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17.09.2021

Removal of age discrimination in NHS pension schemes (McCloud)

Update on changes to public service pensions

09.09.2021

Standards for the foot health workforce

Health Education England is launching its standards for the foot health support workforce

08.09.2021

Press release: Health Education England publish First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care: (Podiatry) - A Roadmap to Practice

Health Education England (HEE) has today released First Contact Practitioners (FCP) and Advanced Practitioners (AP) in Primary Care: (Podiatry) - A Roadmap to Practice

12.08.2021

National Patient Safety Alert: Phenol. August 2021

A Patient Safety Alert (PSA) has been issued regarding the supply and use of multi-use bottles of liquid phenol 80%.

02.08.2021

Royal College of Podiatry statement on abuse levelled at the Royal College of Midwives

Statement following the release of COVID-19 guidance for pregnant women

22.07.2021

NHS pay offer in England and Wales

Update on the Government's response to the NHS Pay Review Body's recommendations

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Improving Diabetic Foot Care: A Guide for Commissioners

This website is aimed at commissioners in the NHS in England. It will provide information on your local services and on how you can transform lives and reduce NHS costs through improved diabetic foot care.

A Guide for Commissioners Diabetic Foot Screening

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Join a unique community of health professionals working to support the UK’s foot health

Just some of the membership benefits:

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Including £15 million of malpractice insurance, trade union membership, support with HCPC cases and audits.

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An association of your peers, this includes networking and events nationally and through your local branch, mentoring, peer to peer support and advice.

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We are the only specialised TUC-affiliated union representing chiropodists and podiatrists in the UK.

Wherever you work as a podiatrist we are there to give you advice and support on employment issues. Whether you are an employer, an employee, an apprentice or on a contract – we can give you advice and support

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Thinking of a becoming a Podiatrist?

Whether you are straight from school or coming to podiatry as a second career your time at university will be a challenging but exciting journey towards an ever changing profession.

The Degree

There are 15 universities in the UK and Republic of Ireland offering a a variety of training routes to a degree in Podiatry / Podiatric Medicine in the UK and Ireland.

Career Options

There are so many choices of career paths to follow when you have qualified. Working in the NHS, private practice, academia, surgery, sports and paediatrics are just a few examples to begin with.