Chartered Physiotherapists (CPMH) aims to raise awareness of the role of physiotherapy in mental health.
To support physiotherapists in all specialities to be confident when working with people who have mental health challenges
We welcome new members and encourage them to contribute to the group's support network.
Your Committee
| Name | Position | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Greensill | CPMH President | ||
 | Lauren Fordham | Committee Chair | Email Lauren Fordham |
| Sam McIver | Committee Secretary | Email Sam McIver | |
 | Philip Hodgson | Committee Treasurer | Email Philip Hodgson |
 | Laura Hemmings | Education Lead | Email Laura Hemmings |
| Verity Green | Equality and Diversity Lead | ||
 | Erin Byrd | Research Lead | Email Erin Byrd |
 | Lindsay Foyle | Digital Communication Lead | Specialisms: Acute inpatient functional older people's mental health |
 | Kate Brown | Eating Disorders Lead | Email Kate Brown |
 | Desmond McIlkenny | Northan Ireland Lead | Specialisms: Acute inpatient adult mental health |
 | Angela Watson | Scotland Lead | Specialisms: Inpatient services for adult/older adults including dementia
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| Paula Manning | Public Health Lead | Email Paula Manning |
Supporting Continuous Professional Development
- Regional network
- Peer support/mentorship
peer support is informally through the network and interactive CSP discussion forums - Publications
Suggested reading list
National Service Framework for Mental health
Everybody’s Business , Care Services Improvement Parnership
Lets respect The Mental Health needs of Older People Dept of Health
Mental Capacity Act 2005 guidelines for Physiotherapy Staff
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019
- Conferences and study days
The CPMH holds between one and three study days per year . The AGM will form part of one of these days. - Formal courses offered/recommended
- Links with other groups/organisations
Links are established with the Sainsbury center for Mental Health and the Royal College of Psychiatry .
Inter CSP Professional network links are strong with collaborative work being done within the Client Group Alliance and between CPMH , AGILE and CPPLD
CPMH is a founder member of the International Organisation of Physical Therapy in Mental Health, IOPTMH .
Promoting Research and Evaluation
- Promoting research awareness
- Research/education awards
An education fund is available to members currently £1,000 a year. Details can be obtained from the education officer and are published in the journal - Published evidence-based material
The Lancet Psychiatry Commission: a blueprint for protecting physical health in people with mental illness
The Lancet Psychiatry Commission: a blueprint for protecting physical health in people with mental illness
NHS England The Five Year Forward View For Mental Health
Five Year Forward View
Commissioning Mental Health Services
The document below was produced by CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) in collaboration with CPMH, and contains valuable guidance on the contribution of physiotherapy to integrated mental health services.