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Society of Podiatrists – Industrial Action Letter

I have long since felt that the societies journal (Society of Podiatrists) have not given a fair representation of the members views on the above subject. I have recently had a letter published and received a reply from the Chief Executive. Continue reading →

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Steralization over disposable Instruments!!

I am writing an essay for SMAE on whether disposable intruments should be used over sterilization. I can’t find anything on line giving a few point either way to help me. Can anyone reccomend a web site or a book that might help along. Continue reading →

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Any Qualified Provider AQP

Hi folks, I am a private pod with NHS contracts. The latest UK government changes mean that from sept 2012 in order to contiue to receive NHS referrals, I have to become a AQP ( see supply2health website/podiatry). Continue reading →

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podiatry and mental health jobs/thoughts/experience

Hi! I’m doing a undergrad podiatry dissertation on depression and diabetes and how that influences podiatric care and outcomes… anyone have any thoughts Continue reading →

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I’d like to shadow a podiatrist in central London if possible.

I am very interested in podiatry as a career and would very much like to shadow a podiatrist for the day in central London (zones 1-3 would be ideal). I would be interested sitting in with both NHS podiatrists and private sector practioners. Any help would be most appreciated. Continue reading →

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NHS Reform Podiatrist’s perspective

netizens Taken from the Guardian and passed on in good faith. http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20…?newsfeed=true toeslayer Continue reading →

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How to use a pink substance for devices.

Can anyone please give me clear instructions on how to use a soft product which rhymes with ‘gland nosegay’ please. I have recently purchased a large pot as I like the devices it produces, but have so far only succeeded in sticking it to clients feet, my hands and gloves!!!! I was able to establish online the setting time is 48 hours but this is all, so presumably patients will have to return for them or they will have to be popped in post Continue reading →

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UK Podiatry facebook group

As a podiatry student I have been using facebook to keep in touch with my fellow students, and I created a discussion group. We all swap ideas and post up interesting articles Continue reading →

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I have a mild benign tremor in my hand, can I become a podiatrist?

I’m very interested in podiatry and I am considering training for the profession, the only issue is that I have a mild tremor in my right hand (I’m right handed). When I was reading an flyer about the professional it listed a steady hand as a requirement Continue reading →

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Large regional variations in diabetes amputation rates in the UK

The BBC are reporting: Diabetes amputation rates show huge regional variation Quote: Amputation rates for diabetes patients are 10 times higher in some parts of England than in others Quote: The report author, Marion Kerr, says the savings from specialist footcare teams – by reducing amputations – are six or seven times greater than the costs of setting them up. Continue reading →

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