The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional body and trade union physiotherapists in the UK. Founded in 1894, the CSP has grown to become the profession's largest membership organisation.
CSP’s 65,000 membership is made up of a range of physiotherapy professionals: Physiotherapy students; Qualified physiotherapists; Retired physiotherapists; Associate members who are support workers and other professionals whose work involves some delegated physiotherapy duties.
CSP members work in a variety of settings across the NHS, in the community, private practice and sports.
The CSP is a progressive, dynamic, member-led organisation.
As a professional body the CSP aims to develops and promotes high quality and innovative patient care, the profile of the profession and influence the care agenda. We provide a range of professional services, promotes learning and good practice, and supports its members achieve continuous professional development (CPD).
The CSP also supports research into physiotherapy through the CSP Charitable Trust which funds the Physiotherapy Research Foundation.
As a trade union the CSP represents the interests of its members in the workplace. It is an affiliated member of the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
The Whiteley Clinic is recognised as a world-leading vein clinic, specialising in endovenous treatments of varicose veins, pelvic congestion syndrome, venous leg ulcers, haemorrhoids, facial veins and many other venous conditions.
Professor Mark Whiteley and Judy Holdstock performed the first "keyhole surgery" or endovenous surgery for Varicose Veins in the UK in March 1999. They invented the TRLOP procedure and in February 2019 performed the first endovenous microwave treatment of varicose veins in the UK.
The Whiteley Clinic has strong links with The University of Surrey and has a strong research department. The team have over 130 peer-reviewed publications, many international and national prizes, and perform research projects for companies wanting to prove or optimise their treatments.
The Whiteley Clinic was founded in Guildford, and here there is the clinic and also the research and teaching centre. There are also Whiteley Clinics in London (Bond Street) and Bristol (Clifton).
Physio.co.uk is one of the leading physiotherapy practices in the UK.
We are a specialist team of musculoskeletal, neurological and paediatric physiotherapists with the energy, experience, and enthusiasm to achieve the very best results for all patients regardless of their age or problem.
Our vision is to help as many people as possible achieve the best possible results by providing them with immediate access to specialist physiotherapy.
Whatever your problem, we will have the best physiotherapist for you. Visit our careers website to find out more careers.physio.co.uk or tweet us @physiocouk.
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