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A network of healthcare professionals dedicated to the improvement of diabetes footcare in England

The EDFN is a group of diabetes foot champions who established a network across England to improve outcomes for people with diabetes by influencing change.

If you are involved in diabetes footcare, join our network and become part of a new community dedicated to improving care and reducing amputations.

Conference speaker to share how NHS Resolution can serve as a driver for change in diabetes footcare

A review of clinical negligence claims in diabetes and lower limb complications will be the subject of a speaker session at the upcoming EDFN National Conferenc...

Conference speaker to explore how Podiatry Career Framework could mobilise the profession

One of the speaker sessions at the upcoming EDFN National Conference will put careers in podiatry under the spotlight and look at how personal aspirations and a...

New Chair of Association of British Clinical Diabetologists announced

The newly appointed Chair of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists has promised to ‘support and advocate’ for his colleagues and peers in his new r...

Telemedicine is ‘non-inferior’ to standard of care in reducing healing time in foot ulcer in diabetes

Meta-analysis has revealed similar outcomes in reducing foot ulcer healing times when telemedicine is used, compared to standard care. Six studies were included...

Study explores main factors affecting surgical level in major amputations

The data of people with foot conditions in diabetes who had major amputations has been analysed in a new study to determine the relevant factors which affected ...

Social isolation linked to ulcer severity in those with diabetic foot, study highlights

Shining the spotlight on social isolation could help improve outcomes for people with diabetes with foot ulcer, new research has recommended. A study of 160 peo...

Training opportunities and resources under the spotlight in latest EDFN podcast

The new Head of Education and Professional Development at the Royal College of Podiatry has discussed his role in the latest episode of the EDFN’s Talking Feet ...

Leading diabetes conference gives ‘vital boost’ to care

A record-breaking number of healthcare professionals attended Diabetes Professional Care to learn about the latest best practice to boost frontline NHS services...

Invitation to participate in research of women with diabetes

Healthcare professionals who care for women with diabetes have been invited to participate in an academic research study about asking women with diabetes about ...

The Talking Feet Podcast: the podcast of the EDFN
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Sharing best practice

Our members get access to the latest best practice in diabetes footcare, we share what works to speed up the improvements to care pathways and clinical care.

Professional forum

Engage with footcare professionals in our interactive online forum, where you can set up topics, pose questions, gain feedback and share ideas.

Education

Our network is dedicated to improving footcare for people with diabetes through the provision of high-quality education for professionals.

Podcasts

Leading names from the NHS and research will be featured in this new podcast series, which supplements our news and education services.

Webinars

Get up-to-date with the latest research and clinical breakthroughs through a series of educational and informative webinars.

Latest news

Catch up with all the new developments involving diabetes footcare in England.