Podiatry 2024: Speakers A - E
Robert Adams
Advanced Podiatrist
Robert Adams
Rob currently work as MSK lead for Podiatry in South Staffordshire, having held a long-standing interest in podiatric biomechancis. The main focus over the last 18 months has been developing the impact of this over the service as a whole, specifically focussing on offloading, prevention and patient care pathways of the wider caseload.
Having a history of various workplace injuries himself, in both this role and his previous career out at sea, Rob has a particular interest in workplace MSK health, this eventually being the subject of his MSc dissertation. He enjoys developing and engaging staff training, and working in the orthotics lab, when permitted to do so by the technician(!).
Outside work Rob enjoys running and spending time in the mountains (especially when these are combined). He also enjoys sailing, having done this professionally for a number of years, specialising in Ocean passage making and teaching.
Bernadette Adeyileka-Tracz
Executive Director, Diabetes Africa
Bernadette Adeyileka-Tracz
Diabetes Africa is leading on projects not only in Africa but also in the UK, including the Diabetes footcare in dark skin tones handbook, which serves to reduce inequity in diabetes-related footcare outcomes as a result of skin tone differences.
Alongside a professional interest in diabetes and related diseases, Bernadette's passion comes from the lived experience of her family members who are living with Type One Diabetes, Type Two Diabetes and its subtypes.
Dr Michael Backhouse
Associate Professor, University of Warwick
Dr Michael Backhouse
Dr Backhouse is an Associate Professor within the Clinical Trials Unit at the University of Warwick. He qualified from the University of Southampton and gained his PhD from the University of Leeds.
Mike now leads a programme of research to improve the quality of life for people with foot and ankle problems in people with long-term conditions with a primary focus in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease.
Mike has held leadership roles with British Health Professionals in Rheumatology and the British Society of Rheumatology. He continues to advise the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology and the Royal College of Podiatry.
Jonathan Barber
Specialist in Podiatric Sports Medicine
Jonathan Barber
Mr Jonathan Barber is a highly regarded specialist in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatry and Podiatric Sports Medicine with a passion for treating conditions of the foot, ankle and lower leg.
He qualified in 2016 at the University of Southampton, graduating with first class honours.
Jonathan worked for the prestigious Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals in a rotational post. He gained experience in tissue viability, minor surgery, biomechanics, gait analysis and MSK podiatry.
He currently holds a senior specialist NHS post in MSK for Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in Bexley at Queen Mary’s Hospital.
Janine Booth
Neurodiversity in the workplace trainer
Janine Booth
Janine Booth is the leading neurodiversity trainer for UK trade unions. She runs workshops and courses for the Royal College of Podiatry, as well as for numerous other unions, professional associations, public sectors bodies, charities and more.
Janine is autistic, ADHD and has specific learning difficulties of a dyslexic type. She was previously active in the RMT trade union, including serving on its national executive.
Janine strongly believes that we need to go beyond 'awareness' and take action to make workplaces and services more inclusive of neurodivergent and other disabled people.
More here: www.redinthespectrum.co.uk
Wendy Carswell
Chartered Physiotherapist and Clinical Biomechanist
Wendy Carswell
Following junior and senior positions at Pinderfields and Wharfedale General Hospitals, Wendy has since created and developed a private healthcare business in Otley, West Yorkshire, specialising in musculoskeletal, sports injuries and clinical biomechanics.
Over her career she has combined her enjoyment as a physiotherapist with her love of sport in her roles as Physiotherapist to Leeds Cougars American Football team, Head Physiotherapist at Harrogate Rugby Club 1992-1999 and Head Physiotherapist at Otley Rugby Club 2001-2009.
Her present role as Principal at Physio Logic Ltd has seen her achieve NHS Willing Provider Status and has enabled her to organise a variety of multi-disciplinary courses and presentations at her practice over the last 30 years. More recently it has given her the freedom to engage in biomechanical research on behalf of Dr Helen Branthwaite and Professor Nachi Chockalingham of Staffordshire University in conjunction with Mizuno Footwear (Japan).
