A Review of the work in 2013 of
The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
The College of Podiatry
Contents
A message from the Chairman and Chief Executive
3-5
Analysis of Membership
5
Awards Programme 2013
6
College of Podiatry
7-9
Employment Relations
10-11
Marketing and Communications
12-17
Political Activities
18-19
Resource Management
20
Secretariat Spring 2014
21-22
Council and Committee Meeting Attendance
23-27
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A message
from the
Chairman and Chief
Executive
In 2013 the College of Podiatry became a reality.
The annual conference, held in Liverpool in
November, was organised, for the first time,
under the banner of the College of Podiatry
and we began to use the College’s branding
externally, most significantly for the new product
endorsement scheme.
The members of the Education Team are now
wholly employed by the College, and the Board
of Trustees oversees the affairs of the College.
The structure of the College has been redesigned
to reflect and deliver on the charitable aims and
objectives of the College, and the new structure
took effect on 1 January 2014. The College is
now registered as a charity in England, Wales and
Scotland.
As Chairman and Chief Executive of both the
Society and the College, we have a responsibility
to ensure that both function correctly as separate
organisations with their own governance, but
we equally have to ensure that the activities of
both complement each other. The standards of
education and practice promoted by the College
are designed to make sure that patients receive
effective and evidence based interventions
from competent practitioners. The foot health
literature published by the College is designed
to help members of the general public look after
their feet and know when they should seek help.
Clearly, however, it is also in the interests of
our members that the public understand what
podiatrists do and are reassured that Society
members practise to the highest standards.
Although we have inevitably focussed on
the development of the College in the past
year, this does not mean that the role of the
Society in supporting members has in any way
been diminished. The provision of malpractice
insurance and our trade union activities continue
to be of the utmost importance, and we
launched an exciting new range of member
benefits.
The provision of excellent
benefits and services is
Make the most of your mem
bership
We will be with you every
step of the way
vital not only to retaining
our current members
but also encouraging
new members to join
us, and a proactive
recruitment strategy
was adopted during
the year. Students
are the lifeblood of
the profession and the
professional body. A structured programme
of visits to all the universities was arranged
to encourage students to join the student
association and convert to full membership
on graduation. Council also agreed that we
should better recognise the valuable role of
podiatry assistants and assistant practitioners,
and do more for them to encourage them into
membership.
www.feetforlife.org
Being a member of the Society
is a very astute move. There
is no one single reason
why you should be a member,
there are dozens and dozens,
and combined they
represent the best value
and offer the most comprehensive
range of services of any
the podiatry organisations
of
in the UK.
As you read on, the breadth
of the Society’s services
will become apparent as
show you how we can help
we
you; not only with your day-to-day
business but also at
those times when you might
need urgent advice. Membership
of the Society means
you have advice and guidance
from the leaders of the profession.
help we have the means
In short, if you need
to provide it.
Keeping you at the top
of your game
Lifelong learning and CPD
are pivotal to the development
of all podiatrists. The
Society has been instrumental
in working with the HCPC
to provide you with the
tools to stay up-to-date:
•NumerousonlineCPDlearningcour
ses
•Comprehensivebestpracticedocum
ents
•Networkofunionlearningrepresent
atives
•Nationwidebranchnetworkofpodia
trists
•Fulllibraryofresourcesonourmemb
ersonlywebsite
•Newsbulletinsdeliveredstraighttoy
ouremailandthroughsocialmediac
•Thoughtprovokingarticlesandnews
hannels
inPodiatry Now
•Thelargestannualpodiatryconferen
ceandexhibitioninEurope
www.scpconference.com
Society Annual Conference
2012
Lending you a helping hand
Brand new
ds
SCP Rewar
programme
– see page
The Society of Chiropodists
at work
We are the only specialised
TUC affiliated union
representing chiropodists
and podiatrists
Weprovideexpertsupportandrepres in the UK.
entationforyou
at work:
•Market leading insurance
cover, including public
liability and medical malpractice
insurance and
product liability insurance
cover, all at £15,000,000.
A full summary of cover
available on request
•Employment support
- immediate access to
professional advice and assistance
in industrial
relations and professional
matters. Plus formal
representation at HCPC
and local and disciplinary
hearings
•Advice on starting up
and managing a private
practice and details of the
Society’s practice
accreditation scheme. Plus
networking opportunities
both locally and nationally
•Legal advice and support
- representation at local
as
well as national level, plus
a legal helpline
•Trade union support –
national network of accredited
union representatives to
help you with trade union
matters at a local level
•www.feetforlife.org members
website
•Clinical guidelines and
other documentation e.g.
waste
disposal guidelines, minimum
standards guidelines
•Health and Safety support
including
decontamination of instruments,
infection control and
risk assessment
•Variety of subscription
payment renewal options
including annual one-off payments
by cheque, credit card
(Access/Visa) or direct debit
(with a discount for direct
debit); quarterly or monthly
direct debit instalments
3
and Podiatrists | Make the
most of your Membership
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We are also committed to acting more
commercially and trying to diversify our sources
of income. Of course this is easier said than
done, Council recognised that, particularly in
times of austerity, we cannot infinitely increase
membership subscription rates to fund everything
that we aspire to do.
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During the year we appointed a new President of
the Society, Baroness Judith Jolly (pictured above),
but her period of office was all too brief. She
was appointed to Government as a Whip in the
House of Lords in a reshuffle and was required
by the Ministerial Code to resign her position.
Happily she was able to sponsor the Awards
Lunch which took place once again in the House
of Lords. A new Society award to commemorate
our late President, Alf Morris, was awarded to
Alex Duncan in recognition of his remarkable
work with the homeless in Glasgow.
The Delegate Assembly (pictured above),
which was held in Newcastle last April, is
a vital part of our democratic process and
enables Council and the staff to understand
the issues that are important to members on
the ground. A call for better service standards
around such matters as telephone answering,
membership renewals and access to the
website featured highly at the Assembly,
and the staff have been working hard since
to bring about improvements.
The branch network continued to flourish,
providing invaluable CPD and peer support for
members in their local areas.
