Next steps - NHS Staff Council meets 2 May when overall outcome will be known across the 14 AfC unions. Depending on that outcome we will then be able to start to confirm and inform members re what happens next. In the meantime a few points in this short 🧵 1/3

1. Turnout: 100% participation in votes+elections across all parts of society would be incredible. But it never happens without mandation and rarely even then. 60% is a very high turnout - higher than in the pre-ballot consultation in England and higher than in the ballot

2. 65:35 accept/reject split: the accept vote is neither overwhelming nor marginal - it is simply clear on a strong voting turnout. But it does mean that just over a third of those who voted will feel strongly that it’s the wrong outcome

3. This is completely understandable, as are the wide and varied reasons that led members to vote to accept. Both accept and reject votes are equally valid and need to be respected. This is a fundamental consequence of democratic processes in my view and experience

4. Recommending the offer: for clarity it is Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) members, elected to council and cttees who make this decision, not employed staff - they’re tough decisions but demonstrate leadership, which is what they’re elected to do

5. Whether you voted to accept or reject the final offer all Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) members should be proud of delivering the strongest strike mandate in the England NHS, mounting 2 phenomenally successful strikes and forcing the govt into negotiations after 7 months of intransigence

Jubilee award. Up to 0.5million for a physiotherapist led project. Final open online meeting Thursday 11th May at 5pm . Email [email protected] to attend ppef.org.uk

.Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) submits evidence on primary and community care to Parliament 👇csp.org.uk/news/2023-05-1… CSP

Important acknowledgement- Rehab ‘as essential as medicines and surgery’ says health minister | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy csp.org.uk/news/2023-05-1…

The NHS must seize upon the growth in physiotherapist numbers as part of the solution to the growing workforce crisis, write Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) for the ICJ. integratedcarejournal.com/nhs-must-seize…

Physios and associates please join our focus groups to help the CSP understand your knowledge of evidence-based practice, quality improvement and health inequalities and inform how the CSP develop member resources CSP BAME Network CSPDisAbility Sign up here 👇 forms.microsoft.com/e/xXSNSYf5g5

The updated lipid lowering guideline from NICE has been published today. Some thoughts from me.....

Today #WHA76 agreed on a landmark resolution on strengthening rehabilitation in health systems. Rehabilitation services play a key role in ensuring the enjoyment of human rights including the highest attainable standard of physical and #MentalHealth.

The CSP is contributing to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry - and you can also share your experiences and make your voice heard. Find out more: csp.org.uk/campaigns-infl…

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👀Fancy a new challenge ?? Some exciting opportunities to come & work with us UoS Health & Society University of Salford Physiotherapy University of Salford Occupational Therapy 😊 ⭐️Neuro / rehab/ frailty Clinical skills teacher in physiotherapy 🌟 universityofsalford.tal.net/vx/appcentre-e… Closes16/7/23 🙏 share 😊 GM AHPs Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Linda Hollingworth

It was a pleasure to visit Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) stand at #LabourConference24. We lost our St George's Hydrotherapy Users pool in a move leaving many without essential rehab facilities. As a GP, Cabinet member for Adult Social Care & Public Health I promise to support the #RightToRehab pledge.