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Ilkley podiatrist wins national award for diabetic foot care

Monday, 12 October 2026 08:30

Winner: Amy Barrett (right) at the National Gait & Motion Awards.

A specialist podiatrist at LFW Podiatry has won a national award recognising her work in diabetic foot care.

Amy Barrett received the Diabetic Foot Champion Award at the National Gait & Motion Awards in Birmingham.

She attended alongside Lynda Forbes-Wake, Director and Lead Podiatrist of LFW Podiatry, who was also nominated for the Community Award in recognition of her services to podiatry.

Amy has more than 15 years’ experience as an NHS Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist, working to prevent diabetic foot complications, ulceration and potential limb loss.

Since joining LFW Podiatry 18 months ago, she has combined her clinical experience with Footscan pressure analysis and Phits 3D-printed orthotic technology. The practice says these help identify areas of excessive pressure and reduce the risk of diabetic foot complications.

Lynda, who nominated Amy for the award, said:

“I am absolutely thrilled that Amy has won this national award. She is an exceptionally knowledgeable, dedicated and compassionate podiatrist who genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives.

"Her commitment to diabetic foot care and preventing potentially life-changing complications is outstanding.

“To see her hard work recognised nationally is wonderful, and we are incredibly proud to have her as part of the LFW team.”

Established in 2015, LFW Podiatry is an independent practice with clinics in Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Its services include routine foot care, diabetic foot assessments, biomechanics, orthotic therapy and nail surgery.

To find out more about the services available or enquire about an appointment, contact LFW Podiatry.

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