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Unfortunately the Annual General Meeting
was not quorate and had to be rearranged,
which was particularly disappointing for those
members who took the time to attend the
original meeting. Council thought long and hard
about what happened, and whether the AGM
should be rescheduled in future. It was suggested
that the AGM should be held at the conference
to guarantee better attendance, but as the
conference takes place in the autumn this would
cause a number of practical difficulties and impact
on our various statutory obligations. We will
therefore be looking at ways to make the 2014
AGM more interesting and attractive, and would
encourage as many of you as possible to attend.
Other significant developments during the year
included Parliamentary approval of independent
prescribing for podiatrists and physiotherapists,
agreement by the HCPC to annotate podiatric
surgeons on the register, and the publication
of the Francis Report. The latter engendered
much soul searching on the part of all health
professionals, regardless of whether they had any
involvement in the events in Mid-Staffordshire.
The Society’s own Professional Conduct process
has been reviewed to ensure that patient safety is
the paramount consideration.
As always we would like to thank everyone who
has contributed to the success of the Society
Analysis of
Membership
and the College: Council members, Trustees,
lay members on committees, branch officers,
union representatives, and the staff. We would
also like to acknowledge our colleagues in the
Allied Health Professions Federation, the trade
organisations and other partners – all of whom
recognise the value of podiatry and support us
in our work.
Alison Wishart
Chairman
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Members
9,275
9,416
9,399
9,605
9,762
9,775
9,399
Student Members
1,091
1,117
1,098
1,150
1,069
935
1,455
76
84
80
75
86
77
77
Footcare Assistants (FCAs)
and Orthotic Technicians (OTs)
UK Practising
8592
Joanna Brown
Chief Executive
FCA/OTs
77
Students
1445
UK Non Practising
183
Retired Members
271
Overseas
353
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Awards
Programme 2013
The Society had pleasure in presenting the following awards
at the House of Lords on the 24th of September 2013.
Long Service Award
Lesley Baker
Citation
Susan Emmett
Rosemary Gardner
Meritorious Award
Jeffrey Evans
Primrose Paget
Timothy Kilmartin
Honorary Fellowship
Elaine Jenkins
Natwar Padhiar
Honorary Vice President
The Alf Morris Award
Joy Binmore
Alexander Duncan
Louisa Papanicola
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Cathy Lennox
Christopher
Swaffin-Smith
The
College of Podiatry
The College of Podiatry Annual Report 2013
The principal area of activity during 2013 has been the restructuring of the College. Figure 1. gives a
schematic representation of the new structure which was implemented on 1 January 2014.
Figure 1. The College of Podiatry – New Structure
Key Principles:
1) No functions from Camden Accord are lost
2) Functional split between Society and College
3) No duplication
4) Sense of collegiality to permeate all activity
Board of College Trustees
Society
Advisory
Directorates of: Private &
Independent Practice
Public Sector Management
Podiatric Medicine
Podiatric Surgery
Undergraduate Education
College of Podiatry Academic Board
Practice & Education Committee
Expert Committees/Groups
QAC – Medicines & Medical Devices – Research & Development – Professional Practice
(jointly with Society) – CHoPM – Admissions – Special Interest Groups – Science Council
Group – Information & Community Relations – HCPC Liaison – International Relations –
JFAR – PPLA – PEGs – Admission Tutors’ Forum – Boards of Examiners – Fellowship Panels
– Conference Committee – CPSA
As a registered charity, the College is governed
by the rules of the Charity Commission and, for
this reason, it is necessary that the business of
the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, is
separated from that of the College of Podiatry. In
a nutshell: those activities which are focused on
public benefit fall under the aegis of the College,
whereas those which primarily benefit members
are placed within the Society. The approach taken
was to ensure that The College of Podiatry evolved
from its predecessor The College of Podiatrists
without losing any of the functions of the previous
College. Michael Potter, Chair of the College of
Podiatry Academic Board (CoPAB), oversaw the
process involving the elected representatives of the
former Faculties, Chairs of the committees that
report to CoPAB, the Board of College Trustees,
and Council. A number of articles have appeared
in Podiatry Now on the subject, and two papers
on the development of the new structure may
be downloaded from the website: The College of
Podiatry: Questions and Answers, and The New
Structure of the College of Podiatry. In January
2013, employment of the Education Team was
transferred to the College of Podiatry.
Each of the College’s Directorates (previously
called Faculties) will reflect the professional
identity of groups within the Society. Hence,
those podiatrists who work in the private sector
will be part of the Directorate of Private and
Independent Practice, whereas NHS managers
will be part of the Directorate of Public Sector
Management. Each Directorate will have a
Committee and during 2014 further details will be
published in Podiatry Now concerning elections
and terms of reference for the Committees.
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Fellowship Awards at 2013 College of Podiatry Conference
Fellowship of the College of Podiatry
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (JFAR)
Examinations in Podiatric Surgery
During 2013 the following members were
elected to Fellowship of the College of Podiatry in
Podiatric Medicine (FCPodMed): Emma Cowley,
Dr Julia Shaw, and Dr Michelle Spruce. The
following members were elected to Fellowship
of the College of Podiatry in Podiatric Surgery:
Matthew Cichero, Ewan Kannegieter, Mark
Thurman, and Christopher Withey.
In October the College was advised that the
impact factor of the JFAR had risen to 1.47.
This is a major achievement for so new a journal
and it demonstrates how influential the articles
published in the JFAR are, measured by the
number of citations they receive in other research
outlets. Please see page 16 for a more detailed
report.
New regulations were published for Part 1:
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, and Part 2:
Surgical Practice and Professionalism. Part 1
examinations took place in May for which there
were seven candidates of whom four were
successful; and in November, for which there
were eight candidates of whom three were
successful.
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Programme Accreditation
Podiatry and School Science (PASS)
Successful accreditation visits were undertaken
to New College Durham: BSc(Hons) Podiatry,
and to the University of Brighton: MSc Principles
of Podiatric Surgery. The Brighton accreditation
was unconditional.
Some 40 lessons have been delivered at schools
throughout the UK and today’s school pupils
have a good opportunity not only to learn that
podiatry is an evidence-based, scientific discipline,
but also to understand the contribution podiatry
makes to the nation’s health and wellbeing.
