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What is Chiropody?
Until recently, anyone could call themselves a Chiropodist – there was no need to do any training at all. To work in the Health Service, you had to be State Registered (which meant you had completed a three year full time course) but there was no safeguard for people being treated in the private sector.
In the 1970’s, in order to distinguish between the registered and non registered
practitioners, the American term Podiatrist was introduced -
In 2005 the profession was “closed” and the titles Podiatrist and Chiropodist became
protected. This means that legally someone can only call themselves a Podiatrist
or Chiropodist if they have completed the recognised training course or if they have
undertaken further training to bring their standards, skills and knowledge base up
to the minimum standards. The State Registration Board has been replaced by the Health
Professions Council which now regulates the profession. You can check if a health
professional you are planning to visit is registered by visiting www.hpc-
Although at one time it was thought that Podiatrists were more highly qualified than Chiropodists, the terms are now interchangeable.
½ hour session from £38
If you would like to find out more about chiropody, or make an appointment, please contact us at Sole to Soul.
Is a Chiropodist different from a Podiatrist?