A new children's book, Grandpa, where are your shoes?, will be published in the UK this August. Podiatrist and author Jonathan Brocklehurst tells The New Podiatrist about the inspiration behind the story, why he wrote it for children and what he hopes it will achieve.

Watch our video interviews with award winners, finalists and guests from this year's Royal College of Podiatry Awards as they reflect on their achievements, their profession and the impact of recognition from their colleagues.

Accredited advanced practitioner, NHS musculoskeletal lead, lecturer and private practitioner, Ben Lumley combines clinical practice, education and service development in a career that reflects the changing opportunities available within modern podiatry.

Hassan Isat trained in podiatry in South Africa, qualifying from Johannesburg University in 1999. He now works in private practice in Nottinghamshire as owner and lead podiatrist at West Bridgford Podiatry. Hassan is passionate about helping patients stay active and mobile, often reminding them that their feet are their foundation – and that they only get one pair for life.  

As attention turns to the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, we revisit the biomechanics of football boots with UEFA medical specialist Dr Katrine Okholm Kryger – exploring performance, injury risk and why women’s boots still lag behind.