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The largest UK professional body and trade union for HCPC registered podiatrists.

United Kingdom
Joined July 2009
The New Podiatrist is now live. A new editorial platform from the Royal College of Podiatry. Bringing together news, features, interviews and practical insight. Start with the launch editorial from Chris Morriss-Roberts. buff.ly/PPelcWk
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Belfast podiatrists Claire Byrne and Denise Killough have been recognised at the Advancing Healthcare Awards Northern Ireland for their contributions to diabetes research and clinical leadership. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Gait and Motion Technology Ltd award their Educational Leadership Award to Dr Helen Branthwaite. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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The Royal College of Podiatry website is now back online. Thank you for your patience during the disruption. rcpod.org.uk
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The College’s website is currently offline. We apologise for any inconvenience. Earlier today, the National Cyber Security Centre urged UK organisations to take immediate action to address a security issue affecting PHP. We are working with our IT partners to assess the issue.
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Bookings are now open for the Royal College of Podiatry’s new POM-S refresher course, designed for podiatrists who already hold the annotation.  newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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NHS Fife podiatrists are proud to showcase innovative practice that improves foot health for children and young people while helping to reduce inequalities and prevent disability. youtube.com/watch?v=rj51IVE7… @RoyColPod #AHPDayScot26
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Thanks to Karin Smyth, Minister of State for Health, for wishing AHPs a very happy Allied Health Professions day. Allied health professionals, across 14 professions, deliver better patient outcomes and better value for money all over the health and care system.
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Today is AHPs Day 2026, celebrating the contribution of podiatrists and allied health professionals to health and care. Read more about this year's theme and the future of AHPs in England. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Learning Labs, live demonstrations, emerging innovations and hands-on workshops. Here's what to expect from the exhibition at Podiatry 2026. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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More NHS appointments. More opportunities for student podiatrists to learn alongside clinicians. A new clinic at the University of Brighton is bringing the two together. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Applications are open for the RCPod's Dermatology in Podiatry Special Advisory Group. The closing date is 31 October 2026. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Scottish NHS unions, including the RCPod, have submitted their 2027/28 pay claim for staff covered by Agenda for Change. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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It started with a conversation on a Friday afternoon in clinic. It ended with published research into ultrasound-guided popliteal nerve blocks – and another question to investigate. Yang Sern Kang and Tommy Chan tell us what they found. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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The RCPod has joined 13 other NHS unions calling for talks over the Agenda for Change pay structure to restart. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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What happens when an emergency stops being something you've trained for and becomes something happening right in front of you? Podiatrist Fred Bellamy shares the lessons he learnt when it happened to him. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Members can download their new personalised insurance certificate and policy from their profile area on the members' site now. Not sure how to find it? View our guide at youtu.be/kshth1II-aU
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“Do not wing it.” Rachel Vernon remembers what it was like to speak at conference for the first time – from practising to the nth degree to finding 10 minutes of calm before taking the stage. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Jane Pritchard has been elected to the TUC General Council, continuing the Royal College of Podiatry's representation after Martin Furlong retires in early 2027. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Foot in Diabetes is returning this October. The six-week online course starts on 23 October, with new content released every Friday through TALUS. £350 members | £700 non-members Booking details coming soon. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Core. Enrichment. Advanced. What do the new Podiatry 2026 session tags mean? Here's how to use them when planning your conference. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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