Forthcoming conferences and events
Starting out in business - the essential facts
4 March 2025, 7.30 - 8.30pm
If you’re thinking of setting up and running your own business you’re going to be faced with numerous responsibilities and complexities.
In this webinar you will learn about the first steps in setting up in business, including how to maintain records to stay on the right side of HMRC. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
This is a live online event. It will not be recorded.
Northern Ireland conference and private practice day
21 and 22 March 2025, 9.00am - 5.00pm
The Northern Ireland conference and private practice day will be held at the Balmoral Hotel, Blacks Road, Dunmurry BT10 0MT on 21 and 22 March.
The conference will take place on Friday 21 March, followed by the private practice day on Saturday 22 March.
Sole trader v limited company - know the real facts
2 April 2025, 7.30 - 8.30pm
When you're starting out in business, deciding which business option is right for you can be highly confusing and have serious implications for your wealth.
In this webinar, David Davies of TWD Accountants explores the pros and cons of trading as a sole trader or a limited company.
This is a live online event and will feature a questions and answers session at the end. It will not be recorded.
Foot in diabetes module
Starting 1 May 2025
This 10 week blended learning module starting on 1 May and delivered virtually, concludes with an in-person teaching day in Salford on 24 July.
It is open to podiatrists and other registered healthcare professionals, with discounted rates available for members of the College.
Find out more here
HMRC and self-employed associates - what you need to know
7 May 2025, 7.30 - 8.30pm
Join the experts from TWD Accountants as we discuss how to ensure that you are compliant with HMRC rules around self-employment.
This is a live online event. It will not be recorded.
Find out more here
Virtual record keeping course
7 May 2025, 9.30am - 2.45pm
Join us online for a live interactive course looking at the Royal College of Podiatry's Record keeping and consent standards.
The course is suitable for podiatrists, podiatry students, assistant practitioners, practice managers and administrators. Non members are welcome to attend.
The course is likely to be over-subscribed so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Scottish Annual Conference 2025
23-24 May 2025
The Scottish Annual Conference will this year be held in Glasgow, with a fresh format spanning two days.
On the first day, the focus will be on footwear, and on the second, podiatric practice.
Children's Podiatry Specialist Advisory Group Annual Conference 2025
27 June 2025, 9.00am - 4.30pm
The Childen’s Podiatry Specialist Advisory Group will be holding its annual conference on Friday 27 June 2025 at Future Inn Cardiff Bay, Hemingway Road, Cardiff CF10 4AU.
This in-person event will be an opportunity to learn from experts in the field and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in children's podiatry.
Foot in diabetes module
Starting 8 September 2025
This 10 week blended learning module starting on 8 September and delivered virtually, concludes with an in-person teaching day in London on 4 December 2025.
It is open to podiatrists and other registered healthcare professionals, with discounted rates available for members of the College.
Find out more here
Virtual record keeping course
23 September 2025, 9.30am - 2.45pm
Join us online for a live interactive course looking at the Royal College of Podiatry's Record keeping and consent standards.
The course is suitable for podiatrists, podiatry students, assistant practitioners, practice managers and administrators. Non members are welcome to attend.
The course is likely to be over-subscribed so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025
20-22 November 2025 - Save the date!
The Royal College of Podiatry's 2025 Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held in Glasgow from 20-22 November at the SEC.
Past conferences and events
Maximise your membership: explore the benefits
13 February 2025, 7.00 - 8.00pm
Join us for this insightful webinar to help you discover all that Royal College of Podiatry membership has to offer!
Whether you're a current member or considering joining, this session is designed to give you an inside look at the full range of benefits, resources and support available.
Hear directly from RCPod staff about how to make the most of your membership, from professional development and networking opportunities to exclusive resources and education.
Webinar: HMRC and self-employed associates. What you need to know
11 February 2025, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Join the experts from TWD Accountants as we discuss how to ensure that you are compliant with HMRC rules around self-employment.
This is a live online event and will feature a questions and answers session at the end.
Find out more here
The 12th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference
31 January 2025
The 12th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference was held on 31 January 2025 at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5RJ.
The theme was Women in sports and professions.
Fireside chat: using social media in your practice
29 January 2025
The sixth in our series of online fireside chats which are each designed to facilitate the sharing of experiences and information on different aspects of private practice. Each session features a panel of expert speakers, followed by questions.
Virtual record keeping course
27 January 2025, 9.30am - 2.45pm
Join us online for a live interactive course looking at the Royal College of Podiatry's Record keeping and consent standards.
The course is suitable for podiatrists, podiatry students, assistant practitioners, practice managers and administrators. Non members are welcome to attend.
The course is likely to be over-subscribed so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Webinar: Sole trader v limited company - know the real facts!
7 January 2025, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
When you're starting out in business, deciding which business option is right for you can be highly confusing and have serious implications for your wealth.
