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The College of Foot Health

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.

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

29/11/2025

MEMBERS - our Direct Debit renewal deadline is this coming Monday. If you would like to renew via DD please login to the members area and follow the links to register. For all enquiries please contact HO - info@cofh.org.uk or call 01704 546 141

28/11/2025

Our Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction Course is now fully booked.

To add your name to our waiting list ahead of a new date release please email info@cofh.org.uk

22/11/2025

MEMBERS - Don't forget tomorrow morning's online coffee morning from 9.30am☕

Grab your favourite mug, and hop online for a relaxed morning chat about all thigns feet and business. Whether you’re popping in for five minutes or able to stay for longer, let’s connect, unwind, and start the day with good company! 🥰

Access details via our member Facebook group or via our official members WhatsApp group.

20/11/2025

Ready to supercharge your skills and confidently treat those tricky verruca cases?

Join us on 11 April 2026 for our intensive Verruca Masterclass.

👩‍🏫 Why this course matters:

Wart infections and the human papilloma virus (HPV) are common in foot practice — this course equips you to recognise and treat them safely (even in children, anxious patients or those with diabetes).

Explore advanced treatment options including plasma pen, TCA applications and the use of innovative products like Verrutop and Spirularin VS.

📌 What you’ll learn:
👉Recognise different types of lesions and know when referral is necessary
👉Compare and select from treatments readily available to FHPs
👉Product application and treatment protocols

For full course details and to register visit https://cofh.org.uk/course/verruca-masterclass-2-2/

19/11/2025

Some shots of our newly qualified FHP graduates hard at work during last week's practical assessments 🥰🦶

18/11/2025

📣LIMITED SPACE - 4 spaces remaining

Our next Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction Course will take place on Friday 10th April 2026.

This highly-practical one day course will cover a variety of readily available, affordable, and trusted reconstruction systems.

The course will refresh your knowledge on:
👉nail pathologies
👉how to prepare the nail for treatment
👉protocols per product to achieve the best aesthetic outcomes.

Join our nail queen - HCPC registered podiatrist - and get your patient's nails summer ready ☀️😎 https://cofh.org.uk/course/cofh-org-uk-course-nail-recon/

17/11/2025

MEMBERS - Don't forget next Sunday's Coffee morning ☕

Whether you need to take the dog for a walk 🐕, the kids to a party 👯‍♀️, or hit the shops for some Christmas shopping 🎄 (sorry!) start your day with colleagues and friends for a motivating brew on all things feet and business! 🦶

Login details via the CoFH private FB group and on their way via email 🥰

16/11/2025

Members - Don't forget our membership renewal window is now open.

The deadline for Direct Debit payment is Monday 1st December. Please contact Head Office if you require any support.

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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

Telephone

+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.