pride in London | The CSP LGBTQIA+ network will be marching in the Pride in London parade. More information on how to get involved coming Q1 2024. | To be confirmed - priority will be given to LGBTQIA+ network members | Registration of interest in joining the network at the parade not yet open. |
| 10 -12 October 2024 | CSP Conference | Find out more about the CSP Conference
| All CSP members | Registration for 2024 not yet open. Visit CSP conference webpage for more details. |
Conferences
Annual Representative Conference (ARC)
ARC is a national CSP conference held annually and provides an opportunity for those who represent members to discuss and debate matters of importance to members and the services the CSP offers through the submission of motions. Not everyone is allowed to submit a motion, the diversity networks are one of the approved groups that can submit an ARC motion. It’s an excellent opportunity for members to have their say and influence CSP policies and direction.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to go to the fringe meetings that take place outside of the conference. These are on topics not included in the main conference but which focus on policy (i.e. support worker recruitment, rehabilitation, etc.), and are selected by the ARC Agenda Committee from proposals submitted by the delegations.
The diversity networks act on behalf of the CSP membership body to ensure representation and the presence of diverse voices at the ARC. Each network can send a delegation of up to two to attend. These are two fully paid for places.
The delegation can respond to relevant motions at ARC on behalf of members, along with submitting up to a maximum of three motions. Council will also attend ARC.
ARC Motions - Motions are formal proposals which are voted on at ARC. Once accepted by ARC they are called resolutions and become the policy of the Conference, therefore, they need to be worded clearly. However, as ARC is an advisory body to the CSP’s democratically elected Council, ARC resolutions are not automatically mandatory on Council.
Conference details
June 2024 (exact date TBC)
Webpage - TBC
Trade Union Congress (TUC) equality conferences
- The diversity networks are encouraged to attend and submit motions to the TUC equality conferences: Black Workers, Disabled Workers and LGBT+.
- TUC equality conferences provide an opportunity for any CSP member to shape the work of the TUC and affiliate trade unions. Each year, we send a small delegation to conference and submit motions on relevant topics. Topics in recent years have included reasonable adjustments, international physio recruits and flexible working.
- Please contact the National Officer, Siân Caulfield for more information about this process.
Conference details
- See above calendar for all TUC equality conference dates.
- Register your interest in attending the 2024 TUC equality conferences.
Stonewall Workplace Conference
- The LGBTQIA+ network can choose to send members to the Stonewall Workplace annual conference. Budget to attendance should be discussed with the National Officer, Siân Caulfield.
Conference details
- 22 March 2024, London.
- Find out more about the conference on the Stonewall website
CSP Conference
- Take part in the CSP's annual scientific and professional development conference. We welcome people from all parts of the physiotherapy workforce, and at all stages of their career.
Conference details
- In 2024, our student conference is the 10th of October 10th, and the main conference 11th and 12th of October. This year our conference theme is Rehabilitation Transforms Population Health.
- Find out more the CSP Conference on the CSP website