PRACTITIONER
Ruth Scholefield BSc (Hons) Podiatry is a member of the College of Podiatry and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
She trained at the University of Huddersfield and works part-time for NHS and until recently was based at the Diabetes Centre at Calderdale Royal Hospital. She has been in private practice for fifteen years in Leeds and 10 years in Halifax.
HCPC REGISTRATION
Your Chiropodist / Podiatrist should be HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered. This registration scheme has replaced the State Registration scheme and its purpose is to regulate the health professionals registered with them. Thirteen professions are registered of which Podiatry is one. The HCPC only registers people who meet the standards for their professional skills and behaviour. This, in turn, protects the health and wellbeing of people who use the Chiropody / Podiatry service.