Members of the Royal College of Podiatry assembled for the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday, considering resolutions on member communications and branch activity funding, alongside receiving reports on the College’s work during the past year.

From careers outreach and growing the workforce, to digital transformation, governance reform and global research influence, 2025 and 2026 have been years of significant organisational change for the Royal College of Podiatry. This long-read is a look at the work the College is doing to modernise and to strengthen its support for members and the profession.

Healthcare professionals are being advised that selected batches of ChloraPrep 2% applicators are being recalled due to a potential sterility issue affecting the packaging process.

Members of the Royal College of Podiatry working on the Isle of Man have voted to accept a three-year pay offer from Manx Care linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Isle of Man.

The Royal College of Podiatry has appointed five independent advisors to a new Advisory Group designed to strengthen strategic oversight and bring external expertise into the organisation’s governance.

The government has announced a £3.2 million expansion of an NHS musculoskeletal programme in England after pilot sites reduced long waits for care. The move shows a growing policy focus on community-based care, prevention and helping people remain in work.