Leadership Development Programme

Learning opportunities

There are a range of other learning opportunities for developing yourself as a leader; for physiotherapists and other Allied Health Professionals. 

When thinking about taking a course or learning in another way, we advise that you first assess your learning needs and use a critical eye to explore what a course could do for you. Elements to consider include location, course delivery e.g. online, cost, accreditation and time commitments, but this list is not exhaustive.

Below are some courses and other options that you might want to consider, but please also speak to your workplace learning and development manager (if you have one) and do your own research.  

• Leadership for Allied Health Professionals, University of Central Lancashire This is one of the courses we previously funded members to complete as part of the LDP up until 2022. The University of Central Lancashire will continue to deliver this module, with the next cohort starting in September 2023. Please follow the above link for more information about the course content, eligibility and fees. 
• CSP Mentoring Scheme Development doesn't only happen through formal learning, so we encourage you to explore the opportunities mentoring can provide. You can register as both a mentor and a mentee. Mentorship was an essential element of the LDP, with each participant required to have a mentor to support their learning and development. 
• NHS Leadership Academy If you work in the NHS, the Leadership Academy has a wealth of information, events and programmes for new, experienced and senior leaders so there should be something to suit you regardless of where you are coming from. 
• The King's Fund works to improve health and care in England and has a range of events and courses that could support your development. Course topics range from personal and team leadership to clinical leadership and system leadership. It also runs the Circle's programme, which brings women together from across health and social care. 

Current funding opportunities

If you're a CSP member, you can apply for funding up to £500 through the Education Awards Panel for any course. The award opens for applications twice a year – January to March, and June to September. You'll have to provide confirmation of your place and proof of how much the total fees are when you apply for this funding. 

You may also be able to get funding through your workplace, so speak to the relevant person in learning and development. 

LDP alumni 

We support a series of events annually, to facilitate the continued learning of LDP alumni and offer an opportunity for them to network with fellow leaders in physiotherapy. The events are planned by a brilliant LDP Event Steering Group. The group is always open to new members of the alumni to support in this so get in touch if you are interested.

All previous events and other resources are available on the LDP Alumni virtual learning environment, where you can interact with fellow alumni, share your own resources and ask questions. To get the VLE access key, please get in touch at LDP@csp.org.uk