In this webinar, David Davies of TWD Accountants explores the pros and cons of trading as a sole trader or a limited company.
Find out more here
Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024
28-30 November 2024
The Royal College of Podiatry's Annual Conference and Exhibition was held in Harrogate from 28-30 November 2024.
For more information, visit the conference page
A selection of the 2024 conference presentations are available here
Royal College of Podiatry at UK Careers Fairs
From August to November this year the College will be attending careers fairs across the UK for the purposes of boosting recruitment into the profession. The target audiences will be 16-18 year olds, and career changers.
Our recent news item sets out the dates and locations of the events, and how members can volunteer to get involved.
Find out more here
Fireside chats: Lessons from private practice
Our series of online fireside chats during 2024 were designed to facilitate the sharing of experiences and information on different aspects of private practice. Each session featured a panel of expert speakers, followed by questions. Topics covered included:
- Managing and employing staff
- Success in private practice - I did it my way
- Managing patient expectations and complaints
- Mental health and well-being
- Planning for the future
HMRC and self-employed associates. What you need to know
6 November 2024 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Join the experts from TWD Accountants as we discuss how to ensure that you are compliant with HMRC rules around self-employment.
This is a live online event and will feature a questions and answers session at the end.
Find out more here
Armed forces day: podiatry
23 October 2024 10.00am - 1.00pm
Join NHS England, Step into Health and the Royal College of Podiatry for a webinar exploring the wide range of career opportunities available for members of the armed forces community.
Webinar: Sole trader v limited company - know the real facts!
2 October 2024
When you're starting out in business, deciding which business option is right for you can be highly confusing and have serious implications for your wealth.
In this webinar, David Davies of TWD Accountants explored the pros and cons of trading as a sole trader or a limited company.
Find out more here
International Conference of Podiatric Medicine: Stepping up - shared podiatric challenges, shared global opportunities
4 September 2024
This year's one-day conference was designed to give an overview of the challenges facing the podiatry profession globally and provide approaches and perspectives for delegates to take away and apply to their local situations.
Attend either in person at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, or participate online.
Webinar: Starting out in business - the essential facts
3 September 2024
If you’re thinking of setting up and running your own business you’re going to be faced with numerous responsibilities and complexities.
In this webinar you will learn about the first steps in setting up in business, including how to maintain records to stay on the right side of HMRC. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
Find out more here
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Annual General Meetings Day 2024
29 June 2024
This year's Annual General Meetings Day was held on Saturday 29 June 2024 at 30 Euston Square, London NW1 2FB (Royal College of General Practitioners). Members were also able to join online.
Notices and literature for AGM Day were sent out 14 working days before the meeting date.
Children's Podiatry Specialist Advisory Group Annual Conference 2024
28 June 2024
The Children’s Podiatry Specialist Advisory Group held its annual conference on Friday 28 June 2024 at the studio, Manchester.
The theme for this year's conference was rheumatology. The included an ultrasound practical hands-on and theory session with multiple machines and realtime scanning of the foot.
Find out more here
Podiatric Surgery 2024
13-14 June 2024The Faculty of Podiatric Surgery conference 2024 was held from 13-14 June at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham, with a day of workshops on 12 June before the conference opened.
Download the Conference Programme
Download the Conference Handbook
Find out more here
Scottish one day conference
18 May 2024
The Scottish one day conference was held on 18 May 2024 at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore.
Find out more here
All Ireland Conference 2024
19-20 April 2024
The All Ireland Conference was held from 19-20 April 2024 at the Slieve Donnard Hotel in Newcastle, Northern Ireland.
The theme was Remapping the landscape of podiatry and included a look at the rapidly changing clinical and business environments affecting the profession.
Find out more here
Demystifying support worker accreditation webinar
12 and 13 March 2024: three time slotsA webinar for anyone interested in learning about how foot health support workers can get recognition and accreditation for their skills and abilities through the Royal College of Podiatry.
Membership benefits webinar
11 January 2024 at 7.00pm
Ever wondered about the untapped treasures hidden within your College membership?
This free webinar with our Director of Membership Services, Claire Angus, was designed to talk you through the full range of membership benefits.
The 11th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference
7-8 December 2023
The 11th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference was held on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 December 2023 at the Hallam Conference Centre, London.
This year's theme was Paediatric injuries and pain management in sports.
Annual Conference and Exhibition 2023: Podiatry 2023
23-25 November 2023
The Royal College of Podiatry's Annual Conference and Exhibition, Reimagining Podiatry, was held at the ACC Liverpool from 23-25 November 2023.
