Suppliers

Podiatry Software. This company provides practice software for Podiatrists and Chiropodists. PPCS (Podiatry Patient Care System) is an 'off the shelf' modular software package for podiatry, which can be used as seen or customised to individual requirements. All products are designed and built for Podiatrists by Podiatrists. www.podiatrysoftware.co.uk

Volunteering opportunities

Perhaps the best aspect of being a Podiatrist is having a skill that can be of immediate and direct benefit to others. Obviously you need most of your time to earn your living but if you want to get out there and do something a bit different you'll find plenty of reward from time spent volunteering. Here are a few organisations that could get good value from your time.

Crisis. Working mostly in London and SE England Crisis offers a wide range of services to homeless and vulnerably housed people. Every year Crisis run the 'London Open Christmas' offering an amazing array of services, including podiatry, over a 10 day period. Refreshingly free from bureaucracy - people can just turn up and get treated if they need it. Crisis have very good equipment and instruments for podiatry (plus volunteer foot washers!), all they need is the time of a few skilled Podiatrists on the day(s) you choose. www.crisis.org.uk

Leprosy Focus Group for Podiatrists. With over 800,000 new cases found every year leprosy remains of huge world-wide concern. The focus group works with LEPRA and other organisations to promote the benefits of podiatric care for those suffering the after effects of leprosy infection. They are also the first port of call if you are interested in volunteering for the Calcutta Rescue Clinics and for Podiatrists with an interest in actively supporting the growth of podiatry/leprosy links. www.lepra.org.uk/podiatry

Education and Information

The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, only for members of the SCP there are numerous links to educational / CPD content and a very important message forum where it is possible and advised to make your comments about UK podiatry and the running of the SCP.
www.members.feetforlife.org

The Diabetic Foot, a good refresher on caring for the diabetic foot and a fantastic opportunity to download and print out foot care advice in 30 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Swahili and Welsh to name a few. So if your Bangladeshi or Tagalog isn't quite cutting it with some of your patients make sure you pay a visit!
www.topaz47.freeserve.co.uk

Podiatry Mailbase, a global forum for podiatry professionals to share ideas and contribute to discussions by e-mail. There is an emphasis on biomechanics but all topics are encouraged. Users must register at the site before they can contribute.
www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/podiatry.html

Podiatry Arena, another global podiatry forum but with areas for UK specific topics. Very user-friendly, moderated and attended. Recommended.
www.podiatry-arena.com

The Podiatry Forum, a busy Canada web-based forum with more general topics discussed. Contributions are invited from professionals and students alike.
http://network54.com/Hide/Forum/23927

Canadian Podiatric Medical Students Association, principally for students this site could be of interest to UK Podiatrists considering a move to Canada. With practices for sale, work opportunities and links to the Canadian Podiatric Medical Associations, it's a good first stop for finding useful information.
www.geocities.com/podstudentsforum/canpodstudents.html

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics. Online textbook in an easily searched format. A very useful source of lower limb anatomy and pathology reference.
www.wheelessonline.com

Podiatric Acupuncture. An independent organisation set-up to provide information and training for Podiatrists with an interest in combining regular podiatry modalities with acupuncture.
www.podiatric-acupuncture.org.uk

OrthoticTechnicians. If you are one, are looking for one or are a Podiatrist with an interest in orthotic manufacture and technology; here's a new site for you to visit.
www.orthotictechnicians.com

PodFORUM. Podiatric orthopaedic discussion forum where list members can discuss topics related to musculoskeletal medicine, orthopaedic medicine and sports medicine that are of interest to fellow Podiatrists practising this speciality.
www.podiatric-orthopaedics.org.uk

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