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
The HCPC has convened a stakeholders’ group
charged with producing standards of proficiency
for podiatrists practising podiatric surgery
(the term used by the HCPC), and standards
of education and training. Representing
the College were David Tollafield, James
Pickard, and the Director of Education. Other
representatives included two each from the
British Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, and
NHS Education Scotland, and representatives
from the GMC, British Orthopaedic Association,
and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
The group met in May and July and, as yet,
there is no firm date for the annotation of the
HCPC Register to open.
Centre for the History
Independent Prescribing for Podiatrists
Assistant Practitioner Training Manual
The HCPC has begun to consider applications
from those institutions wishing to offer
programmes of training and it is anticipated
that the first of these will commence in
January 2014. The HCPC Register of Approved
Programmes will give the most up-to-date
information on the topic.
The new manual was completed and
implemented during 2014. Its purpose is to
underpin theory alongside practical training.
These skills are acquired under the supervision of
an HCPC-registered podiatrist. The manual will be
updated on a regular basis and early indications
are that it has been well received.
of Podiatric Medicine
College of Podiatry Conference
The Annual Conference held in Liverpool was
the first under the College banner and our
most successful conference. (please see page
12 for a full report) Sue Hardiman, our archivist,
organized an exhibition, Women and Podiatry,
from the material held in the Centre for the
History of Podiatric Medicine, which proved of
interest to all attending.
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Employment
Relations
2013 saw the Employment Relations department
deal successfully with a variety of challenges, a
number of exciting events and a tough work
schedule for our Union Representatives, Health
& Safety Representatives, Union Learning
Representatives, Officers and staff.
The demand from members for services increased
in all areas of Employment Relations activity,
including:
• Our Professional & Private Practice Officer
running new courses for members such as
Record Keeping and updating the members
content on the website.
• Our Employment Relations Officers (ERO’s)
and staff at Fellmongers have dealt with a
myriad of Disciplinary, Grievance, Bullying &
Harassment cases and with service redesigns
that threaten member’s jobs and professional
standing. ERO’s also represented the Society
at national and local government level and
internationally through our affiliation to the
European Public Sector Unions (EPSU).
• Our Delegate
Assembly Coordinator
putting on the first
of the new format
biennial Assemblies
that attracted over
70 delegates,
international guests
and the new TUC General Secretary, Frances
O’Grady as the key note speaker.
The entire ER team rose to the challenges set
for them and demonstrated a high level of
commitment and positive attitude towards our
members issues.
NHS Staff Side & Social Partnership Forums
– Nationally, Regionally and Locally
• Our Union Learning Team developing
and delivering new training streams for
members with a particular focus on Assistant
Practitioners, as well as securing funding for
the second year (2013/14) of the project.
Delivering on Functional Skills, Clinical
Training and developing online training for
representatives and members.
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The National Staff Side remains the top
negotiating and bargaining structure within
the UK. The Society has had representation for
the first time in many years at all National Staff
Sides that took place in England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland. The challenging
economic environment that has been ever
present within the UK since the 2008 Banking
crisis has severely affected all our members both
NHS & Private alike.
Early in 2013 the Society held a ballot of all
NHS members in England on a major change
to some sections of the Agenda for Change
Contract (AfC). This involved reducing sick
pay, changing how members progress up the
AfC pay spine, removing the Preceptorship
arrangements and additional payments in the
first year of employment, changing the senior
management/senior clinician top of Band
arrangements and introducing a system for
fair reorganisations within the NHS.
Society members voted in the ballot to reject
the agreement. The Director of Employment
Relations and the Chair of the Employment
Relations committees voted at National Staff
Side accordingly. However, the deal was
accepted as the majority of NHS Unions within
Staff Side accepted the deal. These changes
were implemented on 1st April 2013 for our
members working in England.
A similar set of proposals were tabled in Wales
which will be finalised in early 2014. Scotland
and Northern Ireland have not brought forward
any proposals.
Regionally and locally our Employment
Relation Officers continue to attend NHS
Social Partnership Forums, local NHS
Trusts, Community Interest Companies and
other employers Staff Sides with the aim
of maintaining the Society’s voice. This is
becoming increasingly important as many
more of our members are now employed by
other organizations rather than directly by
the NHS itself.
Trades Union Congress (TUC)
We continue to be well represented at all TUC
organisations in England, Scotland, Wales &
Northern Ireland. Joanna Brown, Society Chief
Executive was again elected on to the TUC
General council. The Society had a full delegation
to the TUC Congress in Bournemouth in early
September where our two motions on the Union
Learning Fund and Foot Health of the Nation were
adopted. For the first time the Society organised a
conference stand where advice was given to TUC
delegates on foot health and delegates were able
to have a basic Gait Analysis undertaken. The
Bournemouth Branch kindly provided volunteers
to staff the stand and provide advice.
A sizable number of members turned out on 29th
September to support a very large TUC rally in
Manchester where one of our long serving Union
Rep, Peter Walker was asked to address the crowd
on his experiences of working in the NHS.
Private Practice
Professional Practice
The Committee of Private Practice continues to
champion the interests of our Private Practice
membership and has provided a Private Practice
representative to sit on the newly formed
England Forum. We also delivered a Business
Skills course for Private Practitioners aimed at
helping our members develop and improve their
practice, which received very positive feedback.
Throughout 2013 the Professional Practice
Committee assisted members with professional
queries, and provided advice and assistance to as
many members as possible. Part of the work in
2013 has been to revise all but two of the Clinical
Guidelines in Standards for Clinical Podiatric
Practice and created two new chapters, these
were launched in the autumn and are located on
the Society Website.
The Committee was instrumental in developing
our professional relationship with DBG (formerly
Dental Buying Group). This is an arrangement
aimed at our private practitioner members who
receive a substantial reduction in costs to join
DBG and enjoy reduced rates for many services
used in private practice.
We inspected double the
number of Practices applying
for Accredited Practice
status, as a response to
members requests.
The Committee designed a one day training
course on Record Keeping as this is an important
element of practice that is often neglected. As
a result a brand new Record Keeping course in
association with Thompsons Solicitors was run
on three occasions in 2013 with more planned
for 2014.
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The Committee has also undertaken a survey
of private practitioners on Private Practice Fees
nationally in order to enhance the data available
in private practice.
