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Setting a benchmark for training, standards, ethics & continuing professional development for Foot Health Practitioners.

Fully accredited by The Institute of Podiatrists. The Institute (parent organisation of CoFH), along with other leading UK professional bodies recognise Podiatry Assistants and Assistant Practitioners in the vital work they perform in support of the registered Podiatry workforce. As a leading professional bodies in the UK we are active members of, and jointly support the work of Health Education England's Foot Health Consortium in its mission to set standards, define roles and give common recognition for associated practitioners. We would remind all followers of our pages about our Respect Inclusion Diversity and Equality (RIDE) policy. Students of the College of Foot Health are taught to level 4 training equivalent to CertHe / HNC, and FHP members must comply with a strict standard of ethics and practice. Our forums are places for professional discussion in a culture of tolerance and mutual respect and we will not hesitate to remove posts and comments that do not reflect RIDE and standards of professional courtesy.

23/01/2026

We've added a 'Protocols and Policies' section to the member downloads on our website.

Under this new area members will find various policies and procedures to support your incredible work as Foot Health Practitioners. We will continue to add to this over the next few weeks.

16/01/2026

Some wonderful pulse sounds from this week's Level 4 Diploma practical training.

Would you know your monophasic from your biphasic and triphasic? and an added bonus of Atrial fibrillation (AF)

Videos courtesy of our wonderful course tutor Caroline McCartney.

07/01/2026

Lot's of CPD coming your way in 2026!

Summer CPD courses and training dates will be available shortly. To join any of our course waiting lists email info@cofh.org.uk

06/01/2026

Due to high demand an additional date has been added for our Diabetic Foot Management Course.

Designed to build on the skills you already have, this hands-on training will strengthen your confidence and significantly accelerate your ability to carry out comprehensive diabetic foot screening assessments.

Delivered within a supervised live diabetic foot clinic, by HCPC registered podiatry professional, the course ensures that any issues identified can be addressed appropriately in real-time. You’ll also learn how to apply the correct referral pathways, ensuring safe and effective patient management.

For full course details and bookings visit https://cofh.org.uk/course/diabetic-foot-management-in-practice-clinical-assessment-and-intervention/

05/01/2026

Our Head Office team have returned after the festive break. If you have sent us a message during this time please bear with us whilst we work through these.

If your query is urgent please call on 01704 546 141

31/12/2025

Wishing all of our wonderful members, followers, colleagues and friends a very Happy New Year! 🍾

23/12/2025

Our merry team of elves (otherwise known as Head Office team) will be closing their laptops at 4pm today for a short break over the Christmas period. We'd like to wish everyone reading this post a very Happy Christmas 🎄❄️🔔

21/12/2025

A reminder that membership renewal closes on the 31st December 2025. If you need any support in renewing your membership from our team please get in touch before the office closes for the Christmas break (23rd December 2025 - 5th January 2026) info@cofh.org.uk or call 01704 546 141

10/12/2025

Our April Verruca Masterclass is now fully booked. To add your name to our 2026 waiting list please email info@cofh.org.uk

09/12/2025

Head Office will be closed for Christmas on 23rd December. Our team remain open until then to offer you our full support as always ☺️

02/12/2025

Our Quarter 1 membership journal with dedicated FHP section - Footnotes, is now complete and on its way to print!

This issue is packed with insightful articles from leading podiatry professionals, including Gaynor Wooldridge, Ivan Bristow, David Holland, and Andy Horwood. With a strong focus on Technology in Podiatry, it explores the latest developments in AI, POCUS devices, and essential guidance for private practitioners—covering everything from VAT considerations to data control.

Plus, exceptional articles from FHP colleagues Steve Clarke and Carly Johnson and a Lone Working guide to help keep you safe!

The journal is available to all members in hard copy and is offered digitally, free of charge, to all student podiatrists.

30/11/2025

Registration is open for our popular Nail Correction / Bracing CPD course delivered at Sir Robert Peel Hospital, West Midlands. The only course to offer a variety of bracing solutions as we know 'one size doesn't fit all!'

Join our Nail Queen - Gaynor Wooldridge for this highly practical day of nail bracing, that will provide all clinicians with the knowledge, skills and confidence to begin incorporating nail bracing into their treatments immediately—without any additional training costs!

Visit https://cofh.org.uk/course/nail-correction-bracing/ for full course details

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150 Lord Street
Southport
PR90NP

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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+441704546141

Website

https://cofh.org.uk/become_an_fhp/

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Foot Health Practitioners are able to treat general conditions that are routinely encountered in everyday life such as the regular care of corns, calluses, dry skin and problem nails for example, as well as basic mechanical problems of the feet.

With the correct training FHPs can usefully accommodate the demand for care arising from the increase in patients with diabetes, obesity and ageing, and also beneficially promote awareness of preventing and treating general foot disorders. They can establish socially valuable, responsible and often very profitable businesses, sometimes as a mature career move or a similar ‘desire for change’.

Completion of any training for FHPs does not entitle the individual to use the term Chiropodist and/or Podiatrist. This title is protected and requires a 3 – 4 year degree and registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).

Chiropodists and Podiatrists in the UK are regulated by law. Misconduct, dangerous or unethical actions can result in legal sanctions against them by the Health and Care Professions Council which also regulates their training etc. There is no statutory regulation of training, standards or their professional actions for the growing number of Foot Health Practitioners (FHPs).

In response to this The College of Foot Health was founded by The Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (IOCP).

With more than 80 years’ of experience in the profession of Chiropody and Podiatry, the IOCP as leading UK professional body recognises that there is an essential requirement to set a definitive benchmark for training, standards, ethics and continuing professional development for the growing profession of Foot Health Practitioners.

Accordingly, the theoretical and practical training offered by The College of Foot Health, which is validated by the IOCP and delivered by highly experienced Podiatrists who are registered IOCP tutors, has been designed to meet the above aims completely.

The Institute is adopting the classical distance-learning approach to training as this will give the student the opportunity to study at their own pace. Our courses are also presented in such a way as to allow access to students with or without prior medical knowledge. As you progress, you will quickly start to understand and use what you have learned. As with any educational programme, we would prefer you to be at least 18, or of an age whereby you feel this programme will be of benefit to you and your goals in life.

The course has all the guidance you need and you will be assigned a dedicated tutor and will be able to enter into discussions with other students and professionals via our web forum.