The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists is the national, professional body representing over 4,000 Chartered Physiotherapists in Ireland. The Society is respected and recognised both within and outside the profession, as the voice of physiotherapy in Ireland.
The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists is the national, professional body representing over 4,000 Chartered Physiotherapists in Ireland. The Society is respected and recognised both within and outside the profession, as the voice of physiotherapy in Ireland. We support our members in delivering the highest standards of professional care and work with them to develop their skills and support them in their practice.
The Society is the sole Irish Member Organisation of the international physiotherapy professional organisation World Physiotherapy and contributes to the development of the profession both nationally and internationally. In Ireland the title Chartered Physiotherapist can only be used by current members of the Society or by the members of our equivalent body in the United Kingdom, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The initials MISCP indicate that a physiotherapist is a member of the Society. Chartered Physiotherapists represent the highest standard of practice and service and set the benchmark for professional practice in Ireland.
The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) is the Professional Body for the Physiotherapy profession in Ireland.
Mission
Our Mission is to promote and advocate for the physiotherapy profession and to support our members in leading and collaborating on the delivery of the highest standards of professional care.
The ISCP provides a range of exciting services to its membership including:
Chartered Physiotherapists, who are all members of the Society, work in a variety of settings including hospital, the community and private practice. They help to treat patients and service users from all age groups and all walks of life from birth right through to old age.
The organisational structure and rules of procedure for the ISCP are determined by the constitution of the ISCP. The management and direction of the affairs of the society are vested in the Board, which is the ultimate policy-making body. The Board is comprised of the Officers of the Society and other Directors. Two external directors are appointed by the board for their expertise in fields other than physiotherapy. The Board has authority for, and is accountable to, the Society’s members and the public.
The officers of the Society are a President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Director of Professional Development, Director of International Affairs and Director of Communications.
This organogram shows our governance structure.
Annual General Meeting
The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) every year, usually in October or November.
Year in Review
Read the Society’s Annual Report for the year 2024/25 here
Board 2024-2026
The Board of the Society is led by President Gillian Walker. You can find out more about each member by clicking on the profiles below
First Vice-President: Damian Rice
Second Vice-President: Nathan Cardy
Strategic Support Partner
Arachas insurance is our Strategic Support Partner. Arachas will support a range of our educational initiatives and events, while delivering tailored insurance solutions that cater to the needs of chartered physiotherapists across Ireland.
Corporate Partners
Approved Corporate Partners can promote their products to ISCP members and other health professionals using the wording: “Supported by ISCP”
The following is a list of Corporate Partners of the Society:
Carysfort Healthcare/Thermacare
Are you interested in partnering with the ISCP?
Contact Dr Marie Ó Mír, CEO
Email:[email protected]
Recognised Products
The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) provides relevant professional recognition to assist the consumer in identifying products of therapeutic benefit. Products recognised by the Society are rigorously reviewed by a group of expert members of the profession and approved by the Board of the Society.
For more information contact [email protected]
Current Recognised Products:
Fleming Medical Physiologix
Professional Collaborations
The Society collaborates with a number of professional bodies and patient organisations on advocacy and health promotion issues.
Do you have a project that resonates with the Physiotherapy message? If so, contact [email protected] and let us know.
Advertise with Us
Here’s our Advertising Media Pack 2024
Physiotherapy is a health profession that works to improve or maintain maximum movement and functional ability, so it is useful if you have trouble with any aspect of body movement. Physiotherapy involves the use of mainly physical treatments such as exercise, manipulation, mobilisation, massage and electrotherapy to help patients achieve their full movement potential. It is often prescribed following injury, or to treat symptoms of aging, disability, disease, disorders or conditions. Physiotherapy can help you achieve and maintain movement for life.
Physiotherapists are health professionals who are responsible for developing, maintaining or restoring movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan across the health spectrum using evidence-based practice.
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Chartered Physiotherapists, who are all members of the Society, work in a variety of settings including hospital, the community and private practice. The help to treat patients and service users from all age groups and all walks of life from birth right through to old age.
