College and profession

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.

The Royal College of Podiatry's second symposium at the 21st Malvern Diabetic Foot Conference attracted a full audience as researchers presented the latest evidence on offloading, gait and footwear interventions for people living with diabetes.

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.

Diana Scott-Brown has been re-elected to the TUC Cymru General Council for a third consecutive term and will continue as Chair of the TUC Cymru Equalities Committee. Meanwhile, Royal College of Podiatry member Marie Laurent has been re-elected to the TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee for 2026–2027.

The Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards recognise the contribution allied health professionals make to patient care, celebrate good practice and showcase innovation across the professions.