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      Podiatry and Chiropody Explained

What is a Podiatrist?

Chiropodists now tend to call themselves podiatrists. This is the same name as foot specialists overseas and also reflects the full extent of our scope of practice and training. However in the UK the names ‘chiropodist’ and ‘podiatrist’ are often used interchangeably.

At the Footcare Centre ALL of our podiatrists have undertaken a degree-level (or equivalent) training course and are registered with the Health Professions Council. All our podiatrists are also members of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

The law has recently changed regarding the registration of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. All of our Podiatrists were also known as State Registered Chiropodists prior to this change.

We are also Accredited Practices of The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. For our practices to become accredited, we have reviewed our standards to ensure that they comply with national standards and best practice within the profession.

We applied for practice accreditation so that our clients know that their care is being provided within a safe environment. The accreditation scheme amongst other things also requires that:

  • All reusable instruments are properly cleaned and sterilised before they are used
  • Podiatrists engage in continuing professional development to keep their knowledge and skills up to date
  • Patient confidentiality is to be respected and proper care taken with patient records, both when used and later when they are destroyed
  • We explain treatment options, where appropriate, and cost, so that you can make an informed choice as to the treatment you receive
  • Appropriate referral pathways exist for patients who need specialist care
  • Our practices working methods are constantly reviewed.

In achieving accredited status, we not only undertook a careful review of our practices, and asked another registered podiatrist to check our findings, but we also agreed to our practices being inspected by independent inspectors appointed by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

We therefore feel that you can be confident in the care that you receive within our practices.

Our clinics are based in Weybridge and Dorking, Surrey.  For further information of the services we can offer please click below on the clinic you would like to visit.

    Click here to visit our Weybridge Clinic website     Click here to visit our Dorking Clinic website

For more information on the profession and topics of interest, view the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists website by clicking on this link: http://www.feetforlife.org/faq.html.