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Physiotherapy standards framework — four revisions and two revocations
The Physiotherapy Board seeks feedback on proposed standards for adverse events, consent, third-party assessments and care for people close to a physiotherapist, alongside removal of two separate standards.
- Closing date
- 18 October 2026 at midnight
- Added to Civics
- 16 October 2026
- Source category
- Other public body
- Source body
- Physiotherapy Board
- Last checked
- 16 October 2026
Closes today
Plain-English summary
Unpublished review draft. Check current submission availability and eligibility promptly because the stated closing date is 18 October 2026.
Why it matters
The standards shape professional expectations for patient autonomy, safety, reporting and independent assessments.
Proposed revisions distinguish compulsory requirements from guidance and place related obligations together.
Who may care
- Physiotherapists, professional bodies and health-service providers
- Patients, consumer organisations, whānau and third-party assessors or funders
How to make a submission
- Open the official consultation page, read the relevant proposals and use its feedback forms. The stated audience is New Zealand registered physiotherapists and Board stakeholders.
- The page also offers an email contact route for people who prefer to respond by email.
- Respond by midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.