 Background: Many individuals living with arthritis in the UK are not able to access NHS podiatry services to manage their foot problems. We have previously reported perceived confusion over the definition of podiatry, a podiatrist’s skill set and where podiatrists can be of most benefit within the UK NHS organisation. Uncertainty was also reported with regards to decision making around 'patient access criteria' for UK NHS health care in relation to the lower limb. The aim of this study was to explore the views of stakeholders in podiatry services, patients, commissioners and general practitioners (GP), to further understand experiences of referral, access and provision of treatment in the NHS for foot problems for patients living with arthritis.