Forthcoming events
All members are invited to book and participate in the College's upcoming events:
This year's College of Podiatry Annual General Meetings Day will be held online on Saturday 26 June 2021. Find out more
The College's Summer Festival of Learning will be held online over two days, Wednesday 23 and Saturday 26 June. Find out more.
The College's Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held at the ACC Liverpool from 18-20 November 2021. Find out more.
Find a Podiatrist
Our plans for this year's Feet for Life Month in 2021 are going to be bigger than ever before! The theme is fit feet and our aim is to make sure everyone - in the street, on social media and in the press
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.
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’
BECOME A PODIATRIST
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.
How Much Can I Earn?
Earn from £24,214 up to £103,860 in the NHS
Earn from £20,000 to around £1,000,000 running your own successful business
Earn from £20,000 to around £1,000,000 running your own successful business
Funding
New funding has been announced by the Government for students in England from September 2020.
Find our more on our funding page
Find our more on our funding page
From the Blog
Media Centre
Here you can find the College of Podiatry’s latest press releases and media statements, as well as contact details for the national, country and regional media teams.
Social Media
Feetforlife retweeted:
As #FootHealthMonth2018 draws near to a close you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking what a great profession podiatry is. Challenging, caring, scientific, technical, varied, and full of prospects for your future.
And mature students, it’s never too late to pursue your dream...
And mature students, it’s never too late to pursue your dream...
28.07.2021
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We are celebrating the NHS’ 73rd birthday today by saying a Big Thank You to all of our members working on the frontline. You have worked tirelessly over the last 12 months to deliver the upmost care to your patients.
05.07.2021
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Join The College of Podiatry and Flexitol® for a free webinar hosted by Consultant Podiatrist, Richard Leigh.
The webinar ‘How to conduct a virtual diabetes foot screening’ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th July at 7:30pm.
http://ow.ly/zIlk50Fl9mP
The webinar ‘How to conduct a virtual diabetes foot screening’ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th July at 7:30pm.
http://ow.ly/zIlk50Fl9mP
04.07.2021
@CollegePodiatry
Join The College of Podiatry and Flexitol® for a free webinar hosted by Consultant Podiatrist, Richard Leigh.
The webinar ‘How to conduct a virtual diabetes foot screening’ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th July at 7:30pm.
http://ow.ly/zIlk50Fl9mP
The webinar ‘How to conduct a virtual diabetes foot screening’ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th July at 7:30pm.
http://ow.ly/zIlk50Fl9mP
03.07.2021
@CollegePodiatry
The early-bird rate to attend this year's Annual Conference at the ACC Liverpool on 18-20 November closes this Sunday 4 July 2021.
Get your tickets now by visiting cop.org.uk/copc21
#copc21
Get your tickets now by visiting cop.org.uk/copc21
#copc21
03.07.2021
@CollegePodiatry
The early-bird rate to attend this year's Annual Conference at the ACC Liverpool on 18-20 November closes this Sunday 4 July 2021.
Get your tickets now by visiting cop.org.uk/copc21
#copc21
Get your tickets now by visiting cop.org.uk/copc21
#copc21
02.07.2021
@CollegePodiatry
Join The College of Podiatry and Flexitol® for a free webinar hosted by Consultant Podiatrist, Richard Leigh.
The webinar ‘How to conduct a virtual diabetes foot screening’ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th July at 7:30pm.
http://ow.ly/zIlk50Fl9mP
The webinar ‘How to conduct a virtual diabetes foot screening’ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th July at 7:30pm.
http://ow.ly/zIlk50Fl9mP
02.07.2021
@CollegePodiatry
Join The College of Podiatry and Flexitol® for a free webinar hosted by Consultant Podiatrist, Richard Leigh.
The webinar ‘How to conduct a virtual diabetes foot screening’ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th July at 7:30pm.
http://ow.ly/zIlk50Fl9mP
The webinar ‘How to conduct a virtual diabetes foot screening’ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th July at 7:30pm.
http://ow.ly/zIlk50Fl9mP
01.07.2021
@CollegePodiatry
It’s been 3 years since the govt promised to evaluate the chronically failing Shared Parental Leave – and we still don’t have the report. Ask your MP to support a workable, well-paid maternity and parental leave scheme here:
http://ow.ly/jHXH50FmVQ5
http://ow.ly/jHXH50FmVQ5
01.07.2021
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We're now the Royal College of Podiatry and that means members have new post-nominals. Find out all you need to know over on our blog: http://ow.ly/Gt8w50Fmxsd
01.07.2021
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College of Podiatry updated their profile picture.
01.07.2021
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Leg ulcers in sickle cell disease - have you treated patients presenting with this? What's your experience? Email editorial@the-podiatrist.co.uk to be in with a chance of featuring in the September/October issue of
@ThePodiatristUK
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01.07.2021
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