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.
15/11/2025
We’re excited to introduce our newly updated 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, 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.
Join over 5,000 primary care professionals - including GPs, practice managers, nurses, pharmacists, and the wider primary and integrated care team- for two inspiring days of learning, networking, and innovation.
✔️High-quality CPD education across eight content streams
✔️ Networking opportunities with leaders and peers across primary care
✔️ Access to 150+ innovative suppliers driving better patient care and practice efficiency
➕Plus much more! 🤩
Don’t miss this must-attend event for the primary care community.
Register FREE today👉https://bit.ly/4i16HP1
13/11/2025
Full information, and course registration, for our confirmed 2026 courses is now available on our website 👉https://cofh.org.uk/courses-events/
07/11/2025
Members can now view a recording of yesterday evening's 'Drills and Burrs' webinar from the Learning Library, available in the secure members area of our website! Enjoy🥰
06/11/2025
⭐️REMINDER ⭐️
Our Drills & Burrs webinar takes place this evening via Zoom. An email reminder will be sent shortly to all who have registered.
The session will be recorded for any members who cannot attend, and will be made available via the members area of the website tomorrow.
We can't wait to see you there! 🥰
01/11/2025
Our 2026 Membership renewal window is now open.
Members in the UK are invited to renew their membership via our secure members area of our website at www.cofh.org.uk. Members in the Republic of Ireland will eb contacted separately.
25/10/2025
An absolutely superb day of nail bracing/correction training with an incredible group of delegates.
Lots of engagement, enthusiasm and hopefully, lots of new skills learned! Thank you all so much for coming and we really hope to see you on another course soon. Enjoy a well deserved day off tomorrow! 🥰
07/10/2025
We are delighted to confirm our Advanced Practice Certificate returns for CoFH members on 25th April 2026. Course details have been emailed to all members today.
Full details available via our website ww.cofh.org.uk/events
COFH members only
04/10/2025
Another incredible day of Nail Reconstruction training delivered by our wonderful nail queen Gaynor Wooldridge 👑
Thank you, as always, to our wonderful course delegates who’s passion and enthusiasm for learning is heart-warming 🥰
02/10/2025
6.0 of the Clinical Domain from Health Education England's Standards for the Foot Health Workforce is based on assisting in theatre. Last week our practical cohort had the opportunity to experience just that by assisting and observing nail surgery performed by one of our leading HCPC registered podiatrists at our clinical training centre.
This was a great opportunity for our Level 4 FHP students to understand what happens after referral to podiatry and the process involved in a nail surgery procedure including post-surgical care.
30/09/2025
This weekend's Nail Reconstruction Course is now fully booked. To add your name to our 2026 waiting list please email info@cofh.org.uk
17/09/2025
Don't forget tomorrow evenings FHP Council friendly get-together over zoom.
Share ideas, unpack your week so far or ask for some confidential friendly advice. Details to join on our dedicated member facebook group or via your FHP council rep
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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.
