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hi all, im currently training to be a FHP and a bit stumped on something. Continue reading →

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HPC launches consultation on student fitness to practise and registration

Press Release: HPC launches consultation on student fitness to practise and registration Quote: HPC launches consultation on the most effective way of assuring student fitness to practise, including the registration of social work students in England HPC launches consultation on the most effective way of assuring student fitness to practise, including the registration of social work students in England The Health Professions Council (HPC) has today launched a consultation seeking the views of stakeholders on the most effective way of assuring the fitness to practise of students, including the voluntary registration of social work students in England. The Health and Social Care Bill 2011, currently before parliament, would allow the HPC to set up voluntary registers of students studying on programmes which lead to registration Continue reading →

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Did this slip out attention?

Bel is your little example something to be concerned about? I apologise in advance for going off topic, but a prime example of this is their perceived lack of objection to my local NHS trust which has displayed posters in all the health centres for a “Fee Paying Podiatry Service” ; http://www.solent.nhs.uk/ServiceCatInfo.asp?id=209 The bullet point which irks me the most on the poster is “Are you paying expensive fees?” Followed by the unrealistic advertised fees of treatment offered at £10.00. Continue reading →

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Professionalism in healthcare professionals report published

Press Release: Professionalism in healthcare professionals report published Quote: The Health Professions Council has published the fourth in a series of research reports: Professionalism in healthcare professionals. The report looks at research conducted by Durham University, focusing on three HPC-regulated professions: chiropodists / podiatrists , occupational therapists and paramedics, and explores their understanding of what professionalism means and how it develops. The study also looks at perceptions of unprofessional behaviour as well as the contribution of standards, context and role models. Continue reading →

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Anyone been for an interview re working at the Olympics?

Has anyone been called for an interview re working as a Pod at the 2012 Olympics? If so how did it go? Continue reading →

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Starting a career as a foot health practioner?

I trained as a podiatrist and grduated with a BSc and I am at the moment an HPC registered podiatrist. However I can’t find employment and starting my own business isn’t feasible at the moment. I am thinking about starting a private business as a foot health practioner as it would be cheaper than running one as a podiatrist Continue reading →

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FAO ALL UK pods!

All, I`d like to urge EVERYONE IN THE UK to look at the attached document and complete it on line (or post it to the DH), if you haven`t already done so, with the addition (or substitution, if you don`t wish to utilise the suggested wording helpfully supplied by Dr Alan Borthwick), of your own words in the response sections prior to the closing date of 8 December 2011. It would be advantageous for us ALL to promote this document to our colleagues, Doctors, Patients and other health professionals to help support our quest for Independent Prescribing for Podiatrists. Continue reading →

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Podiatrist ‘made threats to kill staff at clinic’

The Herald Scotland are reporting: Podiatrist ‘made threats to kill staff at clinic’ Quote: A MALE chiropodist is facing disciplinary action over claims he sexually harassed and threatened to kill female colleagues. {edit} , who worked as a chiropodist and podiatrist for South West Glasgow Community Health and Care Partnership, is accused of telling one woman in June 2009 that he would like to shoot her in the head with a sniper rifle and that he could stab her with a “Jedi sword” Continue reading →

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Proposals to introduce independent prescribing by podiatrists

From the Department of Health: Quote: Proposals to introduce independent prescribing for physiotherapists and podiatrists September 15, 2011 In conjunction with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), two public consultations have been launched; one concerning proposals for independent prescribing for physiotherapists and one proposal concerning independent prescribing for podiatrists. Complete the consultation for podiatrists Complete the consultation for physiotherapists Both consultations will run from 15 September to 8 December 2011. Continue reading →

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Sponsoring a Podiatrist in the UK

Hi I am looking to sponsor a Podiatrist from New Zealand once her youth mobility visa expires. Continue reading →

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