Individual Membership (Sole-Practitioner)

Individual Membership is for physiotherapists working independently in private practice, across all specialties.

You can join if you are:
• Self-employed and working independently, including part-time or alongside NHS work
• Employed by a practice or company that is owned or majority-owned by physiotherapists
• A recent graduate in your first year post-qualification (see Graduate Membership)

This membership is designed for one practitioner.
If you run a clinic with a wider team, please see Clinic Membership.

Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria outlined in our constitution..This helps confirm the right type of membership for your practice setup.

If applying for Graduate Membership, please have your qualification date available. You may be asked to provide evidence if required.

• Standard Individual Membership:
  The membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March. When you renew by Direct Debit, your membership renews automatically each year on 1 April.

  • If you join before the 31st March 2026, your first payment is calculated on a pro rata basis and covers your membership through to 31st March 2027. 

• Graduate Membership:
  Graduate Membership is a 12-month fixed term from the date you join. It is a one-off card payment, does not renew automatically, and at the end of the 12 months you can move to standard Individual Membership if you wish to continue.

1. Your Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) number.

2. Debit or credit card details for your initial payment.

3. Bank details to set up a Direct Debit for future renewals.

4. If applying for Graduate Membership: your physiotherapy qualification date (you may be asked for evidence if required).

• Membership fees are non-refundable once your membership year or Graduate Membership term has started, 

• To pay by instalments or to renew at the Direct Debit rate, you must set up a Direct Debit mandate in your name. Your first payment is taken by card; all future payments for that membership year will be taken automatically by Direct Debit on your chosen schedule.

• To stop your membership renewing, please contact us at least four weeks before your renewal date so that your Direct Debit can be cancelled in time. Cancelling your Direct Debit stops future payments but does not refund any fees already paid.

• Graduate Membership is a one-off 12-month card payment. It does not use Direct Debit and does not renew automatically; the same non-refund policy applies once the 12-month term has started.

Re-Join Physio First

Ready to return? We’d love to welcome you back.

To restart your membership, simply email info@physiofirst.org.uk with:

• Your full name

• Membership number (if known)

• Whether you'd prefer to pay annually or via PAYG

We’ll get you set up as quickly as possible.

Don’t miss out on our Refer a Physio Scheme -  not available with PAYG subscriptions 
If a current member referred you, let us know when re-joining — you’ll receive a discount on your Annual subscription, and your referrer could receive next year’s full membership worth £240 for free.

Refer a Physio and You Could Enjoy Free Membership in 2027/28!

Do you know a colleague who would benefit from being part of Physio First? Now’s the perfect time to invite them to join our thriving community of like-minded professionals.

When a physio signs up on your recommendation:

• They’ll receive £50 off their full annual subscription (pro rata if they join mid-year)
• You’ll be entered into a prize draw for a chance to enjoy your 2027/28 membership completely free (worth £240)

There’s no limit to how many colleagues you can refer; every referral means another entry into the draw. The more you share, the more chances you have to win!

Why refer?
Physio First is dedicated to empowering ALL private practice physios across every speciality. Whether you’re looking for expert business guidance, marketing support, CPD opportunities, or a welcoming community, we’re here to help you and your colleagues develop, grow and thrive.

Let your colleagues know what they’re missing, and get rewarded for it.

How to refer:
Simply ask your colleague to mention your name when they join, or drop us an email at info@physiofirst.org.uk — we’ll take it from there.

• Entries close: 29 January 2027
• Winner announced: 1 February 2026

Important notes about your referral:

• To qualify for the £50 discount (pro rota), the referring member’s full name must be clearly quoted at the point of joining.

• Once verified, the discount will be applied to annual subscriptions only (not PAYG options).

• Discounts cannot be applied retrospectively, so please ensure the referral is mentioned at the time of joining.

Start referring today, because great support is even better when you share it.