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Re: CHIROPODIST

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Lucy & Adrian <[log in to unmask]>

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Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:41:28 +0300

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We had A chiropodist (state registered) In a foundry and a bank note printing works. I inherited one not registered who was generating work for himself. But my experience of the specialist skill of the SRC was so positive I replaced him. And reduced absence for trenchfoot in both places.

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On 10 Feb 2011, at 22:23, Dawn V <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> I would appreciate your help.
> 
> I have a chiropodist that I inherited when I started last year. I was under the impression that employees generally paid for their own treatment and were able to access the service in work time so a win win for them.
> 
> However now have found out that he started coming on site over 4 years ago and has gradually increased his list to an average of 10 people per week and the company pay for them.
> 
> As I had bigger things to sort out first have only just got to start to look at this.
> 
> I have also found out he is not registered with the Health Professional Council so although we pay a free first level into a EAP employees can't be reimbursed. Until I asked no one had got a copy of his public liability insurance either.
> So questions-
> 
> 1- Does anyone else have a regular chiropodist on site?
> 2- If yes what is your procedure for referral/ risk/need to see?
> 3- What services do they give and how do you get feedback on the people he sees?
> 4-What is the approx cost of a chiropodist throughout the UK for a standard consultation?
> 5- What do we all feel is a fair 'assessment' of a work related need to see a chiropodist?
> 
> My experince is I have never seen a reglaur chiropodist on site in any OH role I have had before (15years). I know that outside work to see a chiropodist on the NHS is hard and only for specific health issues ie diabetic and if lucky only approx 6 monthly.
> 
> Just want to bench mark to be fair to employees etc but the cost could be better used as a proactive pot for health promotion in my opinion.
> 
> Employees can still access this service via their EAP which we run and they get 75% reimbused. If any major issue we should be looking at the PPE  ( if thats the issue) and deal with route cause. Happy to pay for those wth real issue from wk related problems.
> 
> Any thoughts.....anyone????
> 
> You lot have great ideas so hope you can help.
> 
> Dawn
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