Footworks Podiatry Private Members Association Constitution (full)

Footworks Podiatry is a Private Members Association founded in March 2026 by Joanne Ashton BSc (Hons), MRCPod, HCPC-registered Podiatrist.

1. Purpose

The purpose of the Association is to provide podiatric assessment, advice, and care to its members within a private, consent-based framework, in accordance with professional standards and clinical judgment.

2. Stewardship

The Association is stewarded and operated by Joanne Ashton, who is responsible for the delivery of clinical care, maintenance of professional standards, oversight of services, and the member experience.

3. Membership

Membership is established by booking and attending an appointment.

Membership is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time.

Members may include adults attending for their own care, or children and vulnerable adults attending with a parent, guardian, carer, or authorised person.

4. Scope of care

Care provided within the Association may include routine podiatry, nail care, skin care, verruca treatment, fungal nail treatment, biomechanics assessment, footwear advice, custom orthoses, nail surgery, urgent foot care, and guidance with onward referral where appropriate.

All care is provided within the practitioner’s scope of professional competence and clinical judgment.

No guarantee of specific outcomes or cures is made.

5. Member contributions

Member contributions support the operation of the Association and may relate to clinical time, professional skill, treatment materials, equipment, and any goods supplied.

Contribution levels may vary depending on the appointment type, time allocated, treatment provided, materials used, or goods supplied.

Accepted contribution methods may change over time.

6. Professional standards and records

Care is provided in accordance with HCPC standards and relevant professional guidance.

Clinical records are maintained as part of professional obligations.

Clinical records are usually stored securely using Cliniko. Members may request paper clinical records where reasonably practicable.

7. Relationship to other healthcare

The Association does not replace the role of a GP, medical specialist, or emergency service.

Where appropriate, members may be advised to seek medical advice or onward referral.

8. Member responsibilities

Members are expected to provide accurate and relevant health information, attend appointments as agreed, give appropriate notice of cancellation, and take part in care decisions through informed consent.

9. Privacy and confidentiality

Member information, clinical records, and PMA matters are private and confidential.

Footworks does not share personal or clinical information with third parties unless requested by the member or authorised in writing.

Footworks membership, internal business matters, PMA affairs, and Association documents are private. They are not to be shared with third parties without permission.

Members are expected to respect the private nature of the Association.

10. Ethos

The Association exists to support members in maintaining comfort, mobility, and foot health through practical care, professional integrity, and informed consent.

11. Freedom of association

Footworks operates as a Private Members Association. Membership is voluntary and is established by booking and attending an appointment.

Members choose to access podiatric care within the Association’s private, consent-based framework.

Members remain free to ask questions, discuss treatment options, make informed choices, and withdraw from membership at any time.