Membership FAQs

How can I make a payment to the CSP?

There are five different methods with which to make a payment to the CSP. The method you use depends on the product or service you select. Following are the details of each method, and below them is a table that indicates which method is applicable to each product or service supplied by the CSP.

1. Cheque – Please make cheques payable to either The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or The CSP.
2. Direct Debit – Complete the direct debit mandate that is provided either with the paper member application form or with the online application form.
3. PayPal – If you are an overseas member and wish to pay your annual membership fee by PayPal, you need to notify the Enquiries Team, either by telephone on +(0)20 7306 6666 or by sending an email to enquiries@csp.org.uk, that you wish to make a payment by this method. They will then email you a link, which once opened will lead you through the process. PayPal is a method of payment used to pay annual subscription fees where direct debit payments are not available.
4. WorldPay – This method can be used with certain online products and there is a link to WorldPay provided on the relevant web page.
5. Credit card – To use this method, you will need to speak with our Enquiries Team on 020 7306 6666 and they will put you through to the appropriate individual.  Please note: you can only pay by credit card if you are resident outside the UK.

1 - can only be used for annual payments.
2 - can only be used by members residing outside the UK

Do I need insurance when working as a support worker?

Public liability insurance is predicated upon the fact that the Associate will only be undertaking delegated tasks that have been delegated to them by a registered health professional.

Delegation is not the same as supervision and it is possible for such support workers to undertake activities without direct supervision from the health professional provided that there are robust policies and procedures in place that ensure the associate only works within their competency and scope of practice.

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Can I join the CSP to gain support and advice when a process or issue is already ongoing?

You can join the CSP at any time, however, in order for the CSP to be able to advise and support you, you must have been a member in the correct category at the time the issue you require support for arose.

If you have an issue or process that began before you join the CSP, the CSP are unable to support you with it.

Which membership package should I have if I am working whilst studying to be a physiotherapist?

If an associate member is also studying a part-time degree whilst continuing to work as an assistant, we advise having both associate and student membership. This is because each membership package is specifically designed to support each role.

If you wish to remain as a subscribing CSP Associate Member for the duration of your academic programme, you will be eligible for student membership at no extra cost. You will however still need to complete both student and associate membership applications.

Are there other membership options if my circumstances change?

We know that circumstances can change; that’s why we offer a range of reduced-price packages:

Career break: For associate members who are temporarily not working due to temporary caring or family responsibilities; maternity, paternity or adoption leave, or sick leave; or for qualified physiotherapists who are temporarily not practising due to unemployment, illness, maternity or parental leave.

Retirement: for members who are retired or permanently unable to work due to ill health.

Practising overseas: for qualified physiotherapists practising outside the UK.

Get in touch with the Enquiries Team on 020 7306 6666 or email enquiries@csp.org.uk to find out more or change your subscription.

What are the conditions of the associate career break membership?

Existing associate members who are temporarily not working, but who remain employees and who plan to return to work, are eligible to join the career break category. 

Associate members who move to the career break grade will continue to enjoy the same benefits and services they had as an associate or associate student members with the exception that, whilst they are in this grade, they are not covered by PLI (although they will be covered for their employment prior to the switch).

What is the Graduate Affiliate membership category?

Graduate Affiliate is a category that CSP student members will automatically move into on graduation. The category is for former student members who are waiting for their HCPC registration.

This membership category gives newly graduated physiotherapy students the opportunity to continue to access their CSP benefits and services (with the exception of PLI cover). 

The first 12 months are free; thereafter the cost is £5.68 per month.

For more information, get in touch with the Enquiries Team on 020 7306 6666 or email enquiries@csp.org.uk

Can I practice sports massage as an associate or student member?

Associate and Student members may practice sports massage outside of their physiotherapy related work but will then need to buy additional sports massage insurance.

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I am a physiotherapist practising outside of the UK. Can I join the CSP?

Yes, you can join the CSP as an international affiliate. As an international affiliate you will have to access a variety of digital tools to support your continued professional development, including evidence-based research, journals and magazines, plus an online community of over 60 specialty forums where you can connect and network with your peers in a safe, closed environment.

I am a student studying outside of the UK. Can I join the CSP?

Yes, you can join the CSP as an international affiliate. As an international affiliate you will have to access a variety of digital tools to support your continued professional development, including evidence-based research, journals and magazines, plus an online community of over 60 specialty forums where you can connect and network with your peers in a safe, closed environment.

I am not a physio but I am interested in learning more about physiotherapy in the UK. Where can I find more information? 

We provide some general information that you may find useful for research or personal interest:

• What is physiotherapy?
• How to become a physiotherapist
• World Physiotherapy’s overview of physiotherapy (in the UK)

If you are interested in accessing the CSP’s professional resources and keeping in touch with developments in the physiotherapy profession in the UK, you are welcome to join our Global Network to find out more information.