Visit our annual conference page
A selection of the 2023 conference presentations are available here
Podiatric Surgery 2023
22 November 2023The Faculty of Podiatric Surgery held its 2023 Conference at the ACC Liverpool on 22 November. The conference featured a variety of speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Find out more about the Podiatric Surgery Conference
A selection of the 2023 conference presentations are available here
Heart Rhythm Congress 2023
8-10 October 2023
HRC2023 is dedicated to all healthcare professionals across all disciplines with an interest in arrhythmias. There is something for everyone from consultant electrophysiologists, fellows, trainees, clinical scientists, general cardiologists, nurses, physiologists to general practitioners, stroke physicians and policy makers.
Royal College of Podiatry Awards 2023
22 September 2023
This year's Awards reception was held at the House of Lords on 22 September.
Find out more about the Awards
View our gallery of the 2023 winners
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Faculty of Podiatric Medicine annual conference
13 September 2023
The Faculty of Podiatric Medicine held an International conference of podiatric medicine: Standing on the edge of tomorrow, at the Royal College of Physicans and Surgeons of Glasgow, in person and virtually. Topics covered included the diabetic foot, biomechanics, vascular health and human factors.
Find out more
Annual General Meeting 2023
23 June 2023
This year's Annual General Meeting was held on 23 June 2023, online and in person, at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, Bristol.
Notices and literature for AGM Day were sent to Voting Members on 6 June 2023.
Find out more
The Scottish one-day conference
17 June 2023
The Scottish one-day conference was held on Saturday 17 June 2023 at Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling, Airthrey Road, Stirling, FK9 4LA
Orthopaedic Research UK/Royal College of Podiatry virtual course on paediatric practice for podiatrists
12 June-17 July 2023
Foot and ankle problems in children are common but can be challenging to get to grips with.
The six weekly virtual interactive webinars are now available for purchase.
Find out more here
Children's Podiatry Specialist Advisory Group Annual Conference
9 June 2023The Children’s Podiatry Specialist Advisory Group held their annual conference on Friday 9 June 2023 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre.
Topics included: dermatology; sleep; exercise and conditioning; and pain management.
The 10th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference
8 - 9 December 2022
The 10th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference took place on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 December 2022 at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Find out more
Royal College of Podiatry Awards 2022
23 September 2022
This year's Awards lunch will be held at the House of Lords on 23 September.
The Awards programme will be relaunched for 2023. Nomination packs will be available in the autumn.
Visit the Awards page to find out more.
View our gallery of the 2022 winners.
CANCELLED
Podiatry Wales 2022 / Podiatreg Cymru 2022
9-10 September 2022 / 9-10 Medi 2022
The organising committee of the Podiatry Wales Conference 2022 has announced that this event has been cancelled. More details on a new date will be released as soon as possible.
Those who had booked tickets will be contacted by the organising committee.
Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022
7-9 July 2022Podiatry 2022, at the ACC Liverpool, was the only major podiatry conference in the UK in 2022.
Many thanks to all those who attended to make this such a successful event.
Visit our Annual Conference 2022 page
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Faculty of Podiatric Medicine 10th Anniversary Conference
20 May 2022
The Faculty of Podiatric Medicine 10th Anniversary Conference, Prepared for the future, was a hybrid event, held both online and at the Royal College of Physicans and Surgeons of Glasgow.
View the programme here
Scottish One Day Conference
7 May 2022
The 2022 conference was organised by the Forth Valley Branch of the Royal College of Podiatry and held in Falkirk, Central Scotland.
All enquiries about conference should be directed to the organisers at the link below.
5th Transatlantic Wound Science/All Ireland Podiatry Conference
28-30 April 2022
The conference was held in Galway, Ireland, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Branch of the Royal College of Podiatry.
All enquiries about this conference should be directed to the organisers at the link below.
Faculty of Podiatric Surgery Conference 2022
16-18 March 2022The 2022 Faculty of Podiatric Surgery Conference was held in Daventry, at the Mercure Daventry Court Hotel, from 16-18 March 2022. It was the first in-person event since 2019 conference.
View the programme
9th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference 2021
2-3 December 2021The 9th Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference, Foot and ankle problems in sport and alternatives to steroid injections, took place at the Hallam Conference Centre in London in December 2021.
Annual Conference 2021
18-20 November 2021We were delighted to welcome over 1100 delegates, speakers and exhibitors to the Royal College of Podiatry's first face-to-face conference in two years at the ACC Liverpool.
Many thanks to all those who attended to make this such a successful event.
Visit our Annual Conference pages
Watch the video of the trade exhibition
Royal College of Podiatry Awards 2021
2021 Award recipients
The recipients of the Royal College of Podiatry's 2021 awards were honoured at a lunch reception at the House of Lords on 24 September 2021.
Summer Festival of Learning
23 and 26 June 2021The College's first ever Summer Festival of Learning was held online and open to members and non-members alike. All attendees should now have received an email with links and passwords for the presentations.
Details of the event are still available here
College of Podiatry special online event
25, 26 and 28 November 2020In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were delighted to welcome over 2600 members to our first ever online conference, held over three days in November 2020.