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





