Taking you behind the scenes of the Royal College of Podiatry's campaigns to recruit future podiatrists and raise public awareness of lower limb health.

Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most familiar presentations in podiatric practice. Occasionally, though, an ulcer is not all it seems. Michelle Reynolds explains the subtle signs that could indicate melanoma.

To mark South Asian Heritage Month, Hasina Aziz reflects on how her Indian heritage, South African upbringing and experiences as an internationally trained clinician have influenced her career in podiatry.

Rafael Nadal was one of the most successful tennis players of his generation. At age 19, however, his career was seriously threatened by chronic midfoot pain. He chose to play on, adopting a highly unconventional – and potentially controversial – approach to pain management.

Miski Sucule is a Band 6 podiatrist at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. She tells The New Podiatrist how enhanced practice helped her develop new skills, explore leadership and research and rediscover her enthusiasm for podiatry.

Enhanced practice gives podiatrists new opportunities for career development while helping services respond to growing demand and increasingly complex patient needs. But what does enhanced practice actually involve? And why is it becoming such an important part of the profession's future?