Acknowledgements:We are very grateful to the following colleagues for their helpful advice and suggestions.

Ina Farrelly, Senior Podiatrist, Barts and The London NHS Trust

Patrick Gompertz, Consultant Physician, Stroke Service, Barts and The London NHS Trust

Anita Lightstone, Optometrist, RNIB's Head of Low Vision and Prevention

Caroline Rowlands, Chief Dietitian, Barts and The London NHS Trust

Clare Winter, Occupational Therapist, Barts and The London NHS Trust

Fran Worboys, Clinical Nurse Specialist in tissue viability, Barts and The London NHS Trust

The Centre for Health Care of Older People would also like to thank the following organisations and companies for their contribution and especially for the provision of images:

   Ecco shoes, UK

   NHS Health Scotland

   Nordic Care Services, UK

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