We also ran several sessions aimed at Private
Practitioners at the Liverpool Conference which
were well received.
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The National Social Partnership forum was
attended by Society representatives where issues
such as the NHS Constitution, Whistle Blowing,
Health Education and many others were discussed.
Moving forward the work of the Professional
Practice committee sits within both the College
of Podiatry and The Society of Chiropodists and
Podiatrists as the work undertaken falls within
both areas. Therefore the committee during
2014 will devise how best to deliver both strands
of activity.
After each of meeting throughout 2013 the
Professional Practice Committee provided articles
and feedback through Podiatry Now and the
Website in order to keep members informed of
its activity.
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Marketing and
Communications
Branches
The branch network of forty eight branches
continues to provide valuable support to
members at local level. If you are not a member
of a branch, the Society recommends that you
join your local branch as you will be missing
out on valuable local podiatry information and
training. Please see your profile on the Society
website for your nearest branch:
www.feetforlife.org.
Events
College of Podiatry
Conference 2013
Coming under the umbrella of the College
of Podiatry for the first time the 2013
Conference was held in Liverpool and
was the most well attended Society
Conference ever with over 1,300 delegates,
100 speakers and 80 Exhibitors.
Highlights included The “Bionic Vet” Dr Noel
Fitzpatrick, in the opening plenary, who gave
a fascinating and unique presentation on
prosthetic limb surgery for animals.
Professor Alon Wolf, Professor of Mechanical
Engineering and Director of the Biorobotics
and Biomechanics Lab (BRML) Technion at
the University & Institute of Technology,
discussed the use of robotic systems in the
clinic.
Annual Branch Officials Day held at Society
Headquarters
There were many other world-class lectures
delivered by podiatrists and friends, of
podiatry. A full report of the conference
was included in the February 2014 issue of
Podiatry Now.
The culmination of the social events was the
gala dinner at the magnificent St. Georges
hall in the heart of Liverpool. Entertainment
was from the Backbeat Beatles who gave a
“fab” performance.
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College of Podiatry Conference 2014
13–15 November Bournemouth
The conference committee is working hard with Special Interest Groups and
Directorates to produce an excellent line-up of keynote speakers, concurrent
sessions and workshops. Already confirmed are Dr Phil Hammond, GP,
Private Eye’s medical correspondent, and guest on Have I Got News For
You, Professor Chris Bunker, Consultant Dermatologist, University College
London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and President, British Association of
Dermatology and Dr David de Berker, Consultant Dermatologist, Bristol
Royal Infirmary.
The programme will offer an unprecedented line-up of renowned keynote
speakers, specialist concurrent sessions, and hands-on workshops designed
to meet the training and learning needs of anyone and everyone working in
podiatry. In addition, many other leading experts in all specialisms of podiatry
will give delegates essential clinical skills, learning updates, new ideas and issues
for discussion and debate that can be taken back into the workplace and shared
with colleagues and other like-minded podiatry professionals.
To register or for further information visit www.scpconference.com
or call 020 3725 5840.
Primary Care Conference, May 2013
A two-day podiatry/chiropody programme track at the Primary Care Conference
helped to achieve the Society’s key objective to promote the benefits of
podiatry to healthcare professionals. Over 5,000 GPs, physiotherapists,
midwives and school health nurses attended the event, along with hundreds of
podiatrists. Podiatry proved to be a popular track with well-received speakers.
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Campaigns
Media coverage
For 2013 the Society and College had 435 articles in the media promoting Podiatry to the
General Public. The total estimated circulation of all the PR channels was nearly three quarters
of a billion people world wide!
Circulation
MEDIA TYPE
TOTAL NUMBER
OF ARTICLES
Consumer
14
2,011,992
0.28%
Nationals
219
155,918,921
21.48%
Regionals
42
644,901
0.08%
Trade
16
447,337
0.06%
135
566,788,753
78.10%
Web & Wires
TOTAL
CIRCULATION
PERCENTAGE
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Web & Wires
78.10%
Consumer
0.28%
Nationals
21.48%
Trade
0.06%
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Regionals
0.08%
Feet for Life Month June 2013 –
Embarrassing Feet
Podiatrists are well aware that many people
are painfully embarrassed by their feet. So,
as part of the annual Feet for Life month in
June, the campaign focused on encouraging
people to become more foot aware and not be
embarrassed about seeking help for their feet
when needed. Many podiatrists taking part in
the campaign found it beneficial as it:
• Could make a difference to their patients’
health and wellbeing.
• Raise the profile of their service and attract
new patients.
• Helped them network with other professionals
and demonstrate the value of their service.
Members were encouraged to get involved
by trying any or all of five easy and low costs
marketing ideas:
1.Use your walls and waiting room area – while
patients are in your waiting room, they are a
captive audience for reading material, such
as the embarrassing feet postcard, leaflets,
videos, posters, or an electronic presentation.
2.Invite patients to bring a friend or relative,
offer incentives to patients to promote your
clinic to friends and family.
3.Special patient pricing and offers during Feet
for Life Month – write to patients, especially
those who haven’t visited you for a while, and
consider offering special pricing or a package
of services.
4.Reach out – in addition to existing patients,
reach out to GPs and other sources of
referrals, or health-related businesses such as
sports clubs.
5.Stay connected with other podiatrists and
health professionals – other podiatrists or
health professionals may not be aware of your
evolving specialisms and services, so keep
them informed of what you do.
Product Endorsement Programme
The big news for 2013 was the announcement that The College of Podiatry was partnering
with Marks and Spencer. The College of Podiatry brand endorsement logo will be added to a
number of M&S footwear ranges in M&S stores starting from December 2013. The three-year
partnership aims to raise awareness of the importance of foot health and its crucial role in
maintaining an active, healthy life.
Already available in-stores, and proving very popular with customers, is the College of
Podiatry approved Insolia® orthotic that is now incorporated into all ladies footwear
(excluding footglove). InsoliaHeel® which decreases forefoot pressure, redistributing weight
and improving ankle stability and InsoliaFlex® which improves walking efficiency and aids
comfort is designed by American podiatrist Dr Howard Dananberg.
