Dr Veronica Newton PhD, MSc, BSc, DPodM, PGCert, SFHEA, MRCPod is a part time Lecturer in Podiatry at the University of Salford and part time in private practice. Senior Fellowship of Advance HE. Veronica has developed a special interest on hormone changes related to menopause and musculoskeletal symptoms in the lower limb. Her knowledge and skills support people in private practice, facilitated by the completion of additional training. She has worked with the Royal College of Podiatry offering stakeholder feedback on NICE guidelines for the Menopause and is part of a University group supporting multi-disciplinary research across the life course.