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.
We are committed to promoting the benefits of Podiatry to the public, trough the standards of care our members are expected to work and achieve.
Society Annual Conference 2010
This year's Conference will return to the Bournemouth International Centre from the 21 to 23 October 2010.
Most podiatrists who are members of the SCP are qualified to undertake nail and soft tissue surgery and can administer local anaesthetics.
If non-surgical treatment fails and you have severe foot pain, you may want to consider podiatric surgery.
Podiatry Now - featured article
Podiatry Now is the journal to read for top quality podiatry news and political comment. Each month we will publish a featured article.
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.
Access BMJ OnExamination for non members
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.
Mentors and returners to work
NEED HELP WITH RETURNING TO PRACTICE?VALUABLE ADVICE TO OFFER ABOUT RETURNING TO THE PROFESSION?
Many Podiatrists who are returning to practice after a period of absence and resume their status on the HPC register, are still finding the process a slow and sometimes difficult one.
The Society has developed a support system that enables us to support these professionals more effectively.
If you require some direction and support in how to overcome certain obstacles with returning to the profession, we would like to hear from you. Join the Society today and take advantage of membership benefits such as our List of Return to Work Mentors, our monthly journal (Podiatry Now), and access our web site and services. As a member, you will gain professional indemnity insurance, free legal representation, and guidance on Professional Conduct guidance and CPD support.
If would like to know more about you are returning to work, please contact the CPD Officer (db@scpod.org" / 020 7234 8636) for further details
Feet for Life Month
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.
The Society announces an inspired partnership with Pavers Shoes and Shoe-shop.com
The Society, Pavers Shoes and Shoe-shop.com share a common issue in relation to relieving foot problems for those people who suffer pain and discomfort with their feet.
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