Non-Medical Prescribing Physio

📢 An important update from @pipwhitept on controlled prescribing rights for physiotherapist independent prescribers. Have your say: the consultation is open. Help us spread the word. Learn more: csp.org.uk/news/2025-08-07-h…

'Physiotherapy prescribing now has an established evidence-base of being safe, cost-effective and valued by patients.' We're urging members to respond to a new government consultation proposing an expansion of prescribing rights for physiotherapists. csp.org.uk/news/2025-08-07-h…

‘We agree the NHS badly needs more GPs and it’s unfortunate that the debate is being cast as a choice between recruiting them or appointing staff through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. 'Given the critical importance of primary care, not just to meet existing demand but to help reshape the way NHS services are delivered, there should be sufficient funding to recruit all parts of the team. 'First contact physiotherapists are playing a crucial role in ensuring people see the right professional at the right time in a location that’s close to their home. They have proven to reduce demands on GPs, improve patient outcomes, reduce reliance on medication and are incredibly popular with GPs and patients alike. 'This speeds up access to expertise, cuts referrals on to more expensive parts of the system and enables more people to stay in work or lead independent lives. 'It shouldn’t be an either/or scenario – primary care needs more ARRS staff and more GPs. 'Whether its through extending the ARRS funding, or a new programme for funding primary care, it’s down to whoever forms the next government to deliver that for patients.’ Rachel Newton, head of policy at the CSP responds to RCGP concerns over GP recruitment. #FirstContactPhysio