A long and winding road: Attaining independent prescribing rights for podiatrists.

The author reflects on the Department of Health (DH) policy and the announcement made Lord Howe on a legislation put before Parliament to enable podiatrists and physiotherapists to be non-medical independent prescribers. He also informs that Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) will undertake public consultation on the new prescribing standards to ensure effective regulatory control. He offers an appreciation to the DH team for making possible to access to medicines as and when needed.