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Due to circumstances I will be selling some equipment in the next couple of weeks: a table top autoclave domicillary foot rest ultrasonic cleaner Water distiller 12 sets of autoclavable instruments (nippers, blacks, blade handle, diamond deb) other assorted used instruments 10 brand new unopen autoclavable mobilis concave nippers sealed boxed 10 blades * 10 small domicillary clinical waste tubs and lots of other stuff all equipment approx 12 months old and all instruments between 12-24 months old I wont bore the post with all details/makes/models etc but if anyone is interested please PM and i can send you details of what the items are etc. Continue reading →

Hello everyone, I was wondering about the osseous locking mechanism (more like worrying about my lack of understanding), if the forefoot is locked at the midtarsal joint does that mean the subtalar joint is supernated, neutral or pronated? Continue reading →

Hello, I am a podiatrist in the UK practicing as an Aesthetics Practitioner. Along with a faculty of Cosmetic Dr’s, nurses and Business consultants we have an accredited training course for UK HPC registered Podiatrists to train to deliver skin rejuvination techniques using Botlulinum Toxin A (Botox) and Dermal Fillers. This is a exciting 2 day course and as we are a recognised registered training provider you will automatically gain insurance to legally practice after completing our course Continue reading →

I couldn’t decide whether to put this in here or practice management. Can anyone advise me whether cpd expenses (cost of conferences etc ) can still be claimed against income tax. I last completed an UK tax return a few years ago and cpd activity was one of my business expenses (I worked NHS and private) I now only work in nhs and so am just on PAYE, the young lad on the tax office telephone helpline tells me that cpd is no longer deductible Continue reading →

Hi, Due to unforeseen circumstances I have a ticket for the SOCAP conference next weekend at Harrogate that I won’t be using – if anyone out there would like the ticket for free (according to the organisers we can change the name on the ticket – or you can just pretend to be me!:wacko:) please let me know as soon as possible – would hate for it to go to waste Thanks Pod at Home Continue reading →

Dear All, SOCAP members have voted to go for industrial action over the proposed changes to NHS pensions. So it will be interesting to see what happens next. Continue reading →

I am trying to find info on the above have asked the society, tried a university libary , had a look on google .There is info on physio training , does anyone have any info or papers or is there no structured training tim Continue reading →

It seems the College of Foot Health Practitioners is up for sale http://uk.businessesforsale.com/uk/F…-For-Sale.aspx any takers ? regards Catfoot Continue reading →

I have a 24 year old patient with flexible pes planus who is keen for an opinion on Sinus Tarsi Implants after reading The Mail. She has not responded to conservative treatment with orthoses. I am unable to find a surgeon local to her home town in Peterborough, Cambs, UK that carries out this operation and others nearby that do are not accepting out of area referrals Continue reading →

I have a patient who is staying in Cranwell and needs a podiatrist in that area with an interest in biomechanics. Can anyone recommend someone in that area for me please. Many thanks Dave Continue reading →