Podiatry Now back issues from December 2008:
Another great conference.(Editorial)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Each year, the SCP conference continues to break all previous records, and this year was no exception. October saw the largest and most successful SCP conference ever take place, with around 1300 delegates there to listen to 80 speakers, giving presentations covering all aspects of ...
Chief executive's office.(Fellmongers Footnotes)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TUC In September, senior West Midlands ASSR, Gary Gibson, and I acted as SCP delegates to the TUC Congress in Brighton. I am pleased to report that both of the Motions put forward by the SCP were carried. Gary spoke on foot health screening for children, whilst I spoke on a ...
Education.(Fellmongers Footnotes)(continuing professional development)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CPD Over the summer the CPD Officer worked with colleagues to develop a stronger system for mentoring members who are seeking to return to their practice after having spent time away. The HPC policy is to refer such individuals to their professional bodies advising ...
Marketing & Communications.(Fellmongers Footnotes)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Media activity analysis June-September 2008 <Pre> Total audience reached:80,905,637 PR Value 837,186 [pounds sterling] </Pre> This autumn has seen a number of stories for which journalists have sought the SCP's opinion. This is reflected in the high ...
Scotland.(Fellmongers Footnotes)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Decontamination of Instruments Following a ministerial announcement regarding extra money for dentists for the upgrade of facilities, and some related press activity, Janet, as Chair of Council has written to the Health Secretary requesting a meeting on this subject, and also ...
Finance & Administration.(Fellmongers Footnotes)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Branches On 22 September 2008, representatives of Regional and National Branch Committees and Council liaison officers, supported by the Chief Executive, Director of Finance and Administration and Communications Officer, met in Birmingham to discuss potential changes to the ...
Employment Relations.(Fellmongers Footnotes)
Dec 01, 2008 ... NHS Pay Members will be aware of the three-year deal and its re-opener clause, which can be triggered by the pay review body. Detailed work is now being carried out by the Incomes Data Service to produce a piece of research on public sector pay and the NHS. This will supplement ...
Council elections 2009.(Council and Faculty Elections 2009)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... An election to fill vacancies on the Council of The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists will be held prior to the Annual General Meeting in 2009. In accordance with the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 as amended, Council has appointed Electoral ...
College of podiatrists elections to faculty boards 2009.(Council and Faculty Elections 2009)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... An election to fill vacancies on the Faculty Boards of the College of Podiatrists will be held prior to the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Elections to appointments on the following Faculty Boards will take place in February 2009: ...
The Board of the faculty of podiatric medicine and general practice.(Council and Faculty Elections 2009)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The Board exists to advise the College Board of Governors and, through them, Council, on all matters relating to post-qualification education and clinical practice. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The advice includes policy and strategy relating to the development and ...
TUC launches safety reps charter.(Trades Union Congress)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... * The TUC has launched a new charter to enhance the role of safety representatives in the workplace. The Safety Representatives Charter makes the case for better communication with safety reps. It gives examples of how safety reps have made a real difference. Recent Government ...
Chiropody equipment (decontamination procedure).(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... * In a House of Commons written answer, the Secretary of State for Health was asked what guidance his Department has published on the decontamination procedure for nail clipping implements used for chiropody care in the NHS. The response from Ann Keen was that the Department had ...
Patients to self-refer for NHS treatment.(News)(National Health Service)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... More people should have the freedom to self-refer for services such as physiotherapy and podiatry, which will further empower patients and could cut waiting times, Health Secretary Alan Johnson has said. While some Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) already take on self-referrals, many do ...
HPC proposes fee increases for 2009.(News)(Health Professions Council)
Dec 01, 2008 ... * The Health Professions Council (HPC) has published its key decisions document following the consultation about its proposed fees increase for 2009. The HPC consulted for three months between April and July 2008 on proposals to raise the fees and asked registrants and ...
Use of vancomycin against 'superbugs'.(News)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Scientists from the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) at UCL are using a novel nanomechanical approach to investigate the workings of vancomycin, one of the few antibiotics that can be used to combat increasingly resistant infections such as MRSA. The researchers developed ...
