PODIATRIST / CHIROPODIST

Chiropodists and podiatrists, deal with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb are qualified to treat people with arthritis, diabetes, nail surgery and sports injuries.

They work with people of all ages but play a particularly important role in helping older people to stay mobile and, therefore, independent.

The registration process for podiatrists has recently changed.
Due to recent changes in legislation, common professional titles like ‘chiropodist’ and ‘podiatrist’ are now protected by law.

Anyone who uses a protected title must register with the Health Professions council (HPC). Registration with the HPC now replaces the previous system of State Registration.

There is no difference between a chiropodist and a podiatrist.

Podiatrist is the term used for chiropodists in other English speaking countries.