Bulletins

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.

Active members can obtain up to date DBS certificates via the Physio First Vetting & Barring Scheme with DDC. Members can now use DDC’s Digital Identity Verification service allowing you to easily verify your identity from the comfort of your own home in a matter of minutes, using a current UK Passport. Find out more in this week's bulletin.

As part of a recent restructuring here at Physio First, we wanted to inform you that Paul Donnelly, our Strategic and Business Lead, will be leaving the organisation in early September after being with Physio First for over 23 years. Paul has been an integral part of our team and has made many significant contributions to our organisation. Read more in this week's member bulletin.

Set up your own exclusive online store to purchase patient products at reduced rates and earn a fair share of commission on any purchase made. The products offered on our e-store are provided by trusted vendors! Set up your eStore using the link in this bulletin.

The revisions to the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics will come into effect on 1 September 2024, you'll need to make sure you understand the changes and meet the standards. Unlock the secrets to mastering the latest HCPC standards with our exclusive member masterclass ran by Katie from Thrive.

Now on our third post-pandemic meeting with Bupa, they have announced the results of their fees review. Our Chair (Katie) and Strategic & Business Lead (Paul) recently had a meeting with Bupa, read more about the updates in this weeks bulletin.

Our Partners White Rose Visas sent out an update re “Sponsorship Rule Changes (April 2024)”. For anyone who is or who is considering overseas worker sponsorship this bulletin contains several points that specifically DO and DO NOT apply to physiotherapists.

As part of our Chair’s activities, Katie has been in touch with a representative from PHIN (the Private Health Information Network) who were brought into existence following a Competition & Marketing Authority’s concern about monopolies in private healthcare. Their role now is “to help inform patients’ private healthcare decisions”. Read more in this week's bulletin.

Navigating Changes, Private Healthcare Post-Election. Liangs market analysts ran a free webinar on 11th July 2024 with experts from the Independent Health Practitioner Network, healthcare consultants Carnall Farrar and Spire Healthcare. Read more in this weeks bulletin along with access to the webinar!

Who needs a DBS check? A simple question from one of our members led us to some research and collaboration with our strategic partners Recruit Therapists and Jobs and Visas on three new FAQ's, now listed on our website. Read more in this week's bulletin.

Are you looking to hire international physios and need a sponsor licence? Applying for a UK sponsorship licence is a critical step for employers looking to hire international workers. Read more about how our partner Jobs and Visas can help in this weeks bulletin.

Remember that if you are relying upon the CSP PLI scheme that from 1st July the CSP PLI scheme will exclude the use of thoracic acupuncture. If this affects you (especially if you are not a member of the AACP) then don't forget to check out Balens and James Hallams through our Physio First Insurance Member Benefit page. Find out more in this week's bulletin.

Our team have been working hard to address a member benefit that members said you wanted – better information about insurance and rates. To help you navigate your insurance requirements with confidence, we have partnered with insurance partners James Hallam and Balens, they have been carefully chosen based on their expertise and commitment to excellent after-sales service. Read more about this new member benefit in this week's bulletin.