We are very excited to be working with M&S, as it enables
us to champion podiatry and its role in improving the foot
health of the nation. Equally, M&S are passionate about
foot health and the expertise that podiatrists bring to
health and wellbeing. As part of our partnership we
will be looking at all areas of footwear and working
in partnership on key projects in the future.
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PodiatryNow
The Society
of Chiropodists
Podiatry Now
and Podiatris
ts
SPECIAL ISSUE
Diabetes and
Management of
the Diabetic Fo
ot
Volume 16 Num
ber 10 October
2013
Podiatry Now is a main
communication link between
the Society and its members.
It offers up-to-date news
on the podiatry profession,
health issues, clinical peer
review articles, features,
reports, trade union and
membership issues, plus
courses, CPD and jobs.
Society New
s: Interactive
lecture@College
News: People
of Podiatry Con
with diabetes
Also included are sections
ference
denied vital bloo
Students: Eve
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strips
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ent pages of
dedicated to certain
Podiatry Now
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sectors such as private
practice, students, and members,
and the letters section continues to encourage
debate and interaction.
ISSN 1460-731X
In 2013 Podiatry Now reintroduced CPD inserts on
a regular basis. These included two CPD articles on
marketing and another on peripheral neuropathy
and the foot. In addition, the October issue was a
special issue devoted to diabetes and management
of the diabetic foot, which was well received.
Our advertising company, Redactive, continued
to manage Podiatry Now advertising, which has
been progressing well.
Back articles from Podiatry Now are available on
the Members’ website.
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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (JFAR)
www.jfootankleres.com
The JFAR is the joint journal of the Society of
Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the Australasian
Podiatry Council. It is an online open-access,
peer-review journal. Submissions are encouraged
from Society members.
By November 2013, a total of 377 papers had
been submitted, of which 186 were published.
In June, JFAR received an updated impact factor
of now 1.47, which places JFAR as the second
highest ranked foot and ankle journal.
IMPACT
FACTOR
1.47
Society Website
Throughout 2013 the Society made a number of enhancements to
the website these included:
• A new, personalised page called My Account where members are
able to update in real time their profiles and practice details; record
their CPD achievements and update their workplace records
• A simplified registration process to help members access the
website easier and faster
• The transformation of the monthly newswire bulletin into
an email marketing campaign tool which delivers the latest
Society and podiatry news in a more user friendly format
and which generates extra income from sponsorship, and
advertising
• Further improvements to the layout and structure of the
website. A new responsive design and navigation system
now provides full browsing on tablets and mobiles.
• The network of Society Branches were given their
own section on the website which can be fully edited
by Branches. The majority of the branches have
nominated a Branch web Author and training started
in the spring of 2014.
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Political
Activities
Northern Ireland
One of the political highlights for the Society in Northern
Ireland was the keynote speech by the Health Minister Edwin
Poots to the Northern Ireland Branch Conference on 26 April
2013. Scrutiny of his speech demonstrated his awareness
and support for the profession – and his commitment to
progressing podiatry developments such as taking forward his
plans for a regional podiatric service in Northern Ireland and
the implementation of independent prescribing by podiatrists.
AHP Strategy continues
across Northern Ireland;
establishing strong links and
improving relationships with the
Department, AHP Lead Officer,
other AHP professions and the AHP
Forum formed an important part of SCP’s
activities in 2013.
The main policy driver continues to be ‘Transforming Your
Care’ – the biggest shake up in health service delivery in NI
in two decades, but with it comes birthing pains, teething
problems and some difficult decisions – such as closure of
some statutory nursing homes. The implementation of the
Health service finances remain squeezed.
Resources are tight but podiatry fares well and the
profession is buoyant. The long term outlook is a
positive one, as the profile of podiatry and podiatrists
continues to rise within the political spectrum.
Wales
In Wales political influencing has focussed around the National
Assembly for Wales and building on existing relationships
to influence and inform Assembly Members. This has been
problematic with reshuffles just as constructive dialogue
with Ministers and Chairs of Committees move on to other
portfolios leaving new relationships to be built. This year
this has focused on meeting political groups during the
progression of the Social Care & Wellbeing Bill through the
Legislative process. Portions of this work was undertaken
with colleagues in other relevant AHPs. It has been a year of
collaborative projects. In June Professor Sir Mansel Aylward,
Chair of Public Health Wales, helped the therapy professions
launch the AHP Advisory Fitness for Work Report at a
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meeting of the Wales Therapy Advisory Committee (WTAC).
It was launched at WTAC with the focus on delivery and
performance. In advance of the launch, with counterparts in
the College of Occupational Therapists and Chartered Society
of Physiotherapists, a presentation was made to the Directors
of Therapies of the Welsh Health Boards.
To improve our political influencing capabilities seven AHP
bodies came together to hold a training day entitled “Political
influencing and its impact on practice” The feedback from
the day was positive with many of the delegates feeling
empowered to champion their cause. Both of these events
received good coverage in the Welsh Press.
Scotland
2013 was another busy year of influencing the political agenda of Scotland
on behalf of the Society. All party focussed briefings resulted in informed
debates in Parliament in particular the IHSC Parliamentary debate. Also in
Parliamentary business the opposition health spokesperson tabled a series
of Parliamentary questions following an update of the latest “putting feet
first” information.
a key piece of legislation regarding this, the Public Bodies (Joint Working)
(Scotland Bill), currently going through Parliament. An individual response
to the original consultation was submitted, pre legislation, with the Society
working in collaboration with AHP colleagues stressing the key role AHPs
have to play. This approach has borne fruit with a representative from the
AHPFS being asked to give verbal evidence to the Health Committee.
Society specific campaigning focussed on the podiatry patient pathway
leaflet. The leaflet was widely distributed at the Labour annual conference
and launched at the SNP conference. Also at that conference a fringe
meeting was held, showcasing some of the wide-ranging benefits
of podiatry, based on the leaflet. The fringe meeting attracted a
mix of delegates, a number of whom were Councillors. With local
government playing an important part in the integration agenda it is
important to reach this audience as well as MSP’s.
Earlier in the year the Society held a busy and successful one day
conference. It was opened by Shona Robison MSP, who was the local MSP
and the Minister for the Commonwealth Games and Sport. Preparations
were undertaken to use this opportunity to promote healthy feet and be
involved with medical/health provision at the games.
