About Us

James is an experienced HCPC registered clinician who qualified from the University of Brighton in 2005. He has completed post graduate training in musculoskeletal medicine and paediatrics and is a Fellow in Podiatric Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. James is also an experienced healthcare educator having trained podiatrists, physiotherapists, nurses, pharmacists and medics during his time as a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton where, amongst several roles over a ten-year period, James was the course lead for the non-medical prescribing programme for podiatrists. James is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and holds a Masters-in-Podiatry and Education which combines his interests in clinical practice and educational approaches to supporting clinical training and patient care. James has been an invited speaker internationally and has contributed to several national documents regarding policy, good practice and education in podiatry. Recently James has acted as a national adviser to government on healthcare policy and education. James also currently works for the Royal College of Podiatry as the Head of Education and Professional Practice working with the profession to develop practice through improved education and quality assurance. Outside of his professional role James enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, reading, running, and watching rugby.

Laura is an experienced podiatrist who qualified with 1st class honours from the University of Brighton in 2015. She has worked extensively in the NHS using a wide variety of clinical skills, working with a range of patient groups including children, those with sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, high risk lower limb care and elderly patients suffering from foot and lower limb conditions. Laura has a special interest in minor surgery for nail and skin disorders of the foot and is currently undertaking a Masters in Public Health at Brighton and Sussex Medical School making her a keen advocate of public health supporting her patients to lead happy, healthy lives.

Lucy is a fully qualified podiatrist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod). Since graduating from the University of Brighton with a 1st class honours degree, Lucy has been practising in the Brighton area in the private sector for a number of years. She offers experience in all areas of podiatric care ranging from general podiatry, diabetic foot care and biomechanics. Lucy keeps up to date with the latest techniques and research by regularly attending seminars and workshops and takes great pride in the quality of professional advice and treatment patients receive.

Bernadette graduated from the University of Brighton in 2019 with a BSc Hons Degree in Podiatry and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod). This follows a long nursing career in the NHS working in medical and surgical departments before specialising in intensive care.

Bernadette participates in Parkrun as a runner and volunteer and has also volunteered with the Podiatry Team in the London and Brighton Marathons. Bernadette took a special interest in well-being and health promotion during her podiatric training and has been drawn to Ferring Foot Clinic due to its philosophy of ‘Caring about the whole person -not just your feet’.

Katie graduated from the University of Brighton in 2020 with a BSc Hons Degree in Podiatry and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod). Katie has 10 years of experience working within the care industry which bought her to her career in Podiatry. Alongside working at Ferring Foot Clinic on a Monday and Tuesday, Katie runs her own business offering domiciliary podiatry and care home visits. Katie has a keen interest in general health podiatry.