Foot and ankle

Book

Overview

This foot and ankle course intends to provide a deeper understanding of the foot in rheumatology.

Date

25-26 June 2026

Venue

Doubletree by Hilton, Leeds

CPD

12 credits

Audience: entire multidisciplinary team

Developed by clinical and research leaders in foot and ankle rheumatology, this programme offers the opportunity to refresh your knowledge about the foot and ankle and gain confidence in assessing and managing foot and ankle disorders in rheumatology.

Learning objectives

To improve attendees鈥� skills and confidence in assessing and managing the foot and ankle in rheumatology.
To provide attendees with a refresher of foot and ankle anatomy.鈥€�
To improve attendees鈥� knowledge of how rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (including inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, connective tissue diseases, and non-inflammatory conditions) present in the foot and ankle鈥�.
To ensure attendees understand the role of the multidisciplinary team within foot and ankle rheumatology services鈥�.
To provide attendees with an in-depth overview of conservative, pharmacological and surgical treatment options for foot and ankle disorders in rheumatology.

Pricing

Members

Non-members

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

£320

+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£230

+VAT

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, foundation trainee, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£175

+VAT

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

£495

+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£345

+VAT

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, foundation trainee, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£270

+VAT

2026 programme

Day 1

Day 2

Morning

Afternoon

Morning

Afternoon

Bursary

Health professionals, nurses and trainees can apply for an education bursary for this course; you could access up to 拢300 towards the cost of the registration fee, travel and accommodation. Bursaries for education courses in 2026 are open for applications.

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Overview

Foot & ankle course

25-26 June 2026 - Please note we can only accept payment by card for our bookings

Pricing

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, foundation trainee, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, foundation trainee, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

2026 programme

Morning

Afternoon

Morning

Afternoon

Bursary

Health professionals, nurses and trainees can apply for an education bursary for this course; you could access up to 拢300 towards the cost of the registration fee, travel and accommodation. Bursaries for education courses in 2026 are open for applications.

Find out more

爆走黑料

Foot and ankle

Overview

Foot & ankle course

25-26 June 2026 - Please note we can only accept payment by card for our bookings

Pricing

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, foundation trainee, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, foundation trainee, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

2026 programme

Morning

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

09:30-9:50

Arrival, registration and refreshments

09:50-10:00

Welcome and introduction to the course

Professor Philip Helliwell & Professor Heidi Siddle

10:00-10:50

Foot anatomy and function

Professor Anthony Redmond

10:50-11:10

Break

11:10-12:40

Workshops: Surface anatomyVascular assessmentFunction and gaitNeurological assessment

Professor Philip Helliwell, Professor Heidi Siddle, Mr Thomas Dickie, Professor Anthony Redmond, Dr Richard Wilkins & Ms Sallie O'Connell

12:40-13:30

Lunch

Afternoon

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

13:30-14:45

The foot and ankle in rheumatic disease

13:30-13:50

Osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal disorders

Dr Michael Backhouse

13:50-14:10

Rheumatoid arthritis

Professor Heidi Siddle

14:10-14:30

Spondyloarthropathies and crystal arthropathies

Professor Philip Helliwell

14:30-14:45

Connective tissue disorders

Professor Heidi Siddle

14:45-15:45

Patient assessment workshops: Psoriatic arthritisRheumatoid arthritisOsteoarthritisSystemic sclerosis

Professor Philip Helliwell, Professor Heidi Siddle, Dr Michael Backhouse & Dr Richard Wilkins

15:45-16:00

Break

16:00-17:00

Patient assessment workshops (continued): Psoriatic arthritisRheumatoid arthritisOsteoarthritisSystemic sclerosis

Professor Philip Helliwell, Professor Heidi Siddle, Dr Michael Backhouse & Dr Richard Wilkins

17:00-17:30

Quiz

Professor Philip Helliwell & Professor Heidi Siddle

Morning

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

08:40-09:00

Arrival and refreshments

09:00-09:45

Imaging the foot

Dr Muthusamy Chandramohan

09:45-12:45

Management of the foot in rheumatology

09:45-10:15

BSR Guideline and core domains for foot and ankle disorders

Professor Heidi Siddle & Ms Lara Chapman

10:15-10:45

Osteoarthritis

Dr Jill Halstead-Rastrick

10:45-11:00

Break

Workshops:

Surface anatomy
Vascular assessment
Function and gait
Neurological assessment

Patient assessment workshops:

Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Systemic sclerosis

Patient assessment workshops (continued):

Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Systemic sclerosis

Workshops:

Ultrasound
Footwear and orthoses
Instrumented gait analysis
Injection therapy

Workshops (continued):

Ultrasound
Footwear and orthoses
Instrumented gait analysis
Injection therapy