The integration agenda referred to above, between Health
and Social Care has been a prominent political issue, with
In the Autumn the Society collaborated with AHP policy officers to help
organise a dinner at which representatives of the AHP professional bodies
and patients met with MSP’s with an opportunity to discuss the importance
of the AHP contribution.
England
2013 was the year that the Health & Social Care Act
came into force in England; it brought with
it the most wide-ranging reforms to the
NHS since its foundation in 1948.
Submissions from the Society were
sent to the Health Select Committee
Inquiry on: long term conditions,
Labour Party’s Oldham Commission to
examine how health and social care can
be integrated through ‘whole person
care’; NHS England’s Refreshing the
NHS Mandate to NHS England 201415; and a joint submission by AHPF to the
King’s Fund Commission on the Future of
Health and Social Care.
The Society met with NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Obesity
and Diabetes on how best to influence Government policy with respect to
increasing the number of Multidisciplinary Footcare teams within secondary
care. The Society also met with the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
for Quality along with representatives from Health Education England and
NHS England to discuss:
• The need for greater recognition by commissioners of the key role of
podiatry in a range of long term conditions affecting the elderly
• The need for wider adoption of best practice by commissioners to
improve clinical outcomes
• The concern that podiatry jobs within the NHS and commissioned
student places being reduced.
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Resource
Management
During 2013:
• We changed the procedures and processes
for answering calls. As a result the percentage
of calls answered across the society increased
to 82% in December compared to 63% in
August.
• We began the process of selling the Society’s
offices. A short term relaxation of planning
regulations had given us an opportunity to sell
Fellmongers Path for residential development
significantly increasing its market value.
• Following the improvements in the website,
members are now able to pay their fees online.
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Secretariat
spring 2014
If you have a query regarding the Society or the podiatry profession in general please contact a member of the Society’s staff:
Chief Executive’s Office
Chief Executive
Joanna Brown
jb@scpod.org
0845 450 3730
Assistant Company Secretary
Helena Basarab-Horwath
hb@scpod.org
0845 450 3735
Assistant to the Chief Executives Office and Employment Relations Department
Natahsa Smith
ns@scpod.org
0845 450 3733
Policy Officer England
Lawrence Ambrose
la@scpod.org
020 7234 8643
Policy Officer Northern Ireland
Julie Williams-Nash
jwn@scpod.org
07787 421 337
Policy Officer Scotland
Karen Utting
ku@scpod.org
0131 226 3660
Policy Officer Wales
Richard Clark
rc@scpod.org
07584 246 027
Director of Education and Development
Dr Wilfred Foxe
wf@scpod.org
0845 450 3728
Undergraduate Education Officer
Alison Hart
ah@scpod.org
0845 450 3729
CPD Officer
Debra Barlatt-Browne
db@scpod.org
020 7234 8636
Postgraduate Education Officer
Kim Bryan
ka@scpod.org
0845 450 3727
Education Assistant
Sally Lock
sl@scpod.org
0845 450 3751
Director of Employment Relations and Business Services
Brian Harris
bh@scpod.org
07733 111 692
Employment Relations Officer Northern England and Northern Ireland
Arthur Richardson
ar@scpod.org
07768 552 462
Employment Relations Officer for Scotland
Graham Pirie
gp@scpod.org
07825 839 336
Employment Relations Officer London and the South
Katie Collins
kc@scpod.org
07768 552 463
Professional and Private Practice Officer
Sharon Gray
sg@scpod.org
0845 450 3752
Delegate Assembly Coordinator
Jilly Frisch
jf@scpod.org
020 7234 8632
Employment Relations and Business Services Administrator
Maureen Jonas
mj@scpod.org
0845 450 3731
Assistant to the Employment Relations Department and Chief Executives Office
Natasha Smith
ns@scpod.org
0845 450 3733
Union Learning Fund Project Manager
Elizabeth Salem
liz@scpod.org
07827 838 701
Union Learning Fund Project Worker
Karen Reed
karen@scpod.org
07909 117 743
Union Learning Fund Project Worker
Leah Maltby
leah@scpod.org
07827 838 699
Project Worker/Administrator
Anna Lunato
anna@scpod.org
07827 838 700
Education and Development
Employment Relations and Business Services
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Finance and Administration
Director of Finance and Operations
Andrew Forrester
af@scpod.org
0845 450 3723
Financial Controller
Layo Caulcrick
la@scpod.org
020 7234 8653
Membership Officer & IT Coordinator
Elaine Garnett
eg@scpod.org
0845 450 3741
Membership & Finance Officer
Tamsyn Hutchings
th@scpod.org
0845 450 3722
Office Facilitator
Lisa Thomas
lt@scpod.org
0845 450 3726
Reception & Security
Darren Tredgett
reception@scpod.org
0845 450 3720
Director of Marketing and Communications
Position vacant
np@scpod.org
0845 450 3724
Communications Officer
