The College of Foot Health Practitioners

21/08/2026

Have you booked your ticket for The Alliance Annual Conference 2026 yet? 👣

The conference is getting closer, and now is the time to secure your place for two days of learning, networking and professional development.

📅 26th to 27th September 2026

What to expect:

✅ Expert guest speakers
✅ Cutting-edge foot health topics
✅ Valuable networking opportunities
✅ One-to-one business support
✅ A range of exhibitors
✅ Gala dinner and evening entertainment
✅ CPD points to support your professional development

You will hear from respected speakers covering topics including fungal foot infection, conservative management of ingrowing toenails, dermatological assessment in diverse patient populations, diabetic foot risk, ageing patients and diabetes beyond the feet.

This is more than a conference. It is an opportunity to connect with fellow practitioners, strengthen your knowledge and take new ideas back into your practice.

🎟️ If you are planning to attend, do not leave your booking until the last minute. Secure your ticket now.

Please contact the Alliance directly:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01765 676 417
🌐 https://www.thealliancepsp.com/

We look forward to seeing you there.

14/08/2026

Thinking about a new career? Here are a few things you might not know about our Level 4 Diploma in Foot Health Practice 👣🎓

A career in foot health can be more accessible than many people realise.

💡 Did you know?

👩⚕️ You do not need a previous healthcare background
The diploma is suitable for people entering foot health from a wide range of careers and backgrounds.

📚 You can study around your existing commitments
The theory element offers flexibility, making it a practical option for working adults and career changers.

🦶 It is not just classroom learning
Practical training gives students the opportunity to develop the hands-on skills and confidence needed for professional foot health practice.

🤝 You are supported throughout your training
Learning a new profession can feel like a big step, which is why guidance and support are an important part of the journey.

🌱 Your qualification can be the beginning, not the end
After qualifying, practitioners can continue developing their knowledge through CPD, specialist masterclasses and further professional development.

For many of our students, the Level 4 Diploma is more than gaining a qualification. It is the first step towards building a practical, rewarding and flexible new career.

👉 Could Foot Health be your next chapter?

Discover the Level 4 Diploma in Foot Health Practice and start exploring your options:
🌐 https://www.collegefhp.com/courses/the-level-4-diploma-in-foot-health-practice/

07/08/2026

Final places remaining: Applied Lower Limb Anatomy and Remedial Massage Masterclass 👣

This masterclass takes place this Tuesday, 11 August, and there is still time to secure your place.

Join Ryan Whordley BSc, MSc for a practical, clinically focused day designed for Foot Health Practitioners who want to expand their understanding of lower-limb anatomy and introduce remedial massage techniques into their practice.

During the session, you will explore:

✅ Functional anatomy of the lower limb and foot
✅ Assessment of muscular tension and soft-tissue dysfunction
✅ Safe and effective remedial massage techniques
✅ Trigger point therapy and myofascial release
✅ Clinical reasoning and treatment planning
✅ Contraindications, precautions and patient safety
✅ Integrating remedial massage into foot health practice

You will leave with practical techniques you can use immediately, greater confidence in managing musculoskeletal presentations, and a broader approach to supporting patients with lower-limb discomfort, muscular tightness, reduced mobility, and biomechanical concerns.

📅 Tuesday 11 August 2026
⏰ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
📍 The College of Foot Health Practitioners
💷 £150
🎓 15 CPD points

👉 Book your place here:
https://www.collegefhp.com/events/applied-lower-limb-anatomy-and-remedial-massage-masterclass/

03/08/2026

Still spaces available on this course with Ryan Whordley BSc, MSc

Now open for booking: Applied Lower Limb Anatomy and Remedial Massage Masterclass 👣

Join Ryan Whordley BSc, MSc for a practical, clinically focused masterclass designed for Foot Health Practitioners who want to expand their understanding of lower-limb anatomy and introduce remedial massage techniques into their practice.

