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Long reads, deep dives and considered argument — exploring the people, ideas and changes shaping the profession of podiatry.

Apr 28, 2026

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Selling or stepping back from a practice is one of the most complex points in a podiatrist’s career, and one many leave too late. This practical guide sets out what to consider, when to start and how to avoid common mistakes.

Apr 28, 2026

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After many years in print, The Podiatrist is evolving into a new, digital-first publication. Professional Editor Dr Chris Morriss-Roberts explains what is changing and what members can expect next.

Apr 28, 2026

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A major change in how self-employed clinicians report income is now under way. From April 2026, thousands of podiatrists must report tax digitally every quarter, yet awareness remains low.

A podiatry and product design collaboration in India shows how interdisciplinary working, systems thinking and urgency shape practice beyond the clinic.

Apr 28, 2026

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Painful feet have been observed, documented and treated for centuries. In this feature, Dr Thomas Collins explores how routine lower limb care was described in early modern England – and what these accounts reveal about the long and often invisible history of the profession.

Aug 21, 2025

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As the HCPC audit starts, we revisit what can count as CPD, how best to record it, how the process works and what registrants need to know.

Apr 28, 2026

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Selling or stepping back from a practice is one of the most complex points in a podiatrist’s career, and one many leave too late. This practical guide sets out what to consider, when to start and how to avoid common mistakes.

Apr 28, 2026

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After many years in print, The Podiatrist is evolving into a new, digital-first publication. Professional Editor Dr Chris Morriss-Roberts explains what is changing and what members can expect next.

Apr 28, 2026

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A major change in how self-employed clinicians report income is now under way. From April 2026, thousands of podiatrists must report tax digitally every quarter, yet awareness remains low.

A podiatry and product design collaboration in India shows how interdisciplinary working, systems thinking and urgency shape practice beyond the clinic.