Adam Thomas
at@scpod.org
0845 450 3737
Web Coordinator
Mariangela Federico
mf@scpod.org
020 7234 8625
Editor
Clare Richards
cr@scpod.org
0845 450 3738
Marketing & Communications Assistant
Tina Davies
td@scpod.org
0845 450 3739
Marketing and Communications
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Committee
Attendance list 2013
KEY
Council
3
AL
E
N/A
P
S
SB
W
T
X
1
2
3
4
5
*
Attended
Annual Leave
Email discussion in lieu of meeting
Not yet joined or left Council/Committee
Personal
Sickness
Absent on Society business
Work commitments
Unable to attend travel disruption
Unable to attend no reason given
Delegate Assembly member
Co-optee
Observer
Lay Member
Externally Appointed Trustee
Representing the Society as “One Member”
1*
Delegate Assembly Member 2012-2013, subsequently elected to
Council 2013-2014
Awards Committee
Member
Stuart Baird
Deborah Delves
David Dunning
Matthew Fitzpatrick
Peter Graham
Jimmy James4
Janet McInnes
Michael Potter
Neil Simmonite
Alison Wishart
11 Oct
W
3
W
W
3
3
3
3
W
3
Member
Robin Back1*
Stuart Baird
Alan Borthwick
Pippa Bryans
Allister Campbell1*
Kevin Cole
Deborah Delves
George Dunn
David Dunning
Matthew Fitzpatrick
Gary Gibson
Peter Graham
Richard Handford
Dominic Hardiman
Graham Howell
Conrad Jones
Lorraine Jones
Janet McInnes
Diane Nicholl
Michael O’Neill
Michael Potter
David Rarity
Paul Savage
Neil Simmonite
Anne Stephens
Emma Supple
Michael Townson
Alison Wishart
Catherine Yates1
22 Mar
3
3
3
W
3
3
3
N/A
3
3
3
3
W
3
3
3
S
3
N/A
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
N/A
5 Jul
3
3
3
3
3
P
3
3
3
AL
3
3
N/A
N/A
3
N/A
3
3
X
3
AL
N/A
3
AL
3
3
3
3
3
4 Oct
3
W
3
P
3
√
3
3
W
3
P
3
N/A
N/A
3
N/A
P
3
3
SB
3
N/A
3
3
3
P
3
3
SB
6 Dec
3
3
3
S
3
T
3
3
3
3
AL
3
N/A
N/A
3
N/A
AL
3
3
3
3
N/A
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Benevolent Fund
College of Podiatry Academic Board (CoPAB)
Member
Stuart Baird
Peter Bennett
Deborah Delves
Gwendoline French
Peter Graham
Christopher Hunt
8 Mar
W
3
N/A
3
3
3
17 May
3
3
N/A
P
3
W
22 Nov
W
3
3
P
3
3
The Board of Trustees of The College of Podiatry
Member
Stuart Baird
Alan Borthwick
Deborah Delves
David Dunning
Richard Handford
Graham Howell
Mary Lovegrove5
Jeremy Marsh5
Janet McInnes
Michael O’Neill
Michael Potter
Neil Williams5
Alison Wishart
1 Mar
3
W
3
3
W
N/A
3
3
P
W
3
3
AL
14 Jun
3
3
3
X
W
N/A
W
3
AL
X
3
3
3
Feb
P
N/A
P
3
3
3
P
W
Mar
3
N/A
P
3
AL
3
3
3
8 Nov
3
3
3
3
N/A
3
W
3
AL
AL
3
3
3
Member
Michael Potter
Professor Stuart Baird
Alison Barlow
Dr Alan Borthwick
Dr Ivan Bristow
Matthew Fitzpatrick
Dr Ralph Goldstein
Graham Howell
Professor Anthony Redmond
Dr Valerie Shrimplin
David Tollafield
Michael Townson
Glynn Wallen
Jeremy Walker
Alison Wishart
Dr Allan Wood
1 Mar
3
3
W
W
3
3
3
N/A
3
3
3
3
N/A
N/A
W
3
14 Jun
3
3
3
3
W
3
3
3
W
3
3
W
N/A
3
3
3
Sep
3
W
P
3
W
3
3
3
Oct
3
W
P
W
3
3
3
3
6 Nov
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
N/A
3
W
Editorial Committee
Member
David Ashcroft
Alan Borthwick
Gwen French
Linda Harris
Gary Gibson
Peter Graham
Louisa Papanicola
Mike Potter
Jan
3
N/A
P
3
AL
3
P
W
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Apr
3
N/A
P
3
3
3
3
3
May
P
N/A
P
3
3
3
3
3
Jun
P
N/A
P
AL
3
3
3
3
Jul
3
3
P
W
3
3
P
3
Aug
P
AL
3
3
AL
3
P
AL
Dec
3
3
3
3
W
3
3
3
Employment Relations Committee
Member
Pippa Bryans
Robin Banerjee
John Callaghan
Allister Campbell
Geroge Dunn
Frank Gallagher
Dominic Hardiman
Dorothy McErlean 1
Emma Supple
Paul Harrison
Faculty of Podiatric Medicine & General Practice
15 Jan
3
3
3
N/A
3
3
3
3
W
W
4 Jun
3
3
3
N/A
N/A
P
3
3
P
W
22 Oct
3
3
3
3
3
3
N/A
3
W
W
22 Jan
E
E
E
E
N/A
E
N/A
E
E
E
E
7 May
W
W
3
3
N/A
W
N/A
3
3
3
3
17 Sep
3
N/A
N/A
3
3
W
3
3
3
3
3
Faculty of Management
Member
Simon Bamford
Sue Dayananda
Dominic Hardiman
Robin Hull
Denise Kilough
Neil Simmonite
Anne Stephens
Mike Townson
Belinda Stockton
David Wylie
Jeremy Walker
Member
Robin Back
Peter Bennett
Alan Borthwick
Ivan Bristow (Dean)
Gordon Burrow
Alex Catto
Paul Chadwick
Emma Cowley
Robert Field
Matthew Fitzpatrick (Vice Dean)
Jane Greenwood
Christopher Hunt
Frank Jackson
Simon Jones
Tariq Khan
Julian Livingstone
Jane McAdam
Joanne McCardle
18 Jan
Meeting
Cancelled
10 May
3
P
3
3
3
X
3
3
P
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
27 Sept
3
P
3
3
3
W
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
X
3
3
3
3
22 May
N/A
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
AL
3
3
18 Oct
3
3
3
3
S
W
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Faculty of Podiatric Surgery
Member
Mr. Ian Beech
Stephen Finney
Claire Freeman
Michal Graham
Graham Howell
Haydn Kelly
Steve Kriss
Jason Nandlal
Julian Pavier
Jim Pickard
Ian Reilly
David Tollafield
Ben Yates
5 Feb
N/A
3
3
P
3
3
3
3
W
W
3
3
3
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Faculty of Undergraduate Education
Member
Stuart Baird
Alison Barlow
Steve Avil
Beverly Durrant
Nichola McLanrnon
Maria Young
Allan Wood
Janet McInnes
Simon Gill
Christopher Hunt
Penny Renwick2
Cathi Smith
Matt Collinson
Medicines Committee
Jan
W
3
W
W
3
W
3
3
3
3
W
N/A
N/A
May
3
3
3
W
3
N/A
W
3
W
3
W
3
N/A
Oct
3
