We are members of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy which is the professional, educational and trade union body for the country's 47,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and assistants. It aims to support its members and help them to provide the highest standards of patient care. To become a member you must complete a recognised degree course. The CSP also provide us with insurance.
We are registered with the Health Professions Council who are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. The HPC set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for thirteen professions. The HPC keep a register of health professionals that meet their standards, and take action if registered health professionals do not meet necessary standards.
We are members of Physio First which is the trading name of the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice and was formed in 1952. It is an Occupational Group of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and as such is formally recognised by the Council of the Chartered Society as representing the interests of its self-employed members. Physio First has approximately 4000 members and uses the trading name 'Physio First'. Members are able to use the PhysioFirst branding in all of their marketing material to show that they belong to a national professional group.