A new Capability Framework is available for all healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with diabetic foot ulceration.

The Competency Framework has been updated be relevant for all clinicians in the multidisciplinary diabetic foot team (such as clinical support workers, GPs, orthotists, surgeons and tissue viability nurses), and includes three new dimensions: peripheral arterial disease; load distribution, load sharing and axial offloading in an active diabetic foot; and psychology screening and assessment.

It also includes a self-scoring element for each dimension to record and monitor your own capability, achievements and goals by hand or electronically*. 

The Framework has also been endorsed by a number of organisations and associations, such as the FDUK, Scottish Diabetes Foot Action Group, Diabetes UK, BAPO and the PCDS. 

*The pdf is interactive and changes can be made and saved on your device. Available on iOS, Android and desktop devices via Google Chrome or Firefox