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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
26 - 28 April 2024 | TUC Black Workers' Conference | Find out more about the TUC equality conferences.
| BAME network members  | Registration closed - places full. |
1 May 2024 19:00 - 20:00 | DisAbility network Annual General Meeting | Calling all members of the DisAbility network! Meet the candidates wanting to lead the network, and vote to elect them. Engage in discussions and share your suggestions. Learn more about available committee roles and how to apply by visiting: https://bit.ly/49CDsfD
| DisAbility network members  | No registration required. See iCSP DisAbility network for Zoom details |
16 May 2024 19:00 - 20:00 | BAME network Annual General Meeting | Calling all members of the BAME network! This is your chance to familiarise yourself with the current leadership team, meet the candidates wanting to lead the network, and cast your vote to elect them. Engage in discussions and share your suggestions as we plan for the upcoming financial year. Learn more about available committee roles and how to apply by visiting: https://bit.ly/3xCbx26
| BAME network members | Registration coming soon |
29 May 2024 19:00 - 20:15
| Reaching into research: insights from DisAbility network members | The CSP DisAbility network is excited to hold this event for CSP members interested in reaching into research. Students, associates, and all other members are welcome.
| All CSP members | Register for Reaching into research: insights from DisAbility network members |
23 - 24 May 2024 | TUC Disabled Workers' Conference | Find out more about the TUC equality conferences.
| DisAbility network members | Registration closed - places full. |
| 18 - 19 June 2024 | 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  | Registration closed - places full. |
| 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 Q2 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. |
19 September 10:00 - 16:00 (TBC)
| Annual Diversity Networks Day | CSP Diversity Networks invite all CSP members who identify as belonging to one or more of the diversity groups to attend their annual event. Agenda to be confirmed. If you would like to be a part of the working group planning the event please email diversity engagement officer Scarlett Chamberlain A great opportunity for diversity network members to come together to connect, learn, share, and support each other.
| BAME, DisAbility and LGBTQIA+ network members | Register for |
| 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
18 - 19 June 2024
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 Stonewall conference
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 10 October, and the main conference 11 - 12 October. This year our conference theme is Rehabilitation Transforms Population Health.
- Find out more the CSP Conference on the CSP website