Hello all. An interesting discussion. I am disabled (polio) but have a specific interest in Diabetes as most of the people I see professionally have diabetes, and many with Charcot. I am part of the Orthotics Campaign which aims to improve the supply of orthotics through the NHS. It has to be said the vast majority of patients receive an excellent service from the NHS, good support, good orthotics and good footwear when needed. But dealing consistently with Charcot seems to be a sticking point and that's where effective treatment and footwear matters most. Advice costs nothing, and if anyone needs leaflets on 'Orthotics (or footwear) through the NHS which I designed for the Polio Fellowship then please let me know. Philip