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.

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 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.