Thanks Physiocrazy for your advice. It is encouraging to hear success stories of those who have been where I, and many others are now.

I am still in a state of unemployment, but I am awaiting an interview for this lifeguard position to tide me over. No more word from any physio jobs.

With regards to your comments, I have a feeling the CSP wanted to put a stop to voluntary work experience because it was setting up a system where graduates' desperation was being taken advantage of and used as free labour.. I'm not sure if they actually did anything about it though..

With regards to working as an assistant, I have already very much considered this, however, I have heard horror stories of graduates working as TA's for 2+ years and still not securing a staff grade post.

I would be grateful if you would elaborate on the "live-in physio/carer" jobs you mentioned (if you can) or if you could give me a link to a relevant website. Are these positions generally abroad? Would they not require a certain amount of post grad experience?