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The term "Chiropody" is illegal, apparently...

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Catfoot, May 11, 2015.

  1. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

  2. Doogle

    Doogle Active Member

    Perhaps you should `leave a response`as they invite you to do. Oh wait, you cant do that because you would have to use your name:rolleyes::rolleyes:

    To save you the trouble of looking i have signed my name on this forum before. :D
     
  3. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    Doogle,
    I have already left a response, but maybe they have deleted it....

    And I am not sure what my identity (or lack of it) has to do with an FHP blatantly promulgating inaccurate information ?

    CF
     
  4. Simon Ross

    Simon Ross Active Member

    I agree with you Catfoot. How come the HCPC have the title "Chiropodist and Podiatrist"?

    Why is there "The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists" then?
     
  5. springyfeet

    springyfeet Active Member

    I have also posted a comment but expect it will be deleted, has anyone advised the health care professions council about the video ?.
     
  6. Pauline burrell-saward

    Pauline burrell-saward Active Member

    Not sure why every one has to take things so literally!!

    Degree level Chiropodists/ Podiatrists have been banging on for years that they don't want to be known as Chiropodist only as a Podiatrist.

    This is exactly what she is saying.
     
  7. As she is not claiming or inferring she is HCPC registered, she is doing nothing wrong. Chiropody, like podiatry is not a protected title.
     
  8. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    All,
    I think some folks are missing the point here.

    No-one is saying that this person is claiming to be anything they are not.

    At 1.02 mins into the podcast they state that "legally the term 'Chiropody' is no longer used".
    This is blatant misinformation and it needs to be corrected.

    As we all know, "Chiropody" and "Podiatry" are both Protected Titles and are interchangeable.
     
  9. Yeah right. Here's a wee job for you tonight; dig out the primary legislation - not the rubbish sent to the professions by the HCPC - and show us where it says "protected titles". I'll save you the bother. It's not there. Now read the HCPC's consultation on podiatric surgery and read what they say about "protected titles" now - it's at section 5.4:
    You see catflap, if there was such a thing as 'protected titles' for podiatry - podiatric surgeon would be protected under the existing legislation as it's a derivative of podiatry/podiatrist. Just think, if you had come to court you would have learned all that for yourself and you wouldn't look such an eejit!
     
  10. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    MR,
    You have missed the point again. Please pull your sporran out of your ears and listen to the podcast again, especially what is stated at 1.02mins.

    We are not talking about "Podiatry", but the comments about "Chiropody".
     
  11. The same applies. Do try and keep up.
     
  12. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    MR
    I don't wear a sporran :D

    And that "knowledge" has done just what for you - exactly??
     
  13. springyfeet

    springyfeet Active Member

    The point being missed is that it is quoted as saying the term chiropody is illegal, I am unaware that it is , perhaps someone in authority should tell everyone then, that chiropody is no longer legal. Maybe I have been asleep but there are still chiropodists around doing chiropody is there not ?, or have they all retired, given up and now only podiatrists and foot health whatever, professionals, practitioners, etc.:deadhorse:
     
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