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Podiatrist
Apprentice Podiatrist
How do I know if a practitioner is fully qualified?
The title Podiatrist is legally protected, meaning only those with the correct training and registration can use it. All of our podiatrists are registered with both the Royal College of Podiatry (RCOP) and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
You can verify a practitioner’s registration directly via these official registers:
This ensures you are receiving care from fully qualified and regulated professionals.
What is the difference between a Chiropodist, Podiatrist and Foot Health Practitioner (FHP)?
The titles Podiatrist and Chiropodist are legally protected and can only be used by someone who has attained a qualification in this field, which is now a 3 year degree programme from a University School of Podiatry. They must also hold registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and will appear on their register which can be found here.
The term Chiropody is a historical term referring to the treatment of skin and nail conditions of the feet. Over the past 30 years the scope of practice of practitioners has expanded to include: Management of lower limb pains, gait analysis, injection therapy, supply of prescription only medicines, nail surgery, diabetic foot heath as well as general foot care. In view of this extended more specialist remit, the profession has adopted the modern term Podiatry, which is recognised within healthcare around the developed world.
A Foot Health Practitioner (FHP) can support with everyday issues. While they don’t have as extensive training as podiatrists/chiropodists, they can play a crucial role in keeping our feet healthy and happy. Their job is more about maintenance and preventing minor issues from becoming big problems.