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The College of Foot Health Practitioners The College of Foot Health Practitioners offers accredited, flexible training for future Foot Health Practitioners. Study online and in clinic.

Start or advance your career in healthcare with expert support every step of the way. Welcome to the College of Foot Health Practitioners

This College teaches the skills required for confident private practice. The training is Podiatrist-led and equivalent to NVQ level 4, the level appropriate to practitioners who diagnose and treat independently. Training at this College enables direct listing on application to the Accredited Register of Foot Health Practitioners - the only register for this occupation approved by the Professional Standards Authority under the Health & Social Care Act, 2012. Founded in 1996, this 21st Century College teaches up-to-date technique in a modern learning environment. There is no better way to learn. You will treat a good number of real people with real problems under the direction of tutors who practice in their own right. You will learn what needs to be done from those who do it daily.

👣 Only 11 places remaining: Biomechanics in Foot Health Practice MasterclassIf you want to better understand why certain...
09/10/2026

👣 Only 11 places remaining: Biomechanics in Foot Health Practice Masterclass

If you want to better understand why certain foot problems keep returning, this masterclass is designed to help you look beyond the symptoms and focus on the mechanics behind them.

Join Michael Ratcliffe for a practical, in-person day at The College of Foot Health Practitioners, exploring how the foot and lower limb function during standing and walking, and how altered movement patterns can contribute to pain, pressure and recurring foot problems.

You will explore:

✅ Mechanical forces affecting the foot and lower limb
✅ How movement patterns can contribute to recurring problems
✅ Pressure distribution and functional assessment
✅ The relationship between biomechanics, pain and foot health
✅ How to develop a more informed approach to patient management

📅 Thursday 29 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
📍 The College of Foot Health Practitioners
🎙️ Delivered by Michael Ratcliffe
🎓 15 CPD points
💷 £150
👥 Only 11 places remaining

⚠️ With places already being taken, early booking is strongly recommended if you are planning to attend.

👉 Secure your place here:
https://www.collegefhp.com/events/biomechanics-in-foot-health-practice-oct-2026/

05/10/2026

👣 Why does that callus keep coming back? Could biomechanics hold the answer?

Understanding how your patients move can make a real difference to the way you assess and manage recurring foot problems.
Join Michael Ratcliffe for our upcoming Biomechanics in Foot Health Practice Masterclass, a practical, in-person training day held at The College of Foot Health Practitioners.

🔍 What will you explore?
✅ How the foot and lower limb function during standing and walking
✅ Understanding mechanical forces and pressure distribution
✅ Recognising altered movement patterns
✅ Exploring the relationship between biomechanics, pain and recurring foot problems
✅ Developing a more informed approach to patient assessment and management

Take your clinical understanding further and invest in your professional development! 🎓
📅 Thursday 29 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
📍 Location: The College of Foot Health Practitioners
🎙️ Delivered by Michael Ratcliffe
🎓 15 CPD points
👥 Limited to just 14 places
💷 £150
⚠️ With only 14 places available, early booking is recommended.

👉 Ready to take your practice forward? Secure your place today!
🌐 https://www.collegefhp.com/events/biomechanics-in-foot-health-practice-oct-2026/

🍂 Fun Friday Fact: Your autumn socks can change how your shoes fit! 🧦👣As temperatures drop, out come the thicker socks, ...
02/10/2026

🍂 Fun Friday Fact: Your autumn socks can change how your shoes fit! 🧦👣

As temperatures drop, out come the thicker socks, boots, and closed shoes.

But here is something people often forget: a thicker sock takes up extra space inside your shoe, which can completely change how that shoe feels on your foot.

A few quick facts:

🧦 Thicker socks can make a previously comfortable shoe feel much tighter
👣 Less room around the toes can increase pressure and rubbing
🔥 Extra friction can contribute to hot spots, blisters, and sore areas
👟 Your footwear should still allow your toes to move comfortably, even with your autumn socks on

Practical autumn tip:
When switching to thicker socks, try your shoes on with the socks you plan to wear. If your toes feel compressed or the shoe suddenly feels tight, the combination may not be right for your feet.

👉 Fun Friday question:

What is your autumn footwear personality?

