AHP 5a: Supporting AHP to return to practice (RtP) and return to NHS

Returning to the profession

If you are a qualified podiatrist whose HCPC registration has lapsed, support is available to help  you return to practice.

For a wide range of reasons, podiatrists can cease to practice. Some people choose to take time out from their career to raise children, travel, study or care for relatives. Some embark on new careers, due to circumstances or opportunity, and allow their HCPC registration and CPD to lapse. Some choose not to register with the HCPC in the first place after qualifying.

In many cases, people decide later that they want to return to clinical practice, but don't always know how to approach this.

No matter where you're returning from, where you're returning to, or the reasons behind taking a break, we're excited to welcome you back and support your journey in returning to practice.


Download Return to practice information for podiatrists and their mentors