From policy wins to AI-driven innovation, October has been an active month across the therapy and rehabilitation landscape. Here’s your quick round-up of the key developments shaping the sector.

 

CSP welcomes progression of Employment Rights Bill
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has welcomed the Employment Rights Bill as it progresses to its final parliamentary stages. The Bill is seen as a major step forward for workforce rights, job security and fair employment standards – all critical for retention and workforce stability across the health and care system.

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Chiropractic research centre takes shape
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has announced the forthcoming launch of the National Centre for Chiropractic Research (NCCR) in the UK, a major milestone intended to strengthen evidence-base and the profession’s healthcare integration. This signals growing momentum for chiropractic involvement in mainstream health services and may be of interest to clinics looking at clinical partnerships or research activity.

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CSP puts physiotherapy on the political agenda
At this year’s Labour Party Conference, the CSP joined a high-profile panel featuring the Care Minister to discuss the role of physiotherapy in building a sustainable, prevention-focused health and care system. The conversation reinforced physiotherapy’s value in workforce resilience, early intervention, and integrated care pathways.

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World Spine Day: “Invest in Your Spine”
On 16 October, the global awareness campaign World Spine Day highlighted the importance of spinal health under the theme “Invest in Your Spine”. The initiative urges individuals, employers and health-care professionals to act proactively: maintain good posture, stay active, adopt ergonomic habits, offer screening and integrate spinal-health messaging into workplace wellness and rehabilitation pathways.

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AI and the future of physiotherapy
Artificial intelligence continues to gain traction within the profession. Physio-Pedia has launched a new educational resource offering AI-powered clinical scenarios designed to help practitioners strengthen their balance-assessment skills. Further to this, on 24 October, the CSP hosted “Exploring the Use of AI in Physiotherapy,” a live event showcasing real-world applications of AI tools in clinical practice. With these conversations gaining momentum, AI remains a key topic of conversation across the sector.

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NICE publishes neurological rehabilitation guideline
NICE has released guideline NG252 on rehabilitation for adults with chronic neurological disorders, providing detailed recommendations on pathways and delivery models. The update offers a new benchmark for neuro-rehab professionals and allied health teams, and may drive increased engagement with neurological content and research in the months ahead.

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Regulatory strategy for chiropractors unveiled
The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) approved its five-year Strategy for 2026-2030 in October, following a public consultation. The strategy is focused around three strategic aims but also sets out how the GCC will strengthen its organisational effectiveness, focusing on sustainability, people, digital infrastructure and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Investment and consolidation in private physiotherapy
Private equity activity in physiotherapy and rehabilitation continues to accelerate, with recent investment from Bestport in Sano Physiotherapy signalling growing market confidence.

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