New device promotes natural walk.(News)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... * A device has been newly created by Rush University Medical Centre to help stroke survivors and those suffering from neurological or muscular disorders to walk more naturally. The NESS L300 neuro-rehabilitation system aims to overcome the problem of foot drop, which is a ...
Vitamin K will not prevent BMD decline but may prevent fewer fractures.(Medical News)(bone mineral density )(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Researchers from the University of Toronto, have found that high doses of vitamin K do not protect against age-related decline in bone mineral density (BMD). However, the researchers have found that vitamin K reduces fractures and the risk of cancer. The study involved 440 ...
Diabetes breath test in development.(Medical News)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... * A team at Swansea University School of Engineering have discovered a new breath test that could help pick up on diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The new technoloby analyses how concentrated certain chemicals are in the breath. In ...
Opening of conference.(SCP Conference)(Conference news)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Janet McInnes, SCP Chairman, opened the conference. She began by welcoming everyone. 'Once again, we are set for a resounding success. The conference committee under the chairmanship of Simon Otter has worked hard to bring us a cracker of a programme with an eclectic mix of lectures ...
Conference reflections.(SCP Conference)
Dec 01, 2008 ... MIKE POTTER I attended the presentation by Mark Potter of the HPC. It was a thought-provoking presentation with some important insights into the working of the HPC and an indication of how they prioritise their work. There was also an important consideration of the recently ...
Delegate's perspectives.(SCP Conference)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Karen Reed I suppose it was inevitable. A friend contacted me. Could I help? She had spent all day trying to get an appointment to see a podiatrist and couldn't get one for love nor money before she went on her holidays. Apparently they were all at a conference in Bournemouth ....
Student winner.(SCP Conference)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The winner of the student competition in Podiatry Now was Jackie Smith, a third year student from the Plymouth school ....
Reflections from the Chair.(SCP Conference)
Dec 01, 2008; ... As many colleagues may know, the 2008 SCP conference was the first for which I was Chair. Of course, while it was an honour to be invited to Chair such a prestigious event, there was an amount of trepidation--especially following the accomplished example set by Mike Potter. However, I was ...
SCP student recruitment working party.(SCP Conference)(Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists)(Conference news)
Dec 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ultimate aim of the working party is to raise awareness of podiatry as a career amongst the general public in order to increase the number of interested and appropriate individuals taking places on UK podiatry degree courses each year. One ...
SCP Union Learning Fund project: the Union Learning Fund (ULF) stand at the Conference was well attended, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support.(SCP Conference)(Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists )(Conference news)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008; ... The attraction, apart from learning about the project, was Rog, the caricaturist. Over 100 people had their caricature drawn and preserved for posterity. We would like to apologise to those of you who missed out this time but, worry not, we will invite Rog to Harrogate in 2009. ...
Trade exhibition.(SCP Conference)(Conference news)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008; ... The Conference once again was a highly successful event. All delegates and exhibitors were very happy and delighted with what was on offer to them, including lectures of interest to all tastes. All staff enjoyed being there and found it interesting to meet members ...
So just how do you organise a conference?(SCP Conference)(Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists )(Conference news)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008; ... It's all in the title ... or so they say! And that is really where the story begins ..... Organising such a large event doesn't just start with a title, but in fact a concept. It's vital therefore to have one as that is from where the vision derives, which in turn helps you to ...
View from the Foot Health Trade Association.(SCP Conference)(Conference news)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008; ... The exhibitors descended upon Bournemouth in a variety of lorries, white vans, estate cars and trailers. It was a long journey for many of us. However, the journey and setting up time was soon forgotten when over 1000 delegates walked into the exhibition on Thursday morning. The ...
SCP Awards: these were presented at a special Awards lunch at the SCP conference.(SCP Conference)(Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists )
Dec 01, 2008 ... HONORARY VICE PRESIDENT Paul Shenton (not present) Peter Bennett [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Barry Francis [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gwen French [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nicholas Gilbert [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Faculty of podiatric medicine fellowship awards: these were introduced by Janet McInnes, and presented by Mike Potter. This Awards ceremony took place on the Thursday at conference.(SCP Conference)(Awards list)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... FELLOWSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS Attended the Awards Event: Miss Asra Ahmed, Mr Steve Avil, Mr Robin Back, Mr Stuart Baird, Mr Neil Baker, Miss Angela Bantwick, Mrs Alison Barlow, Mr Paul Beeson, Mr James Black, Dr Paul Blakeman, Mr Peter Bowden, Mrs Catherine Bowen, Mr ...
