The Royal College of Podiatry has responded to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2026, welcoming its focus on prevention, early intervention and delivering care closer to home. The response highlights the role podiatrists can play in reducing health inequalities, preventing avoidable complications and supporting sustainable health service reform in Scotland.

The government recently consulted on reforms to the legislation governing the General Medical Council. The Royal College of Podiatry responded – even though the GMC does not regulate podiatrists. Here’s why.

Enhanced practice gives podiatrists new opportunities for career development while helping services respond to growing demand and increasingly complex patient needs. But what does enhanced practice actually involve? And why is it becoming such an important part of the profession's future?