During this hands-on session, you will explore:
✅ Functional anatomy of the lower limb and foot
✅ Assessment of muscular tension and soft-tissue dysfunction
✅ Safe and effective remedial massage techniques
✅ Trigger point therapy and myofascial release
✅ Clinical reasoning and treatment planning
✅ Contraindications, precautions, and patient safety
✅ Integrating remedial massage into foot health practice

These skills can help you take a broader approach when supporting patients experiencing muscular tightness, lower-limb discomfort, reduced mobility, overuse-related symptoms, and biomechanical concerns.
You will leave with practical techniques that can be used immediately, greater confidence in managing musculoskeletal presentations and an enhanced ability to provide holistic, patient-centred care.

📅 Tuesday 11 August 2026
⏰ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
📍 The College of Foot Health Practitioners
💷 £150
🎓 15 CPD points
Places are limited due to the practical nature of the session.

👉 View the full details and book your place:
https://www.collegefhp.com/events/applied-lower-limb-anatomy-and-remedial-massage-masterclass/

03/08/2026

Alliance members, please check your inboxes for an important & exciting update😁

30/07/2026

New Webinar: Diabetic Wounds, Prevention and Management 👣

Join Robert Isaacs for a clinically focused online webinar exploring the development, progression, prevention and management of diabetic foot wounds.

Through practical clinical examples and real case images, this session will help practitioners strengthen their understanding and apply valuable insights within everyday practice.

During the webinar, you will explore:

✅ Why diabetic foot ulcers develop
✅ How diabetic wounds can progress
✅ Strategies for prevention and management
✅ Important considerations for treatment
✅ Practical clinical examples
✅ Real case images to support learning

This webinar is suitable for Foot Health Practitioners and other professionals who want to develop their knowledge and confidence when supporting patients with diabetic foot complications.

📅 6 August 2026
⏰ 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
💻 Online webinar
🎙️ Presented by Robert Isaacs
💷 £49
🎓 10 CPD points

👉 Secure your place here:
https://www.collegefhp.com/events/diabetic-wounds-prevention-and-management/

Invest in your professional development and gain practical knowledge that can support safer, more informed patient care.

28/07/2026

Alliance members - The Alliance has had numerous e-mail notifications bounce back. Please can you ensure that Gilly has your most recent e-mail address please. Contact
[email protected]
017650676417

24/07/2026

Have you booked your place for The Alliance Annual Conference 2026? 👣
The conference takes place on 26th and 27th September 2026 and brings together Foot Health Practitioners for two days of learning, networking, and professional development.
You can expect:
✅ Expert guest speakers
✅ Current and clinically relevant foot health topics
✅ Valuable networking opportunities
✅ One-to-one business support
✅ A range of specialist exhibitors
✅ Gala dinner and evening entertainment
✅ CPD points to support your professional development
Topics will include fungal foot infections, conservative management of ingrowing toenails, dermatological assessment in diverse patient populations, diabetic foot risk, ageing patients, and diabetes beyond the feet.
This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, connect with other practitioners and gain practical insights that can support your work and your practice.
📅 26th to 27th September 2026
💳 Monthly instalments are available
To arrange monthly instalments, please contact the Alliance directly:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01765 676 417
🌐 https://www.thealliancepsp.com/
Places are expected to be in high demand, so early booking is recommended.
👉 Book your place and join us for one of the key professional events in the foot health calendar.

17/07/2026

Fun Friday Fact: Your feet can change size as you get older 👣📏

Did you know your shoe size may not stay the same throughout your adult life?

Over time, the structures supporting the feet can gradually change, which may cause
them to become slightly longer or wider.

A few quick facts:
👣 The arches may lower gradually over time
📏 Feet can become wider as ligaments and soft tissues change
👟 Shoes that perfectly fitted a few years ago may eventually feel tight
🦶 Changes in weight, activity levels and pregnancy can also affect foot shape

That is why it is worth having both feet measured occasionally, rather than automatically buying the same shoe size every time.
👉 Fun question for this Friday:
Has your shoe size changed as an adult?

✅ Yes, they are bigger
↔️ They are wider
❌ No change
🤷 I have never checked

Tell us in the comments below.