CSP position statements, briefings and consultation responses

CSP position statements, consultation responses, briefings and guidance across a wide range of policy and professional areas.

  • Student finance and health care bursaries in England – advisory note

    In November 2018, in order to inform a cross-Party Westminster debate on the future of higher education funding for nurses and other healthcare professionals, the CSP produced an advisory note on student finance and health care bursaries in England. 

    The note provides details of the impact of

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  • Health and care funding policy statement

    This statement sets out the CSP position on Health and care funding, as agreed by Council on 26 September 2018.

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  • Cancer in the NHS Long Term Plan

    NHS England is setting out its ambitions for service improvements for the next ten years, and a detailed strategy for how to achieve these over the next five.

    The CSP developed a response in partnership with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative Care (ACPOPC) for

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  • Guidance on CSP expectations of delivery of the Physiotherapist Degree Apprenticeship

    The CSP has produced this position statement recognising that degree apprenticeships are due to form a new entry route into the physiotherapy profession.

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  • CSP reponse to the NHS England Long Term Plan

    NHS England is setting out its ambitions for long-term service improvements, and a detailed strategy for how to achieve these over the next five years. The CSP is working hard to ensure the physiotherapy workforce is listened to as the NHS Long Term Plan is developed. 

    Your participation can make

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  • Living with Persistent Pain - Consultation Response

    The CSP has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on 'Living with Persistent Pain'.  You can download the response here.

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  • CSP position statement on approach to new providers and new models of pre-registration physiotherapy education

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  • CSP position statement on physiotherapy and physical activity

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  • CSP response to Health Education England workforce planning

    Please use the PDF link below to access a copy of this document.

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  • CSP evidence to Lord Darzi review

    The review will examine solutions for protecting and strengthening services in the face of current pressures as the NHS approaches its 70th year.

    Summary of CSP recommendations:Ongoing commitment to the principles of the NHS, that it is tax-funded and free at the point of use – move the discussion on
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