🥾 Boots straight away
👟 Trainers all year round
🧦 The fluffier the socks, the better
☀️ Still refusing to give up the summer shoes!

Tell us in the comments below. 👇

🚨 Less than two weeks to go: Basic Vascular Assessment with Robert IsaacsIf vascular assessment is something you know yo...
25/09/2026

🚨 Less than two weeks to go: Basic Vascular Assessment with Robert Isaacs

If vascular assessment is something you know you should be doing, but you are not always confident about what the findings actually mean for your treatment decisions, this webinar is for you.

Join Robert Isaacs for a practical, down-to-earth session focused on making vascular assessment genuinely useful in everyday foot health practice.

You will explore:
🩺 Key signs and symptoms of vascular compromise
📋 Relevant patient history and clinical observations
👣 Practical assessment techniques with or without a Doppler
⚠️ How findings should influence treatment and patient advice
📞 When to refer or escalate concerns

The aim is simple: move beyond box-ticking and develop greater confidence in recognising when vascular findings should change what you do next.

📅 Tuesday 6 October 2026
⏰ 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
💻 Live online via Zoom
🎙️ Presented by Robert Isaacs
🎓 10 CPD points
💷 £49
⏳ The webinar is now less than two weeks away, so do not leave your booking until the last minute.

Places are limited and early booking is strongly recommended.

👉 Secure your place now:
https://www.collegefhp.com/events/basic-vascular-assessment/

Appointments available Tuesday - Friday this week please call or e-mail us to book yours 😊
21/09/2026

Appointments available Tuesday - Friday this week please call or e-mail us to book yours 😊

21/09/2026

We are pleased to inform you that the Alliance Annual Conference 2026 is now fully booked 😁

🍂 Fun Friday Fact: Autumn can be “blister season” for your feet! 👣As the weather starts to cool, many of us swap sandals...
11/09/2026

🍂 Fun Friday Fact: Autumn can be “blister season” for your feet! 👣

As the weather starts to cool, many of us swap sandals and lighter footwear for trainers, boots, and closed shoes again.

And that seasonal wardrobe change can give your feet a surprise. 😅

A few quick facts:

👟 Shoes you have not worn for months may rub in slightly different places
🧦 Thicker autumn socks can make familiar footwear feel tighter
👣 Extra pressure and friction can create “hot spots” before a blister appears
🍂 Gradually breaking footwear back in can make the transition much more comfortable

Practical tip:
If you notice a hot spot or rubbing, stop before a blister forms. Adjust your socks, loosen your laces if appropriate, or use a protective blister plaster or dressing over the area before continuing. ✅

Your feet can change over time, so a pair of boots that fitted perfectly last autumn may not feel the same this year.

👉 Fun Friday question:

Have you brought your autumn footwear back out yet?

🥾 Boots are already on
👟 Still in trainers
☀️ Holding onto summer shoes
😅 I discovered my old shoes do not fit like they used to!

Tell us in the comments below. 👇

🩺 New Webinar: Basic Vascular Assessment with Robert IsaacsHow often does vascular assessment actually change what you d...
07/09/2026

🩺 New Webinar: Basic Vascular Assessment with Robert Isaacs

How often does vascular assessment actually change what you do in the clinic?

Join Robert Isaacs for a practical, down-to-earth session focused on the vascular information that genuinely matters in everyday foot health practice.

You will explore:

✅ Key signs and symptoms of vascular compromise
✅ Relevant patient history and clinical observations
✅ Practical assessment techniques
✅ Assessment with and without a Doppler
✅ How findings should influence treatment and patient advice
✅ When to investigate further, refer, or escalate concerns

The aim is simple: to make vascular assessment feel less like a box-ticking exercise and more like a useful part of your clinical toolkit.

📅 Tuesday, 6 October 2026
⏰ 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
💻 Live online via Zoom
🎙️ Presented by Robert Isaacs
💷 £49

⚠️ Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

👉 Book your place here:
https://www.collegefhp.com/events/basic-vascular-assessment-2026/


Address

First Floor Office Suite Parkside House, Oldbury Road
Rowley Regis
B650LG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441215590180

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