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Registration and abstract submission - Society Annual Conference
2009
Welcome to FEETFORLIFE.ORG
An initiative of The Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists, the leading professional body for HPC registered chiropodists and podiatrists in the UK.
Feet for Life
The Society aims to raise awareness and acknowledge the contribution podiatry plays in helping to reduce complications associated with long term chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and vascular problems; conditions which have a high impact on patients' quality of life. Podiatry services help minimise the cost burden to the NHS and social services.
Diabetes is the theme for the 2009 Feet for Life Month and the campaign features foot health advice on caring for the diabetic foot.
Among the population as a whole, type 2 diabetes is on the rise: it is widely recognised that type 2
diabetes in children is becoming a global public health issue. However, many people are unaware of the many serious and costly complications
affecting people with diabetes.
These include heart disease, kidney failure, eye damage, and, of course, complications
of the foot.
The podiatrist plays the primary healthcare role in prevention, detection and screening. Specialist poidatrists treat patients with complications relating to diabetes. People with diabetes are 25 times more likely to lose a leg than people without the condition. Throughout the world, up to 70% of all leg amputations happen to people with diabetes. The economic and psychological impact of limb loss is immense. In many cases, people can no longer
provide for themselves or their families; they become dependent on the care and support of others, and often cannot maintain previous levels of social contact.
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E-learning
 Online CPD from BMJ OnExamination: Accredited by the Society
The Society's Annual Conference 2008 in Bournemouth saw the launch of the Society's new e-learning system.
Are you a Society Member?
Society members receive a 50% discount off the 10-module subscription package
Activate your cpd account now.
Members are informed that they will be asked to register directly with BMJ OnExamination to access the e-modules. The registration will be valid for purchasing and undertaking online CPD modules on the OnExamination website.
Not a Society Member?
BMJ OnExamination, a leading provider of online education, offer online revision support and continuous professional development (CPD) across a range of health care disciplines. In conjunction with the Society, BMJ OnExamination has created a series of CPD modules. Written by authors from the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine and General Practice, the 10 modules provide 20 hours of CPD.
Case history questions assess knowledge of a particular subject area and explanations improve learning. Certificates can be printed upon completion of each module.
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3 steps, 3 minutes
If you're a diabetes sufferer, looking after your feet is incredibly important – it helps to keep your skin in good
condition and prevents injuries to your feet and damage to your skin. Just a few minutes each day can be enough to
help prevent serious problems.
1) Check your feet. You're looking for any changes from yesterday as well as the previous days and weeks.
2) Wash your feet with warm water and mild soap daily. Check with your hand or elbow that the water is not too hot.
3) Moisturise. Apart from in-between the toes.
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