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The Royal College of Podiatry has developed a new seven-week online course to help podiatrists refresh their knowledge and build confidence in using their POM-S annotation.
There's more to the exhibition at Podiatry 2026 than stands and suppliers. From live demonstrations and Learning Labs to an Innovation Zone showcasing emerging ideas, here's what to look out for at the ICC Birmingham this November.
Yang Sern Kang and Tommy Chan looked back at the use of ultrasound-guided popliteal nerve blocks as the sole anaesthetic for foot surgery in their service. They explain what they found, what surprised them – and the new questions their research has raised.
The Royal College of Podiatry has developed a new seven-week online course to help podiatrists refresh their knowledge and build confidence in using their POM-S annotation.
There's more to the exhibition at Podiatry 2026 than stands and suppliers. From live demonstrations and Learning Labs to an Innovation Zone showcasing emerging ideas, here's what to look out for at the ICC Birmingham this November.
Yang Sern Kang and Tommy Chan looked back at the use of ultrasound-guided popliteal nerve blocks as the sole anaesthetic for foot surgery in their service. They explain what they found, what surprised them – and the new questions their research has raised.
The Royal College of Podiatry has developed a new seven-week online course to help podiatrists refresh their knowledge and build confidence in using their POM-S annotation.
There's more to the exhibition at Podiatry 2026 than stands and suppliers. From live demonstrations and Learning Labs to an Innovation Zone showcasing emerging ideas, here's what to look out for at the ICC Birmingham this November.
Yang Sern Kang and Tommy Chan looked back at the use of ultrasound-guided popliteal nerve blocks as the sole anaesthetic for foot surgery in their service. They explain what they found, what surprised them – and the new questions their research has raised.
The Royal College of Podiatry has developed a new seven-week online course to help podiatrists refresh their knowledge and build confidence in using their POM-S annotation.
There's more to the exhibition at Podiatry 2026 than stands and suppliers. From live demonstrations and Learning Labs to an Innovation Zone showcasing emerging ideas, here's what to look out for at the ICC Birmingham this November.
Yang Sern Kang and Tommy Chan looked back at the use of ultrasound-guided popliteal nerve blocks as the sole anaesthetic for foot surgery in their service. They explain what they found, what surprised them – and the new questions their research has raised.
Feature of the week
During his clinical career, podiatrist Fred Bellamy was involved in two incidents in which patients experienced severe adverse reactions following the administration of local anaesthetic during nail surgery. Both became medical emergencies. But looking back, Bellamy says some of the most useful lessons came from things his clinical training had not prepared him to expect.
Rachel Vernon was thrown in at the deep end when she was invited to speak at conference for the first time. She explains why she practised everything down to her mannerisms, how she dealt with imposter syndrome – and why first-time speakers shouldn’t try to wing it.
Rachel Vernon was thrown in at the deep end when she was invited to speak at conference for the first time. She explains why she practised everything down to her mannerisms, how she dealt with imposter syndrome – and why first-time speakers shouldn’t try to wing it.
For the first time, sessions at Podiatry 2026 are tagged core, enrichment or advancing. Here's what the three labels mean – and how to use them when planning your conference.
For the first time, sessions at Podiatry 2026 are tagged core, enrichment or advancing. Here's what the three labels mean – and how to use them when planning your conference.
Natasha Wood trained as a barrister, worked at the European Court of Human Rights and spent years advocating for people at their most vulnerable. Then she discovered a profession she had barely heard of.
Natasha Wood trained as a barrister, worked at the European Court of Human Rights and spent years advocating for people at their most vulnerable. Then she discovered a profession she had barely heard of.
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The Royal College of Podiatry has developed a new seven-week online course to help podiatrists refresh their knowledge and build confidence in using their POM-S annotation.
Podiatrists across the UK are joining colleagues from the allied health professions today (Wednesday 14 October) to mark AHPs Day 2026.
There's more to the exhibition at Podiatry 2026 than stands and suppliers. From live demonstrations and Learning Labs to an Innovation Zone showcasing emerging ideas, here's what to look out for at the ICC Birmingham this November.
A new clinic at the University of Brighton will provide more than 4,500 additional NHS podiatry appointments each year while giving students experience of treating patients alongside practising clinicians.
The Royal College of Podiatry is inviting applications from members with advanced knowledge or significant clinical experience in lower limb dermatology. Applications close on 31 October 2026.
The Royal College of Podiatry has joined other NHS unions in Scotland in submitting a pay claim for staff covered by Agenda for Change.
The Royal College of Podiatry has developed a new seven-week online course to help podiatrists refresh their knowledge and build confidence in using their POM-S annotation.
Podiatrists across the UK are joining colleagues from the allied health professions today (Wednesday 14 October) to mark AHPs Day 2026.
There's more to the exhibition at Podiatry 2026 than stands and suppliers. From live demonstrations and Learning Labs to an Innovation Zone showcasing emerging ideas, here's what to look out for at the ICC Birmingham this November.
A new clinic at the University of Brighton will provide more than 4,500 additional NHS podiatry appointments each year while giving students experience of treating patients alongside practising clinicians.
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Podiatrists across the UK are joining colleagues from the allied health professions today (Wednesday 14 October) to mark AHPs Day 2026.
Podiatrists across the UK are joining colleagues from the allied health professions today (Wednesday 14 October) to mark AHPs Day 2026.
A new clinic at the University of Brighton will provide more than 4,500 additional NHS podiatry appointments each year while giving students experience of treating patients alongside practising clinicians.
A new clinic at the University of Brighton will provide more than 4,500 additional NHS podiatry appointments each year while giving students experience of treating patients alongside practising clinicians.
The Royal College of Podiatry is inviting applications from members with advanced knowledge or significant clinical experience in lower limb dermatology. Applications close on 31 October 2026.
The Royal College of Podiatry is inviting applications from members with advanced knowledge or significant clinical experience in lower limb dermatology. Applications close on 31 October 2026.
The Royal College of Podiatry has joined other NHS unions in Scotland in submitting a pay claim for staff covered by Agenda for Change.
The Royal College of Podiatry has joined other NHS unions in Scotland in submitting a pay claim for staff covered by Agenda for Change.
The Royal College of Podiatry has joined 13 other trade unions in calling on Health Secretary Yvette Cooper to restart negotiations over the Agenda for Change pay structure.
The Royal College of Podiatry has joined 13 other trade unions in calling on Health Secretary Yvette Cooper to restart negotiations over the Agenda for Change pay structure.
Jane Pritchard will represent smaller unions on the TUC General Council, taking over from RCPod Deputy General Secretary Martin Furlong after seven years in the role.
Jane Pritchard will represent smaller unions on the TUC General Council, taking over from RCPod Deputy General Secretary Martin Furlong after seven years in the role.
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Podiatry 2026
Podiatry 2026
Podiatry 2026
Two events, three days of high-impact CPD — our reimagined annual conference and exhibition, plus the RCPod Learning Academy Immersive Day.
Two events, three days of high-impact CPD — our reimagined annual conference and exhibition, plus the RCPod Learning Academy Immersive Day.
26–28 November
ICC Birmingham
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26–28
Nov 2026
ICC Birmingham
Conference & Exhibition + Immersive Day