Together we can shape the future of private physiotherapy

Join Physio First and receive everything you need to become a thriving provider of demonstrable quality private physiotherapy within a strong, influential and trusted community.

Physio First gives me the confidence to know that I have easy access to help should I need it. It’s also a useful means for keeping up with CPD and the latest research.

Susan Bennett - Physiotherapy Manipulation and Sports Injuries Clinic

How will being a member of Physio First benefit you?

1. Become a Quality Assured Practitioner or Clinic

Quality assurance schemes that are robust, trusted, consistent and industry-renowned

2. Join our community of private physiotherapists

Share and receive practical advice with our community of private physiotherapists

3. Continuously develop personally, professionally and commercially

Education designed to help private physiotherapists thrive

4. Receive up-to-date marketplace information

The most important, relevant and concise marketplace news brought directly to you

5. Discounts, value and support from our partners

Trusted partnerships sourced to help

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Our membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March and once we have your direct debit instruction, your subscription will be taken from your bank on, or immediately after, 1 April every year. Payment for a full year’s subscription will be taken at the time of registration irrespective of the time of year you join Physio First.

Choose the membership category that suits your situation:

Full member

Physio First membership year runs from 1^st April until 31^st March, if you join Physio First as a Full member in August your membership will go until the 31st March 2023, the cost is £160.

This is made up of:

£160 for August 2022 - March 2023 Subscription

Affiliate member

Physio First membership year runs from 1^st April until 31^st March, if you fulfil the requirements of an Affiliate member and join in August your membership will go until the 31st March 2023, the cost is £149.

This is made up of:

£149 for August 2022 - March 2023 Subscription

Please note that Affiliate membership is open to physiotherapists who are employed in a private practice, the practice principal or physiotherapist manager of which is a full Physio First member.

Pay-as-you-go membership

As a membership organisation we are owned and governed by you.

We have been working hard behind the scenes to improve our offer to Private Physiotherapists. We are pleased to announce a new pay as you go membership that gives you month-by-month access to all the benefits of Physio First with no contract – no hidden clauses.

Pay as You Go Membership costs per month*:

£22 for a full member

£20 for an affiliate member

£11 for a part-time subscriber

*These rates are subject to change in line with our annual subscription rate.

Please read our Terms & Conditions about our subscription.

Sign-up here and start benefiting from the Physio First community.

Deferred membership

Physiotherapists who are in the process of setting up in private practice but don’t currently meet our Physio First membership criteria can gain access to our advice and benefits by subscribing for a full year. Physio First membership year runs from 1^st April until 31^st March, if you join Physio First as a Deferred member in July your membership will go until the 31st March 2023, the initial cost is £180.

£180 for July 2022 - March 2023 Subscription

To join you will need your Health and Care Professions Council number, your Chartered Society of Physiotherapy number and your debit or credit card details. To obtain £10 discount on our annual subscription rates, complete a direct debit mandate for future subscriptions. To do this you will need your bank details.

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NB: If you have been a member of Physio First within the last three years and are looking to rejoin, please contact our membership team by email minerva@physiofirst.org.uk or telephone 01604 684960.

We regret we cannot offer refunds if you cancel your membership during the year. You must tell us at least four weeks before the renewal date if you do not wish to renew your membership. This is to allow us enough time to cancel your Direct Debit instruction.

Journal subscription

Open to any individual, company or organisation who would like our quarterly journal, In Touch, delivered to their door.

In Touch contains clinical and business articles and general information about Physio First.

Annual subscription for 2021/22 is £40.

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