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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.
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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.
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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.
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We have designed our conferences to ensure that they meet the professional development needs of every member, whether they work privately, in the NHS, in research and academia, or a combination.
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Find out what’s happening in a branch near you with a range of branch meetings and courses happening across the UK and online.
Post-graduate learning routes
Learning doesn’t need to stop at graduation. Find out more about the range of post-graduate qualifications available to continue your academic journey.
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Developing your skills
Podiatric surgery
Members can participate locally, visiting their podiatric surgery department and discuss complex cases with the consultant-led team. Each year there’s a national training day, plus a Faculty of Podiatric Surgery conference.
Enhanced scope of practice
Members can enhance their scope of practice in areas such as ultrasound, acupuncture and injection therapy.
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Members have access to our Fellowship programmes to advanced practice. Becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Podiatry in Podiatric Medicine (FCPodM) or a Fellow of the College of Podiatry in Podiatric Surgery (FCPodS).Find out more about Fellowship
Accredited Practice Scheme
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Future steps in your career
You might have just qualified or have been practising for 30 years. Whatever stage of your career you are at, we want you to go further and will support you all the way. The College offers you bespoke services to help your professional development, including mentoring, advice on returning to practice and an assistant practice programme.
Mentoring
Our online mentoring platform creates a space to share knowledge, skills, tools and guidance to support you, whether you want to be a mentor, a mentee, or both. Mentoring aims to help members with their professional development.
Starting your own practice
Members thinking of starting their own practice have access to our private practice handbook. This provides information on the aspects you will need to do and have in place. Our Professional Support Officers are also on hand to offer advice and support.
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Assistant practice
We have developed a successful assistant practice programme which is run by the College and underpins the development of your support workforce.
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Return to practice
Whether you have chosen to take time out from your career to raise children, travel, study or care for relatives, you may now be deciding to return to practice. Please get in touch with the Royal College of Podiatry and we will advise on the process.
Clinical standards
All registered podiatrists must maintain the appropriate level of clinical practice to ensure patient safety. We provide detailed guidance on all 14 standards, and these are reviewed regularly to ensure they are always up-to-date and reflect any change in legislation. The College also has Professional Support Officers on hand who can provide you with advice or assistance in these areas.