Bulletins

Key Updates for Physio First Members Following Ongoing Discussions with Bupa...... Read more

As we step into a new year, we’re excited to support you in your journey to Develop, Grow, and Thrive in private practice. This year, we’ll continue to deliver tools, insights, and opportunities to help you succeed as part of our thriving community of physios. Whether it’s enhancing your clinical skills, strengthening your business, or connecting with like-minded professionals, we’re here to help you achieve your goals. Read more.....

Watch my rather tongue-in-cheek Christmas/Happy Holidays message below" Hi, Katie here. I just wanted to wish you all a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2025. Read more......

Katie Knapton, our Chair, recently joined forces with the CSP to host a pivotal round-table discussion on the future of independent physiotherapy. Read more.....

Therapy Expo 2024 offered a wide array of products and services, some innovative and others that raised the question, “Is this really what the MSK market needs?” While the sheer variety was remarkable, the real value lay beyond the stands. Our Chair, Katie attended the event in Birmingham. Read more about her experience and insights in this week's bulletin.

Due to the recent transition to Keele University for the October 2024 Data for Impact (DfI) data download, there has been a slight delay in the process. Read more in this week's bulletin.

Physio First Teams Up with CSP: Round-Table Discussion on Independent and Private Physiotherapy. On 4th December at CSP HQ, Physio First is delighted to co-host a pivotal round-table event with the CSP, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the role of independent and private physiotherapy in the wider healthcare landscape. Read more in this week's bulletin.

Missed our recent webinar? Catch up now! Carys from Cygnets Placements & Training shares essential insights and practical tips on successfully managing student placements. Access the recap and download the slides in this week's bulletin.

The Lower Limb Symposium, hosted by Power Up To Play on 23rd October 2024, brought together leading experts in sports medicine and rehabilitation at their fantastic venue. Our Chair, Katie, attended the event and shared her insights. NEW upcoming member webinars, make the most of your membership! Secure your spot today!

The recent Healthcare Summit convened influential voices from across the healthcare sector to discuss the evolving relationship between the NHS and private healthcare providers. Our Chair, Katie, attended the event and shared her insights from the day. Read more about what she learned in this weeks bulletin.

SPRING (Spine-related Leg Pain Research and Innovation Group) are currently conducting an online survey to establish research priorities in spine-related leg pain (sciatica). The aim is to reach people with spine-related leg pain as well as health professionals and researchers with a special interest in spine-related leg pain.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Conference 2024 brought together professionals, researchers, and practitioners in the field of physiotherapy. Our Chair Katie attended the day, below is her personal overview of key sessions, highlights, and areas for consideration.

Curious about the evolving concept of advanced practice and its potential relevance to private settings? Our Chair Katie shares an update on the insights from attending the CSP's Advanced Practice Day.

Our Chair, Katie, recently attended the 2024 HETT show, the UK's top health tech and digital health event in London. Discover her insights and takeaways from the day in this week's bulletin. We also welcome the new Chair of PPEF, Karen Lay. With her experience and vision, there is no doubt she will guide PPEF to even greater heights.

Physio First are proud to announce our renewed partnership with TrackActive, now with additional benefits for Physio First members. Find out more about our partnership and the new benefits on offer in this week's bulletin.

Our Chair shares her experience and insights from the recent attendance at the International Private Physiotherapy Association (IPPTA) meeting in South Africa. This gathering provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with colleagues worldwide, share experiences, and gain fresh perspectives on our field.

We are delighted to form a NEW commercial partnership with Rehab my Patient - The Ultimate Tool for Exercise Prescription. Rehab My Patient is one of the best-loved physiotherapy exercise prescription apps available to UK physiotherapists, designed by UK physiotherapists (and Physio First members). It is an affordable exercise prescription software that integrates with existing electronic medical record and practice management systems. Find out more about this new exciting partnership in this week's member bulletin.