What’s happened 

In a consultative ballot with a 100% turnout, members on the Isle of Man voted to accept a three-year pay offer from Manx Care. 

The three-year deal, which is a change from the usual annual pay offer, is closely tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Isle of Man, and consists of the following: 

• 2026 to 2027: members will receive 4.65% pay rise, made up of CPI at 2.9% plus a fixed uplift of 1.75% 

• 2027 to 2028: members will receive CPI, plus 1.5% uplift 

• 2028 to 2029: members will receive CPI, plus 1.25% uplift 

By linking the pay deal to the CPI in the Isle of Man, pay for members of the College in the Isle of Man will keep pace with the cost of living, and give members greater certainty of their income over the next three years. 

Why this matters to members 

Pay negotiations are one of the ways the Royal College of Podiatry supports members in the workplace as both a professional body and trade union. 

The agreement provides members with greater certainty over future pay increases while helping to protect earnings against increases in the cost of living. 

The three-year arrangement also provides a longer period of stability than traditional annual pay negotiations, allowing members to plan with greater confidence while ensuring pay continues to reflect economic conditions. 

What happens next

The pay agreement will now be implemented by Manx Care, with the first increase taking effect for the 2026 to 2027 pay year. 

The Royal College of Podiatry will continue working with Manx Care and members to represent workplace interests and support future pay discussions.