MSKPN Summer Newsletter

MSKPN Summer newsletter 05.07.25

 

Contents 

 

  1. Chairs welcome
  2. Networking event 11.6.25
  3. New MSKPN Board Directors
  4. Industry and Partners update
  5. Leadership Programme
  6. Webinar summaries and upcoming
  7. MSKPN Rewards reminder
  8. News

 

 

  1. Chair’s welcome – Simon Devane

 

Welcome to our Summer newsletter which provides a selection of updates covering our work in the industry, with partners, a change in our Board, the latest webinars and important updates on the various initiatives we are working on.

 

As we hit the half year mark, it’s a good time to reflect on how the year has progressed and what we have done to support our membership. In general we have seen an improved trading environment, with strong demand for MSK services on the back of continued challenges within the NHS, a significant (14%) increase in lives covered by private medical insurance and the positive demographic shift that is seeing increased numbers of people in their 20’s accessing private primary care services.

 

We held an excellent in-person members event on the 11th of June, where our members invited other business owners / prospective members to come along, meet the team, listen to our excellent guest speaker Danielle Henry from IHPN and get a feel for the benefits of becoming a member. Having discussed the success of the event with the Directors, we feel this is a great blue print for future events.

 

 

  1. MSKPN Networking event 11.6.25

 

Thank you to all our members and wider colleagues for joining us earlier this month. It was a strong turnout with around 25 people in attendance.

 

Read the summary here MSKPN Networking event 11.6.25 – MSK Partners Network

 

 

  1. New MSKPN Board Directors

 

Following the departure of Rupert and Nicola, who have stepped down due to health reasons, we’d like to sincerely thank them for their valuable contributions over the years. We now welcome two new directors who will continue to support and build on our work.

Firstly, Steven Berkman, the founder and owner of Boost Physio, a successful, multi-site physiotherapy business with 9 physio clinics across London and Hertfordshire, joined us in April. As a member for 5 years, Steven has had many benefits of being an MSKPN member and is excited to be able to give back to the organisation and its members.

 

Read to full announcement here

Secondly, Cameron Tudor who commenced in June. As Managing Director of West London Physiotherapy and with over two decades of experience as a physiotherapist in Australia and the UK, Cameron has been an active Tier 1 member of MSKPN since its formation in 2018. Recognising the benefits of being part of a community of shared problem solving, he is keen to further help members with regular education, commercial advice and being an advocate for private healthcare.

 

Read the full story here

 

 

  1. Industry and partner updates

 

  1. PMI

 

In relation to the Private Medical Insurers, inconsistent rate uplifts amongst MSKPN members and a general lack of clarity around criteria for decisions persist.

 

MSKPN have asked all members to complete a survey, to collate self-funding prices to send across to BUPA in advance of the upcoming review around July 2025.

 

We are liaising with PhysioFirst and the CSP to progress the establishment of a recommended rate for Physiotherapy (as the BMA do for Doctors / Consultants)

 

We are still awaiting BUPA to provide further details / timescales around the upcoming network price review and the authorisation process around shockwave.

 

Thank you to those members who engaged with the survey around self-funding rates, a summary of which was circulated – we have sent this information to both BUPA and AXA Health to include in their benchmarking / network revies.

 

  1. AXA

 

Following a meeting in June, AXA is progressing a network wide review of MSK services, starting with Orthopaedics but this will include Sport & Exercise Medicine, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, Physiotherapy and Osteopathy. AXA are expecting to conclude this piece of work by the end of the year, with changes to how services are commissioned from 2026.

 

We have a number of actions in play. They are particularly interested in@

 

  1. CSP

 

We have recently sent out to members a detailed email about the CSP Policy Review, encouraging you all to send an email to key people within the CSP – I understand that an email acknowledging receipt of these messages has been sent by the CSP. MSKPN is also submitting a separate statement as a trade association to the CSP.

 

 

  1. Leadership Programme

 

The 2025 MSKPN leadership programme is filling up fast. MSKPN members have had significant benefit from the course over the past 3 years.

 

Due to high demand we have been able to make additional space available on this course

 

It runs

 

Course leader John Fletcher, former director of rugby and head of England’s rugby performance pathway, will be using a spotlight profiling tool that brings to life the persons behavioural style and mindset. Its purpose is to build self-awareness and give information on other people.

 

See more information on MSKPN’s Leadership programme 2025

 

Contact [email protected] asap if you’d like to book on.

 

 

  1. Webinars
    1. Here’s a reminder of our webinars so far this year:

 

Date Topic
15 Jan Budget: the impact on your practice

The key budget changes that impacted your business from the 1st of April 2025 were explained from NLW increases, Employers NI and changes to capital gains. Strategies to help mitigate the impact of these cost increases were discussed.

 

Read the summary here
11 Feb PMI strategy planning

 

Tier 1 members and directors met to collaboratively brainstorm strategies for rebuilding a focused effort to influence the PMIs. The session served as an open forum for sharing ideas. 10 frustrations and suggested actions were proposed.
19 Feb Strategy/Growth – Celia Champion

 

This talk and Q&A explored some strategies to grow and future-proof your practice, covering the importance of strong foundations, embracing innovation, and leveraging technology. It also looked at diversifying revenue streams and proactively investing in services to stay ahead. In addtion, it looked at optimising your schedule ensuring productivity and wellbeing
19 Mar Quality update: How using Cemplicity can make you money – Dr Lucy Goldby, MSKPN Quality Lead

 

As a member of MSKPN this fee is discounted by 50%. This makes it an excellent way of getting your money back as part of the membership fee and is very cost effective.

Why are we collecting data?

·       The Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) changed their standards of proficiency in September 2023. There are 13 standards. Standard 11 is all about how, as a physio, you are duty bound to assure the quality of your practice.

·       It increases revenue and galvanises staff

 

Read the summary here
23 Apr Business briefing: Revenue diversification – Dominic Smith Physiquipe, Dave Baker, Complete Physio and Simon Devane

Looked at various options for diversifying revenue streams in your clinical business and the reasons why you might want to look at this.

 

Read the summary here
14 May Business briefing: Business exit – Joshua Catlett- founder of Verilo

Topics discussed included:

–        Sector market update

–        How to maximise your practice value

–        How to avoid key errors in the exit process

 

Read the summary here
11 June Business Briefing: IR35 – Sarah-Jane Butler, Solicitor, Farringford Legal

 

Session on IR35 and legal implications for our members, helping businesses navigate the joys of working within its parameters!

 

Read the summary here

 

 

  1. Here’s our upcoming schedule

 

30 July Business Briefing: Operational aspects

●        Workforce/recruitment/HR advice

●        Leadership programme

●        Education and resources

●        Insurance

 Jo Turner, Physiotherapist/Clinic Owner, director of Mehab and host of the You Matter Podcast – Simon to chair
10 Sept Quality update

●        Quality agenda/quality metrics

●        Analysis of current data from Cemplicity

 Dr Lucy Goldby, MSKPN Quality Lead
15 Oct AI roundtable

●        AI and how it can support you

●        Examples of best practice

 TBC

 

 

  1. MSKPN Rewards

 

Have you taken advantage of the MSKPN Rewards yet – maybe taken advantage of the discounts from marketing agencies, product suppliers or business mentors?

See them all here

 

  1. News

 

Please see the link to a recent article regarding how private treatment is becoming the norm.

 

New research shows “going private” is becoming the new normal – Independent Healthcare Provider Network

 

 

As ever, any feedback or questions, please let us know at [email protected]

 

Best wishes

From Simon, Rupert, Natasha, Karen, Steven, Cam, Ali and Janet