Honoured to return to @ManMetUni as this year’s inspirational speaker for the Health Professions graduation 🎓 MMU graduate in 2009 to now, a full circle moment In this blog, I reflect on the day, the future of physio & what graduates need from us 👇 https://t.co/T5uOQpqjTn

'After major surgery, physiotherapy is essential for recovery. No child should miss out on the care they need because of administrative boundaries or unclear responsibilities.' - @ashjamesphysio #RightToRehab https://t.co/yZ8MXiNGNj

7/7 So, no, physiotherapists aren’t “pretending to be doctors”. They’re part of the modern multidisciplinary solution to NHS pressure, patient need, and service innovation. That’s something we should all be proud of

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6/7 Healthcare is changing. The old silos between professions are giving way to integrated, collaborative models where expertise is recognised, not restricted. Physiotherapists have earned their place as autonomous, evidence-driven clinicians at every level of care.

5/7 These roles are delivering real results: ✅ Faster access to assessment ✅ Reduced waiting times ✅ Improved multidisciplinary teamwork ✅ Better patient outcomes Advanced practice roles are one reason MSK, frailty, and respiratory pathways run more efficiently across the NHS

4/7 Advanced practitioners are not working “beyond” regulation, the HCPC regulates all physiotherapists, & employers must provide governance, supervision and additional indemnity if needed. The CSP sets professional expectations ensuring safety, evidence-based care & role clarity

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3/7 Physio’s in advanced roles complete postgraduate training, clinical supervision, and have governance oversight. They don’t “replace” doctors, they collaborate with them. The NHS Advanced Practice Framework, HEE guidance, & the CSP all define this work within robust governance

2/7 Advanced practice isn’t outside the physiotherapy scope, it is physiotherapy, evolved. Scope of practice is dynamic, defined by evidence, professional judgement, and regulation. It grows as practice develops and as new clinical needs emerge, that’s how healthcare progresses

There’s some confusion online about advanced practice & physio scope of practice, so here’s a 🧵 for clarity. Physios working in advanced roles aren’t pretending to be doctors they’re highly trained clinicians working at the top of their profession, improving care & outcomes 1/7

Great to meet a MP with such a positive experience and view of physiotherapy 💪🏼

📣 Physiotherapists in Scotland — we want to hear from you! CSP Scottish Board are exploring an event in 2026, and we want it to reflect the conversations that matter most to you. Your perspectives will help shape the format, topics, and focus. 📝 Complete the 5-minute survey

'We're at the Labour Party Conference to deliver one clear message - physiotherapy keeps people, the NHS, and the economy moving.' - @ashjamesphysio Tag your Labour MP to invite them to visit the CSP at stand J4. #RightToRehab #Lab25 #LabConf25

.@thecsp influencing at #Lab25 already off to a good start- @ashjamesphysio meeting @bphillipsonMP this morning

Prevention in Practice: How Neighbourhood Health Services can Transform the NHS 📍We're hosting a Fringe event at the Labour conference with: @SKinnock @RobYeldham @KamilaRCGP @TotalPolitics 📍 Mon 29 September, 11:15 Meeting room 4A, AAC #RightToRehab #Lab25

✨ #RehabAwarenessWeek starts today ✨ 'Rehab gave me my life back. Not just being alive, but living with independence, dignity and the ability to work and look to the future.' Rehab matters. But access still depends on where you live. That has to change. #RightToRehab

@thecsp Chair of Council Sylvia Wojciechowski shares her leadership journey to delegates at Birmingham’s Council House @WestMidlandsCSP today alongside Director of CSP Practice & Development @ashjamesphysio delivering an inspiring presentation to future leaders

Fantastic leadership double act @ashjamesphysio & @thecsp Chair of Council Sylvia Wojciechowski inspiring thought provoking discussions @WestMidlandsCSP & @CSPEastMidlands event today

Physiotherapy’s future depends on how well we use data & digital, not just to care, but to prove value. Proud of the @thecsp team for launching free digital education for all UK AHPs. Read my reflections & vision 🔗 https://t.co/ORXefkYMpA #PhysioFuture #AHPs #DigitalHealth

Physio private sector ‘expertise, experience and capacity’ can keep Britain working, says CSP @thefabians proposals to improve workplace health point to the crucial role the physiotherapy private sector can play. https://t.co/wH1bjTCCW6

❗Scotland-based physiotherapists — we need your input. CSP Scottish Board are exploring an event in 2026, and we want it to reflect the conversations that matter most to you. 🎥 Watch our short video explaining the idea. 💬 Share your thoughts on: - Format (online, hybrid,

Graduating as a physiotherapist? 🎓 The CSP Graduate Support Package gives you guidance, resources, peer connections & career support to start your first role with confidence. You’re not alone! 🔗 https://t.co/ZEVuDOhcgR #Physiotherapy #PhysioGrads