Are there many Physiotherapists in the UK

[JAW]

However, it's actually the same for Hypnotherapists and many others. 5 years is the BUPA suggestion. Surely if BUPA are using under 5 year grad Physios in their hospitals then they must be in breach of something? After all what would AXA say if a client of their was treated by a non registered ?

[physiobob]

Exactly, BUPA are breaking the law! But the CSP and even the OCPPP don't seem to be doing anything about it!

[JAW]

Is it the law though?
If BUPA set the rules as to who can be on their lists, then do they guarantee that their hospitals are staffed by post 5 years qualified therapists?
The lists most of us are on is a independent list, as is the list owned by AXA.
What I find more concerning is the way AXA are buying up insurance companies left right and centre. Frankly I think the only way foreword is by collaborating and joining together. OCPPP have other agendas, I resigned as regional rep about 18 months back and will discuss with anyone what I consider to be going on... in private.. in confidence...
CSP ?
Well comon we know that too many years of Trade Union representation, and NHS focus means that they have no leverage in the corporate sector. They are STILL bleating on about NHS jobs when the NHS as we know it............. is finished.

[physiobob]

It is unlawful as they are restricting the way in which we trade and in which the way the private sector can employ. Much of this is in light of the fact that although they are a private company, they have built their business and act in a public way to assist the gov reduce stress on the NHS. Hence they are not treated as totally private.

You cannot base an employment opportunity on years post grad. This is absolutely unlawful and this came into effect at the end of 2006. You can do this on experience however BUPA hav not governing document that says why they have chosen 5 years. They just picked it to stem the flow of private outpatient treatment. As far as they are conferned you could have been on a 5 year backpacking holiday and still be able to be on their list. But to be working solidly for 4.5 yrs you cannot. This too is unlawful.

On a regulatory sidoe of things it should be the CSP and HPC and only the CSP and HPC who decide who is qualified to work in private practice, not the likes of BUPA and AXA PPP. By why are the CSP, HPC and OCPPP doing nothing about it Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr