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College of Podiatry endorse M&S Orthoses

Hi all I was wondering if it was only me that was surprised and not a little miffed that SCP via the College of Podiatry are Partnering with Mark & Spencer’s to support and endorse their shoes with in build Insolia orthoses. Last time I looked M&S were not registered podiatrists and have no expertise in podiatry so why would the College recommend our customers should find their way to M&S to resolve their foot problems instead of recommending going to a podiatrist Continue reading →

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Health and Care Professions Council

I would like to make a statement following a press release on the HCPC website regarding my recent case on Protection of Title. Continue reading →

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Seeking a “considerable sum” in damages in a malpractice trial against an Aberdeen podiatrist

Bath man seeks damages in podiatry malpractice suit Quote: McCahren said Stapp failed to meet the proper standard of care in treating Downing’s foot. Stapp opted for an unnecessary, invasive and expensive surgery instead of first exploring more conservative treatment methods such as orthotics or injections, McCahren said. Stapp did not look at X-rays before performing the surgery, then cut a tendon during the procedure, McCharen said Continue reading →

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Inspections on practises

Apparently SCP have started to inspect accredited surgeries! Continue reading →

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Embarassing the Government: De-registering in our droves

Colleagues, With the unfortunate result of the Mark Russell case, do you think that chiropodists/podiatrists should de-register from the HCPC in their droves? Next year, we have to renew our registrations, do you think we need to send a clear message to the government?! Continue reading →

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Would you report, and who to??

I have some concerns about a practitioner working in my locality.I had been working for the person in question for some time until our working relationship came to a very abrupt end quite recently. I have found out that they are not registered with either the HCPC, SCPod or any other regulatory body for that matter Continue reading →

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Nursing/care home chiropody fee

I have heard this morning of a care/nursing home, where the foot health person charges Continue reading →

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HCPC launches ‘Be Sure’ campaign

Press Release: Putting public protection in the spotlight Quote: We are on the road in Gloucestershire today to officially re-launch our ‘Older, wiser …be sure’ campaign with an exclusive screening of our new film at the National Care Forum’s managers’ conference. The ‘Be Sure’ campaign is aimed at care home managers, carers and older service users, urging them to check that their health and care professional is registered and to raise any concerns about their conduct or competence. The campaign draws on research we have done that shows most older people do not check whether the person treating them or the person they are caring for is registered Continue reading →

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"We changed a ladies foot function by mobilising her wrist"

Hi guys, Wondered if anyone here attended the Hants SCP meeting today [19th October], where the guest speaker was Anthony Fletcher. If so could you contact me asap please Continue reading →

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HCPC; Abuse of title, “we will prosecute”

The HCPC just tweeted: Quote: Please let us know if you become aware of any abuses of titles. We will prosecute and those guilty are fined. https://twitter.com/The_HCPC/status/390112033003552768 and: Quote: We see abuses around protection of title, but little action from HCPC? Continue reading →

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