Health Design Collective

15/05/2026

A bit more coverage for the footwear, this time by the MS Society who have written a blog on their website. Check it out…
https://www.mssociety.org.uk/research/latest-research/research-blog/can-new-footwear-combat-foot-drop-and-restore-independence?fbclid=IwVERDUAR0Rk5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEejzvY4DH3GiVRncow6IAT2hgjKsJBRUG1vi-2EKVyaZpS1dm4L4h-SFC2NWg_aem_sl47vNU6R3xh8LF3giJfhQ

We caught up with researchers from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, to find out more about their work developing footwear to combat foot drop.

15/05/2026

Well done to our director, Gillian Wilson, and our chief cheerleader, Jeanette Russell, who teamed up at the conference today to share our journey of using co-design in the development of our footwear for footdrop. Great job 👏🤩

18/03/2026

26/02/2026

🔴 Recruitment for a Foot Drop Study – Please share!

⭐ Your Voice Can Make a Difference – Help Us Improve Foot Drop Support ⭐

Do you live with foot drop ⁉️ We want to hear from you.

✅ If you are 18 or older, and living with foot drop, we invite you to take part in our 20-minute online survey.

✴️ Your insights will help us design solutions that reflect person-centred care and improve everyday life for people living with foot drop.

👉 To take part, please click on this link: 🔗https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/an-online-survey-to-explore-the-lived-experiences-of-individu-1

📩 If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

10/06/2025

🦶👨‍⚕️What are the treatments for foot drop?

Explore the treatment options for drop foot here >>>>>>
https://www.healthdesigncollective.co.uk/post/what-are-the-treatments-for-foot-drop

There are various treatment options for foot drop and it often depends on the underlying cause. If the foot drop is caused by some treatable condition such as compression of nerves, then treatment may be curative. If the cause is a chronic condition like MS, then it is unlikely that the foot drop ca...

20/05/2025

Thank you for your interest in our innovative footwear for foot-drop. If you would like more information about this ground-breaking research, you can read our press release at https://www.qmu.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2025/2025512-game-changing-footwear-prevents-trips-and-falls-in-stroke-ms-survivors
If you would like to express an interest directly to the research team, please go to the Health Design Collective website and complete a contact form: https://www.healthdesigncollective.co.uk/get-involved . Our research team will then add you to a secure database for further updates on the research project, and on when the footwear will be launched in the future.

We aim to involve and build relationships with end-users to collaborate with them in the co-design process.

15/05/2025

🔴Exciting News: Our Foot Drop Shoe Featured on the BBC!!

We’re thrilled to share that the Health Design Collective has been featured by the BBC for our groundbreaking work on a shoe designed specifically for people living with foot drop.

This feature highlights not just the innovation, but the real-life impact—told through the inspiring story of Jeanette, one of our prototype users who’s been using these in daily life.

▶️ Check out the full story and see how design can truly make a difference.
🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy6wz8vnx0o

13/05/2025

🦶 Difficulty lifting your foot? Numbness? Leg weakness?

These might be signs of foot drop🚩
Here are the early signs of FOOT DROP you shouldn’t ignore:
👉 https://www.healthdesigncollective.co.uk/post/10-red-flag-symptoms-of-foot-drop

11/05/2025

👟 Do you have foot drop?

We’re looking for people to help test innovative shoes designed to make life easier with foot drop.

Your insights are vital to shaping solutions that genuinely meet your needs.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.healthdesigncollective.co.uk/products

If you have any questions or would like more details about what participation involves, please contact [email protected].

06/05/2025

Think you might have foot drop? Here's how to find out.
Foot drop can sneak up on you, but early signs are easier to spot than you might think. In our most-read blog post, we break down how you can test yourself at home and what steps to take if something feels off.

Read the full guide >>>>>>
https://www.healthdesigncollective.co.uk/post/how-do-you-test-yourself-for-foot-drop