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.

From NHS pay and employment rights to self-employed workers and professional autonomy, the Royal College of Podiatry took its place alongside the wider trade union movement at TUC Congress 2026 in Brighton.

Advanced podiatrists have an increasing range of technologies and treatments at their disposal. But returning to the fundamentals of podiatric care can sometimes be the most powerful intervention of all, argues Natalie Bennett.

Surrey Downs Health and Care Partnership has brought podiatry, MSK, diabetes and community services together through a series of Community Assess and Support Days. Laura Price and Nevena Hristova explain how the model works – and what they have learnt from seven events.

Taking you behind the scenes of the Royal College of Podiatry's campaigns to recruit future podiatrists and raise public awareness of lower limb health.

Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most familiar presentations in podiatric practice. Occasionally, though, an ulcer is not all it seems. Michelle Reynolds explains the subtle signs that could indicate melanoma.