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Leading the way in diabetic foot care

Podiatrist Dr Joanne Paton has revolutionised an online resource to help health professionals carry out diabetic foot assessments.

Staying green on the scene – why it’s important to lower carbon emissions within the ambulance service

Pete Allum, Lecturer in Paramedic Practice, is researching into a little explored area when it comes to climate change – the ambulance service. He explains how vehicle emissions, plastic use and waste disposal are all areas to tackle.

Optometry student wins national award

Luke McRoy-Jones has been named Student of the Year in the AOP Awards 2019, organised by the Association of Optometrists (AOP).

Physio degree inspires future of dance fitness programme

Physiotherapy graduate Ros Glendinning is using her degree research to tailor choreography in her interactive dance fitness programme, CheeziFit

Helping special needs children through professional internship

Occupational therapy students Jade Hearson and Gemma Curtis have completed a studentship with a company that makes specialist equipment for children with special needs.

School of Health Professions interview days - social work

The University of Plymouth's School of Health Professions interview days - social work

School of Health Professions interview days

The University of Plymouth's School of Health Professions interview days

Food as a Lifestyle Motivator (FLM)

What's on at Plymouth University: Food as a Lifestyle Motivator (FLM) stakeholder workshop. Plymouth, 13 November 2015.

13 Nov 2015 09:30 - 16:30

Why wearing high heels should be a choice, not a requirement

University of Plymouth news: Emma Cowley, Lecturer in Podiatry, tells us why wearing high heels should be a choice, not a requirement

How do senior paramedics decide when to stop resuscitation? Research project to help inform guidelines

Paramedic Ali Coppola is undertaking a masters in Clinical Research (MClinRes) to explore pulseless electrical activity (PEA) out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) – as currently there is a limited evidence-base and guidelines in the area.

There’s no place for energy drinks in our children’s diets

As the Government proposes a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children, public health dietitian Dr Clare Pettinger explains why the evidence suggests it’s a good thing

Stepping up to offer lifesaving care – why is podiatry important?

Lecturer in Podiatry Emma Cowley explains why podiatry can be a hugely valuable career option