The recent debate on ‘toenail maintenance’ highlighted a significant issue
in UK podiatry practice – namely what responsibilities does a State have in
providing foot health services to its citizens (or subjects) as part of and
overall health and welfare policy.
There are no clear guidelines to who can and who cannot access free
podiatry care in the UK just as there are no guidelines what services
should be provided by NHS departments. Eligibility varies enormously
depending on what area of the country you live, as does the interpretation
on what constitutes social and medical ‘need’.
Without thinking about budgetary constraints, can I ask for opinions on
what podiatry services should be provided by the state - free at the point
of source - and to whom?
Sincerely
Mark Russell
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