Bulletins

This week's bulletin explores Chair Katie Knapton's reflections on the realities of collaboration in healthcare, examining why effective partnership working remains essential for delivering the best patient outcomes.

This week's Physio First bulletin features our new partnership with The Return to Work Mentor®, offering valuable support for members navigating ill health, recovery and returning to work.

This week's bulletin features Katie’s latest blog exploring whether current healthcare funding and PMI fee structures can sustainably support evidence-based, personalised physiotherapy.

Catch up on this week’s updates from across private physiotherapy, including developments in AI and clinic technology, our new partnership with Effra, professional and governance reminders, Physio First leadership news, and discussion around work and health in MSK assessment.

This week's bulletin introduces our new member benefit with MediMo, a new way to reach patients and increase your visibility to patients and referrers.

Physio First Chair Katie Knapton shares her thoughts on the importance of early intervention, alongside a free MSK imaging webinar with Parag Jaiswal, business and marketing support for private practice owners, and introductions to new incoming officers of the Physio First team.

At this year’s AGM, members approved a series of constitutional changes to ensure Physio First continues to reflect the realities of modern private physiotherapy and remains fit for the future. Read the full updates in this week's bulletin. 

At this year’s AGM, members approved a series of constitutional changes to ensure Physio First continues to reflect the realities of modern private physiotherapy and remains fit for the future. These changes are not about changing direction, but about evolving by giving the organisation greater flexibility to grow, represent, and support its members effectively.

Explore this week’s bulletin, featuring AGM updates, integrated care insights, marketing support, and practical guidance designed to help independent physiotherapy practices thrive.

This Easter: AI, Workshops & Clinical Insights Katie reflects on Keep Britain Working and the impact of AI, plus catch up on upcoming workshops, webinars, carpal tunnel syndrome guidance, and key member updates. Don’t miss out, plan ahead for you and your clinic!

Last week, Katie was at the Council for Work and Health and Rewired and left questioning how much has actually changed.

Katie shares insights on bridging generational gaps in private practice. Members can also access new health and safety courses, prepare for membership renewals and the AGM in only four weeks!

Bridging Generational Gaps in Private Practice - Katie attended a recent session on health across the lifespan, which not only explored generational differences in the workforce, but also prompted reflection on how we understand and sometimes misjudge, younger generations.

Work & Recovery: Key Insights Find out how physiotherapists support patients returning to work, with reflections from Katie and occupational health expert Jo Yarker. Plus, explore the latest In Touch, membership tips, and employment law updates.

With work and health increasingly shaping national policy, what role do physiotherapists play in supporting people to stay in or return to work? In this reflection, Physio First Chair Katie Knapton draws on insights from occupational health psychologist Jo Yarker to explore why work should be seen as part of recovery and what that means for physiotherapy practice.

This week, Katie reflects on the Private Practice Barometer, sharing insights for clinic owners. Members can also access tailored insurance with Sentio, explore AI-Powered Rehab Plans from Rehab My Patient, and learn how the gut microbiome can influence musculoskeletal health. Don’t forget to submit your questions for the 2026 AGM.