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This week’s Physio First bulletin covers Katie’s latest update on work and health, a reminder for clinics with graduate physiotherapists, and new billing features from Rehab Guru. Plus, the 2026 MSK Awards are gathering momentum.

This week's bulletin features Katie Knapton's latest policy commentary on what national developments mean for independent practice, plus on-demand CPD, a free member-exclusive spinal masterclass, Lyngo AI offers, and practical resources to support your clinic.

Discover the latest insights, learning opportunities and exclusive member benefits from Physio First.

From representing independent physiotherapy at a national level to helping your clinic work smarter, this week's updates are packed with insights, opportunities and practical support.

Discover practical insights and resources to help you build a stronger, more resilient private practice. Read Katie Knapton's latest reflections on the future of physiotherapy and explore guidance on preparing your practice for sale.

Katie reflects on the importance of student placements, developing clinical teams, sharing specialist knowledge and building sustainable private practices, highlighting how investing in people helps strengthen the future of the profession.

Discover our new member resource, Selling Your Practice: What Physio First Members Need to Know. Whether you're planning an exit in the near future or simply want to build a more valuable, resilient business, the guide provides practical advice to help you prepare for whatever comes next.

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.