Social events at conference: as usual, alongside the programme of lectures and workshops there was a range of social events at the conference.(SCP Conference)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Thursday 23rd October Thursday evening began with the trade exhibition wine reception. Here, delegates were able to enjoy a glass of wine (or two) whilst looking round the trade exhibition, looking at the products and talking to the various companies who were exhibiting. It also ...
Plantar fasciitis: part 1. A grading system for plantar fasciitis; with a critical review of the aetiologies of plantar fasciitis.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Dec 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This four-part review defines plantar fasciitis as a 'traction perostitis' of the medial band of the plantar fascia, and reviews the distribution of plantar fasciitis in various populations. Aetiology is multifactorial. A variety of causes have been cited ...
Infection of the styloid process following blistering in a neuropathic diabetic foot.(Clinical Experience)(Case study)
Dec 01, 2008; ... REFERRAL The patient was known to the diabetic foot clinic. The patient's wife had contacted the diabetic foot clinic when she discovered discharge from her husband's foot. Medical History This 75-year-old male non-smoker had a 25-year history of type 2 ...
TUC Congress 2008: Gary Gibson attended this year's Trade Union Congress at Brighton on behalf of the SCP and the members whom he represents locally.(Report)(Trades Union Congress, Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Even before I had any interest in the Trade Union movement, or even entered the profession, the TUC always interested me. I was always intrigued by the machinations of its process, how all the unions integrated and how they effectualised change to the benefit of their members: perhaps this ...
The basic principles of marketing: a guide to marketing your private practice.(Private Practice)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Having attended all the relevant courses, invested your time and money in creating a superior clinical environment with state-of-the-art equipment and fully trained enthusiastic staff, you are offering the latest treatment options to your clients. So why are your profits not reflecting ...
Sheffield podiatry services retain Charter Mark.(Members)
Dec 01, 2008; ... On 1st October 2008, Sheffield Primary Care Trust podiatry service was successful in retaining the Charter Mark award. This is a government award for public sector organisations to recognise excellence in customer service. The podiatry service has held this award since 1996. ...
Podiatrists needed to help homeless people this Christmas: Podiatrists are urgently needed to volunteer their services to help homeless people in London over the festive season as part of Crisis Christmas, running from Tuesday 23 December to Tuesday 30 December.(Members)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Foot inspections by volunteer podiatrists will be an integral part of the medical services on offer for homeless people in the capital, many of whom may have very badly damaged feet. The podiatry service will provide a range of treatments and foot care advice for homeless ...
PASCOM bulletin: an update for all podiatric surgeons on PASCOM.(Members)(podiatric audit in podiatric surgery and clinical outcome measurement)
Dec 01, 2008; ... NEW REGISTRAR I am acting as Registrar. You can contact me at my email address listed at the end. NO INPUTTING SERVICE There is no service for inputting your data now, as this subsidised service ceased in August. Please use your own electronic database to ...
SCP Honorary Vice President Denis Blake.(Members)(Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Denis Blake qualified from the Edinburgh Foot Clinic and School of Chiropody in 1951 after completing National Service in the Royal Marines. On qualifying he went into private practice in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where he worked until the mid ...
Student news an international experience.(Members)
Dec 01, 2008; ... Lubeck, Germany is a small town about 35 miles from Hamburg. It is a town filled with culture and beautiful historic scenery--the perfect location for the 15th annual foot surgery conference. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Through collaborative work with the ...
Christmas competition: guess the Council member.(Guess the Council member)
Dec 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Ralph Graham [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Peter Graham [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 Michael O'Neil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4 Debbie Delves [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 5 ...
Diary of events.(Diary)(Calendar)
Dec 01, 2008 ... <Pre> DECEMBER 2008 2 BERKSHIRE BRANCH AGM plus Branch Social. Brighwell Clinic 7.30-8pm start. For more information contact Julia Reading tel: 0118 939 4878. www.brightwellclinic.co.uk 3 CENTRAL LONDON BRANCH Gwenda Carter, Footwear ...