International Policy and Strategy
The Society is committed to taking an active international role. We aim to address the challenges, responsibilities and member benefits of WCPT and ER-WCPT membership. Our policy sets out the Society's commitment to taking an active role internationally. It aims to address the challenges, responsibilities and member benefits of WCPT and ER-WCPT membership.
Shape health policy in Europe
The CSP is on the look-out for members to help shape European health policy, support the professional development of physiotherapy and learn more about practice at European level.
Chair of Council Ann Green.
In June, the Society will forward names of nominees to the European Region of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy for membership of its EU matters and education working groups.
Interested members should send a CV and 500 words about their suitability for the group they want to join to Liz Carrington, CSP, 14 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4ED by 7 May.
The Society will assess responses against these critria- Outline any professional involvement at EU or international level
- Demonstrate knowledge of the group's specific key issues
- Outline how they will help develop the work of the group
- Demonstrate innovative thinking
- Contract to provide full and timely feedback to the CSP
Further information
See details of these groups on the ER-WCPT website.International Clinical/Occupational Interest Groups
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy ADAPT - Chartered Physiotherapists in International Health and Development
- American Physical Therapy Association - Cross Cultural and International Special Interest Group (CCISIG)
- American Physical Therapy Association - International Partners scheme provides a range of information resources for a fee, for physiotherapists/students outside the USA who are not eligible for American Physical Therapy Association membership. You may be working abroad with colleagues who would find this helpful.
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association - International Health Division
- Australian Physiotherapy Association - Associate membership is open to physiotherapists from any country (except permanent Australian residents) for a fee. You must be 1) a member of a professional body affiliated to WCPT and 2) registered within your country of employment. Benefits include access to a wide range of online journal articles.
