In Birmingham today Lord Philip Hunt, Minister of State for health, attended the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Delegate Assembly.
He offered support, and acknowledged 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. Prevention of diabetic amputations can save the NHS an average of over £80,000 per patient.
Chairman of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, Mr Ralph Graham commented, “We will seek a meeting at the earliest possible opportunity to pursue the issues discussed, and accept Lord Hunt’s invitation for further dialogue.”
The Society has been running a parliamentary campaign, Feet Matter: Prevention is cheaper than cure, to highlight the cost savings podiatry can make in the NHS to patients with long-term medical conditions. See here for further information on this campaign.
Soc Chiropodists & Podiatrists 2-May-2007
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