The 2026 NHS Podiatry Crisis and the Need for a Proactive Blueprint

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If you have been following developments in community healthcare, it is easy to see why more people are worried about NHS podiatry waiting times. NHS England has made community waiting times a national priority and set a year-one objective for 78% of waits to be under 18 weeks by the end of 2026/27, with local systems also expected to plan to eliminate waits over 52 weeks. That target alone shows how serious the challenge has become across community services.

Podiatry sits inside that wider community-care picture, ...

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JUN
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feet, podiatry

HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR FEET?

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How can you help your feet?marigold

• Sitting with your feet up for 10 minutes after a long day helps circulation – you can do this whilst watching TV.

• To refresh feet, massage gently with a foot roller, or better still, ask you partner to massage your feet.

• Calf stretches help to keep feet supple and keep a good range of movement. To stretch your calf and heel, stand facing ...

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JUL
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feet, podiatry

Checking Your Child’s Shoe Size

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Checking Your Child’s Shoe Size

One of the most important things you can do for your child’s health is to make sure their shoes fit properly. This may seem an obvious thing but did you know that on average children’s feet grow two sizes per year up to about the age of four and then approximately one size per until their growth is complete.

As a parent you will know that there can be longer periods when there is no obvious sign of growth and then ...

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APR
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children, feet, podiatry, shoe size

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Podiatric Acupuncture

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Acupuncture

Podiatric Acupuncture is the use of acupuncture as a therapeutic tool, by podiatrists, to treat problems of the lower limbs. Acupuncture needles are placed along specific pathways or meridians at acupoints, or at trigger points. The needles stimulate the release of natural painkillers which helps to relieve the discomfort associated with painful conditions. Acupuncture is used to treat many foot problems, but is particularly useful for pain. It can help with painful joints and is also used to treat problems ...

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FEB
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acupuncture, arthritis, knee pain, podiatry

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