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Helen Bladon Helen became a Senior I Specialist Diabetes Podiatrist for Barnsley region in 2000 and was based in the diabetes centre within Barnsley District General Hospital . Working as part of the multidisciplinary team her duties included diabetes foot screening and management of patients with foot ulcers including treatment and manufacture of pressure relieving devices. Helen was also responsible for training community podiatrists and district / practice nurses in assessment of the foot in diabetes. In 2002 Helen gained a lecturing post at the Birmingham School of Podiatry, she taught research methods and pathomechanics of the foot in addition to supervising the students in the clinical setting. During this time she also gained a Certificate in Education from Birmingham University. Helen is currently working as a community podiatrist for Dudley PCT and is lecturing part time at the Birmingham School of Podiatry. Her areas of special interests include the high risk foot, diabetes and wound care. Helen continuously updates her professional knowledge and skills, therefore maintaining evidence based clinical practice. |