Borstal · Medway
Foot Care Business Start-Up Guide for Borstal
What you can and can't call yourself before you start working in Borstal and Medway.
Open the Foot Care Business Launch Kit to see everything included — £22If you're weighing up a mobile foot care business in Borstal, the key question isn't whether you need a licence -- it's which title you're legally allowed to use. Here's the breakdown for Borstal and Medway.
What the rules say
Foot care has no statutory training requirement of its own -- what's strictly off-limits is using the protected titles "podiatrist" or "chiropodist" without HCPC registration. Clients, insurers and care-home referrers will still generally expect to see recognised training. Public liability insurance isn't a legal must for a sole trader, but given the hands-on nature of the work, most practitioners treat it as non-negotiable.
Quick answers
What equipment do I need to start in Borstal?
At minimum, practitioners starting out in Borstal need basic instruments, sterilisation equipment, and appropriate clinical waste arrangements -- the Foot Care Business Launch Kit sets out the full starter list.
Can I call myself a foot care practitioner in Borstal without a qualification?
There's no statutory minimum qualification for general foot care work, provided you never use the protected titles "podiatrist" or "chiropodist" (HCPC-only) or misrepresent clinical qualifications you don't have. Clients and insurers in Borstal will still expect recognised training.
Do I need to be HCPC-registered to offer foot care in Borstal?
Only if you want to use the titles "podiatrist" or "chiropodist". You can provide general nail/callus/corn care in Borstal as a non-registered Foot Health Practitioner without HCPC registration.
How do I build a client base for a mobile foot care business in Borstal?
Many practitioners in Borstal start by building relationships with local care homes, GP surgeries and community groups, alongside word-of-mouth referrals. The Foot Care Business Launch Kit covers a full 30-day plan for getting your first clients.