Mark Charnock
MSK Lead Sonographer
Mark Charnock
Diagnostic Radiographer by background, I started my ultrasound career in 2008. My areas of expertise include general ultrasound, head and neck, vascular and small parts.
The journey into musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound started in 2011 and my current role is MSK Lead Sonographer at a busy teaching hospital. I’m an associate lecturer on an MSK ultrasound post graduate course and an external examiner.
I have co-authored several MSK ultrasound publications and regularly present at MSK ultrasound study days and British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) conferences.
I’m a member of the MSK Specialist Interest Group and Professional Standards Group at the British Medical Ultrasound Society.
Lindsey Cherry
Associate Professor, University of Southampton
Lindsey Cherry
Lindsey leads the Personalised Care research programme with the Long Term Conditions group, is Co-lead of the NIHR South Central INSIGHT programme, has published 50+ peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, and sits on various national and international committees and steering groups.
Lindsey remains clinically active as a podiatrist within the NHS and has a passion for supporting people to live well with long term conditions.
Monica Cleary
PHD Student, University of Southampton
Monica Cleary
Monique Cleary recently graduated with First Class Hons from University of Southampton. She continues her studies at Southampton, embarking on PhD research in Innovations in the foot health workforce.
Monique had a prolific university experience participating and becoming alumni of: Clinton Global Initiative University class of 2023; Council of Deans #150 Students Leadership Programme 2023; and Founders Business Programme at UoS.
In addition to her PhD research Monique has a special interest in diversity and inclusivity, starting an EDI initiative PodPIIC.com and soon-to-be published research on reporting of racism from students while on study-based placements.
Stephen Coombs
Podiatry Professional Lead Cardiff and Vale UHB
Stephen Coombs
After qualifying, Steve became interested in MSK conditions occurring in adults and children. Steve is a Podiatry Professional Lead managing children's podiatry services, education and future generations portfolios.
Steve is the current Royal College of Podiatry Wales Chair as well as being involved with teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Steve has always championed service improvement and his team have received the Judy Hawkins Podiatry Award and the Clinical Board QSE Award for SMILE, as well as winning two Making it Better awards for waiting list reduction/innovation.
QuickChange is the latest award, winning collaborative project, and possibly the most important of his career.
Professor Michael Edmonds
Consultant Physician at King’s College Hospital
Professor Michael Edmonds
Michael Edmonds is Consultant Physician at King’s College Hospital, London, with special interest in the care of people with diabetes complications. He developed a new model of diabetic foot care, the multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot Clinic, in 1981, to provide early, aggressive treatment to prevent rapid progression of diabetic foot problems. The clinic at King’s College Hospital achieved a 50% reduction in major amputations in people with diabetes.
He has recently jointly formed the ZAP Amputations group (Zero All Preventable ) Amputations of FDUK (Foot in Diabetes UK) which sets out to reduce the number of amputations in people with diabetes.
Dr Caroline Ellis-Fortey
Podiatrist
Dr Caroline Ellis-Fortey
Caroline is a long-standing general podiatrist. Following additional education at MSc and PhD levels, she is now skilled in paraprofessional mental healthcare.
Running her private practice for over 30 years, her current roles in professional football include:
- First team podiatrist for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (24 years)
- England Men’s Senior National Football team (14 years)
- Women’s Senior National Football team, "The Lionesses", (9 years).
Nina Davies
Podiatrist and Clinical System Pathway Development Lead, Leeds Community Healthcare
Nina Davies
Nina is an experienced children’s podiatrist and Clinical System Pathway Lead at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
She is actively involved in population health management initiatives for long-term conditions and serves as Vice Chair of the Children’s Podiatry Special Advisory Group.
Nina emphasises evidence-based, patient-centred care and regularly presents at conferences, contributing to the advancement of children’s podiatry.
She has received the Diamond Award from the Royal College of Podiatry for her contributions.