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01.12.2021

Northern Ireland NHS Agenda for Change 3% pay award announced

The Minister for Health, Mr Robin Swann MLA, has announced that there will be a 3% consolidated pay uplift for all Agenda for Change staff for 2021/2022.

29.11.2021

An update on manadatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all NHS staff

The Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) supports the COVID-19 vaccination programme, and it has used its voice to encourage its members to use it for their safety and that of their patients.

16.11.2021

Royal College of Podiatry publishes landmark Saks Report

Landmark report published on the future of the profession

26.10.2021

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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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Making the most of our CPD resources, online learning, courses and journals.

Part of a community

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

Shaping the future of podiatry

A collective voice, lobbying and campaigning on issues affecting the profession both nationally and locally, raising the its profile and supporting students.

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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.