CSP encourages members to wear red on 16 October

If you have something red and want to show your support, wear it and encourage your colleagues and peers to join in too. 

Hywel Davies, a physiotherapy support worker and CSP steward at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, said: ‘I'm wearing something red to show my solidarity with my CSP colleagues who have experienced racism and inequality. It has no place in our society, and now more than ever, we need to stand up against these prejudices and show it the red card and get it off the pitch once and for all’.

Louise Foley, a physiotherapist and CSP steward at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, said: ‘I’m supporting Wear Red Day, alongside the CSP to show solidarity with my colleagues and patients’.

Get involved

Let us know if you, your peers or colleagues take part in 'wear red day'. 

Show support to others taking part by tagging us in your posts or photos on social media,

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Equality reps

As part of workplace teams, working alongside stewards and safety reps, equality reps are there to support you if you are experiencing racism or race related discrimination at work. 

There are over 80 CSP equality reps in workplaces across the UK. The number of reps has grown 80 per cent over the last year. 

As well as being there to support any CSP member, they advocate for internationally educated physiotherapists and support workers to ensure that they are well supported by their employer and have fair access to learning, development, recruitment and promotion. 

Challenging the narrative of hate

This year, over 100 CSP reps have taken part in training to actively challenge hate and division in their workplaces and communities. 

They’ve been supported in being able to recognise divisive and hateful narratives where they appear, understand how they are used to undermine solidarity, and build the confidence to challenge them.

Seek support from your local rep – log in and find out who your local steward, safety and equality rep is.

CSP BAME network

The CSP Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic network is a community of over X members. The network raises awareness of issues facing BAME members whilst promoting equity, diversity and belonging within the CSP and the profession. They host events and provide peer support to members who share similar experiences at work and whilst learning.

Rajkumar Samuel, CSP BAME network chair said: ‘At a time when racism is increasingly visible, allyship must be visible too. Let ‘Wear Red Day’ be more than a symbol. Use your voice, influence and position to challenge structural and institutional racism. Let your allyship be seen, heard and felt’.

If you’re not eligible to join the CSP BAME network but you want to show your support explore ways in which you can get involved.

CSP annual conference 

At 9 am on Tuesday 20 October the CSP BAME network are hosting a Black History Month conversation café focused on ‘Amplifying Black Voices in Physiotherapy’. 

Delegates attending the annual conference are encouraged to attend to help celebrate and mark this month, showing support to the Black community within the CSP and the wider profession.

Support whilst you’re learning

As a CSP student or student associate member you have access to dedicated support if you face racism during your studies or placement. 

A CSP student support officer is here to listen, guide, and help you take the next steps.

The CSP are hosting a webinar at 1 pm on 18 November to explore confidence, voice and speaking up in education and placement settings, with a focus on what educators can do to create safer and more supportive learning environments.