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  1. [quote user="Val_2"]Supposing she was allowed to practice here, how is she going to manage without the language because she will have the bureaucratic side of things to deal with, possible courses to go on to allow her to work and other things she takes for granted in the UK. You must speak french here and not expect people to talk in english, it very rarely happens and as for targetting a british market, she should aim for the local market as the brits are not spending money like they did and also,a lot of this work is covered by the Carte Vitale and mutuelles which is something she would have to deal with as well. My friend's son is a chiropodist here,born and bred frenchman but it took many years of study and practicing before he could set up on his own and it is well governed by the health authorities too.[/quote] If you read the post properly you will see it said 'as a stop gap until she learns French'. Obviously the French market would be better - and if your toe is blue and falling off I think you would want to see someone - this isn't a luxury business. As for qualifications and experience she is not only a chiropodist but also a podiatrist. For those who don't know the difference chiropodists basically just do feet eg veruccas, toenail problems etc whereas Podiatrists do the whole lower limb eg sports injuries, insole casting after gait analysis where foot misalignment can not only cause problems in the leg but even back pain. More experience than most - 13 years in Chiro/Podo with her own private clinics and 20 years ITU nursing experience before that. And state registered in the UK which may be transferable - we'll look into that.
  2. [quote user="Val_2"]Supposing she was allowed to practice here, how is she going to manage without the language because she will have the bureaucratic side of things to deal with, possible courses to go on to allow her to work and other things she takes for granted in the UK. You must speak french here and not expect people to talk in english, it very rarely happens and as for targetting a british market, she should aim for the local market as the brits are not spending money like they did and also,a lot of this work is covered by the Carte Vitale and mutuelles which is something she would have to deal with as well. My friend's son is a chiropodist here,born and bred frenchman but it took many years of study and practicing before he could set up on his own and it is well governed by the health authorities too.[/quote] If you read the post properly you will see it said 'as a stop gap until she learns French'. Obviously the French market would be better - and if your toe is blue and falling off I think you would want to see someone - this isn't a luxury business. As for qualifications and experience she is not only a chiropodist but also a podiatrist. For those who don't know the difference chiropodists basically just do feet eg veruccas, toenail problems etc whereas Podiatrists do the whole lower limb eg sports injuries, insole casting after gait analysis where foot misalignment can not only cause problems in the leg but even back pain. More experience than most - 13 years in Chiro/Podo with her own private clinics and 20 years ITU nursing experience before that. And state registered in the UK which may be transferable - we'll look into that.
  3. Hello I'm putting out some feelers on behalf of my wife to see what the demand for an English Chiropodist/Podiatrist in the Charente might be. I'm working over here at the moment (I'm not in the same industry) but she is still doing her clinics in the UK. She covers everything from veruccas to nail surgery and gait analysis. The main problem for her to work here would be the language. So we were thinking if there were a lot of English speaking people out here it might be a good stop gap until she learns French well enough. I suppose this is more of a survey so we'd be grateful if people just replied to say yes and maybe which locale they're in. And of course any suggestions are welcome. Based in Angouleme. Thanks in advance to any replies John
  4. Hi I'm fairly new to the area - Angouleme. I'm in my 40s and work (animation) so looking for similar persons (30/40/50s) but who still have the music bug. I play guitar (lead and rhythm), sing/harmonise and write stuff too. I've played in bands and busked but a while ago. I was wondering if there were any other guitarists/bassists or drummers in the area up for jamming or band and social. Influences - Beatles Stones Hendrix Zeppelin Yardbirds Kinks and generally bluesy stuff and some folk too. Cheers John
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