CSP Council elects new chair

Sylvia Wojciechowski has been elected new chair of the CSP's council whose newly-elected body met last week.

07 October 2024 - 3:20PM

Sylvia will take up the role from current chair Ishmael Beckford after the CSP's AGM on 14 October. Alexandra Spearritt was re-elected as council vice chair.

CSP Council chair Sylvia Wojciechowski — Sylvia Wojciechowski. Photo: Nathan Clarke

Sylvia is head of allied health professionals for Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS) in Surrey.

Following her election she said: 'I am both excited and deeply honoured by the trust placed in me. I do not take this responsibility lightly and will ensure I actively engage with and listen to you, our members. I am committed to advancing our CSP vision - to transform lives, maximise independence, and empower communities through our collective influence.

'My leadership style is rooted in authenticity and a dedication to making a tangible impact on patients' lives. I believe strongly in the vital role we play in both rehabilitation and prevention, helping people live healthier, more independent lives. This approach has been shaped by my role as head of AHPs across Frimley ICS and my experience leading MSK service transformation, where I focus on listening, learning, and empowering others to drive change.

2024 CSP Council members — CSP Council members, left to right: Chis Richards, Claire Small, Manessa Faal, Robert Davies, Jill Taylor, Alexandra Spearritt, Caroline Abbott, Senthil Karadiar, Kelly Walker, Sylvia Wojciechowski, Srikesavan Sabapathy. Gill Rawlinson was not present. Photo: Nathan Clarke

'By working together across all sectors, we can develop solutions that benefit our profession, patients, and communities. My core values of collaboration, integrity, and courage reflect my passion for improving patient outcomes, and I will bring these values to my role as chair. Together, we can shape a future where our profession makes a lasting impact in both prevention and rehabilitation.'

Sylvia is driven by a deep passion for the transformative value of physiotherapy and the broader contributions of AHP roles. Her career in healthcare began after a personal injury in her early 20s led to a change of direction, inspiring her to pursue physiotherapy—a decision she has never looked back on.

With over 28 years experience, including 18 years as an advanced practice musculoskeletal physiotherapist, Sylvia has worked across both the private sector and the NHS, bringing a wealth of expertise and insight to her role. In her current leadership position, she works across boundaries, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to proudly promote the value of AHP roles. Sylvia is passionate about collaborative working, fostering partnerships that benefit patients, professionals, and the healthcare system as a whole.