3
W
3
3
N/A
3
N/A
X
3
W
W
3
17 Sept
W
3
3
3
N/A
N/A
3
3
3
AL
26 Nov
3
3
3
3
N/A
N/A
3
3
3
1
Finance and Establishment Committee
Member
Robin Back
Stuart Baird
Debbie Delves
Peter Graham
Hilary Holmes
Conrad Jones
Janet McInnes
Mike Potter
Alison Wishart
Tony Hibbert
5 Mar
N/A
3
N/A
3
1
AL
3
3
3
N/A
18 Jun
N/A
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
P
International Committee
Member
Alison Wishart (Chair)
Stuart Baird (Immediate Past Chair)
David Dunning
Neil Simmonite
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25 Sept
3
3
W
W
Member
Dr Alan Borthwick
Matthew Fitzpatrick
Conrad Jones
Jim Pickard
Dr Wilfred Foxe
Dr Jean Mooney
Kevin Cole
Kerry Clarke
18 May
3
3
3
W
3
W
3
N/A
23 Oct
3
3
3
3
3
W
W
N/A
6 Feb
3
3
P
3
N/A
3
3
N/A
5 Jun
3
3
3
3
N/A
W
3
N/A
9 Oct
N/A
3
N/A
3
3
3
3
3
23 Feb
P
3
3
N/A
3
N/A
3
N/A
3
3
3
P
3
8 Jun
3
3
N/A
3
W
N/A
3
N/A
3
3
3
3
3
2 Nov
3
P
N/A
3
3
P
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Professional Conduct Committee
Member
Pippa Bryans
Deborah Delves
Vickie Isaac4
Michael O’Neill
Stephen Ross4
Neil Simmonite
Anne Stephens
Michael Townson
Private Practice Committee
Member
Robin Back
Claire Bateson-Cooper
Mary Candeland1
Anita Celestine1
Kevin Cole
David Hallowell
Christopher Hunt
Tom Kelly
Anne McLean
Elaine McLoughlin
Anne Stephens
David Thomas
Allan Wood
Professional Practice Committee
Member
Allister Campbell
David Dunning
George Dunn
Rodney Fawkes1
Caryn Gary1
Richard Handford
Graham Howell
David Rarity
Paul Savage
Mike Townson
14 Feb
N/A
3
N/A
3
3
3
W
3
W
3
Selection Committee
23 May
N/A
3
N/A
3
P
N/A
3
P
3
P
10 Oct
3
3
3
N/A
P
N/A
3
N/A
3
3
Public Relations Committee
Member
Lorraine Jones
David Rarity
Richard Handford
Matthew Fitzpatrick
Mike O’Neil
Feb
3
3
3
W
W
June
3
3
3
W
3
Nov
W
N/A
3
3
W
14 May
3
3
3
3
W
W
W
3
W
3
3
W
3
3
15 Oct
3
W
3
3
3
W
W
W
3
W
3
W
W
W
Research and Development Committee
Members
Robert Ashford
Michael Backhouse
Chris Boden
Cathy Bowen
Bev Durrant
Matthew Fitzpatrick
Farina Hashmi
Nichola Mclarnon
Stewart Morrison
Lee Murphy
Anthony Redmond
Kate Springett
Wesley Vernon
Jeremy Walker
29 Jan
3
3
3
W
3
3
3
3
W
W
3
3
3
3
Member
Stuart Baird
Deborah Delves
Peter Graham
Janet McInnes
Michael O’Neill
Michael Potter
Anne Stephens
Alison Wishart
8 May
3
3
3
3
W
3
3
3
Standing Orders and Scrutiny Committee
Member
Robin Back
Alistair Campbell
Debbie Delves
Sheila Jennings-Brown
Lorraine Jones
Helen Keough
Adrian Leach
Joanne Patterson
Neil Simmonite
David Dunning
Glyn Wallen
1 Feb
W
W
3
N/A
W
W
N/A
3
3
N/A
N/A
14-16 Apr
2
3
3
N/A
3
W
N/A
3
3
N/A
N/A
6 Jun
2
N/A
W
3
3
N/A
3
3
3
N/A
2
15 Nov
2
N/A
N/A
3
N/A
N/A
3
W
3
W
2
Strategic Planning and Implementation Board
Member
Stuart Baird
Deborah Delves
David Dunning
Richard Evans4
Matthew Fitzpatrick
Michael O’Neill
Michael Potter
Neil Simmonite
Anne Stephens
Michael Townson
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The 2013 conference in Liverpool
was the largest event yet, with over
1,300 delegates and 80 exhibitors …
If you have never been to the Annual
Conference before, here’s some
reasons why you should:
O Gain 28 CPD points by attending the full three days
O Hear about the latest in clinical and practice developments
from renowned industry speakers
O Learn new skills that you can take back to the workplace
O Visit the largest trade exhibition in Europe
O Meet, network and exchange ideas with over 1,300 like-minded
podiatry professionals
O Showcase your research by presenting a poster presentation over 1,000 delegates viewed
posters at the 2013 Conference
O Benefit from excellent networking opportunities at social events
O Low registration fees and discounts for group bookings
Feedback from Liverpool 2013 shows that:
O 87% of delegates rate the conference as value for money
O 91% of delegates are thinking of attending this year’s conference
O 97% of delegates rated our first keynote
speaker Dr Noel Fitzpatrick as either excellent
or very good.
Programme update
The conference committee have worked hard with Special
Interest Groups and Directorates to produce an excellent line
up of keynote speakers, concurrent sessions and workshops.
Confirmed speakers include Dr Phil Hammond, GP, Writer and
Broadcaster, Professor Keith Rome, Professor of Podiatry, AUT
University, New Zealand, Professor Chris Bunker, Consultant
Dermatologist, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation
Trust and President, British Association of Dermatology, Dr David
de Berker, Consultant Dermatologist, Bristol Royal Infirmary,
Professor Mark Nixon, Professor of Computer Vision, University
of Southampton, Dr Michael Turner, Chief Medical Advisor, Lawn
Tennis Association, Dr David Coppini, Consultant Diabetologist,
Poole Hospital and Dr Tony Berendt, Deputy Medical Director,
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford; and Consultant in
Infectious Diseases, Bone Infection Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic
Centre, OUH, Oxford
For further information visit
www.scpconference.com, call +44(0)20 3725 5840
or email scp@profileproductions.co.uk