Did you know that 1 in 10 people over the age of 55 are likely to have a loss of sensation in their feet? Your podiatrist can help check this.
#UKFootHealthWeek24

Did you know an irregular heartbeat can often be detected during a podiatry screening? Podiatrists can detect Atrial Fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that causes 20% of strokes.
#UKFootHealthWeek24

Did you know over 10% of all fractures occur in the ankle? Reduce your risk by making sure your footwear keeps you stable when you are walking, especially on uneven ground.
#UKFootHealthWeek24

We’re in the health zone at the LAPS event at Aston Villa today showing professional athletes why retraining as a podiatrist is a great next step in their careers

This International Women's Day we honour all the women our members have told us inspire them this past year.
#IWD #IWD 24 #InspireInclusion

Voting Members are invited to submit their resolutions for the 2024 AGM by 4 April.

We want to celebrate the people who are making a difference to end the hidden harm crisis in leg and foot care. YOU HAVE 3 DAYS LEFT to nominate your Legs Matter Changemaker - find out more and apply or nominate 😀 legsmatter.org/healthcare-pro…

Thinking about a career in Podiatry? There is still time to apply for our PREPARE program

Applications close 1st March
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde GCU Podiatry

PREPARE (Pre-Registration Podiatry; Accessible Recruitment & Employment) Trainee Band 5 Annex 21 - NHS Scotland apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

Excellent opportunity for podiatrists and podiatry students to volunteer at the Special Olympics in Ireland this March. Check out the information below for more information Royal College of Podiatry

Our network of Union Representatives are a key part of supporting our members throughout the UK
#HeartUnions

Don't leave it until the last minute!
You have just 2 weeks left to enter #AHAwards
Closing date is 2 Feb
ahawards.co.uk/uk/
IBMS #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare Academy for Healthcare Science Professor Dame Sue Hill Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
Healthcare Science Cymru AHP Cymru Michelle Tennyson BSc MPA CF BAPO Music Therapy: BAMT College Of Operating Department Practitioners College of Paramedics British Academy of Audiology Royal College of Podiatry

Join us for a free member webinar for those in independent practice. The first in our new series is on Wednesday 24 January as we discuss managing and employing staff. Find out more at rcpod.org.uk/events-and-cou…

Want to work in a beautiful area of Scotland An exciting opportunity for B6 podiatrists to join our team NHS Forth Valley Royal College of Podiatry Podiatry Careers RCPod Jane Yarrow Professor Pauline Beirne Fiona Redding apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

Had a wonderful final session of 2023 with BBC Radio Scotland’s Weekly Surgery today. Looking forward to more sessions in 2024, but in the meantime you can catch up with the lovely Stephen Jardine and me around the 90min mark bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Nominations for Council are now open! Find out more at rcpod.org.uk/council-electi…
Applications close on 15 December.

Are you returning to the podiatry profession following a career break?

We want to share stories and advice for others in a future issue of The Podiatrist. Get in touch to tell us about your experiences by emailing [email protected]

Arch Support was founded to help our members in their times of need. Assistance with fees is just one of the many ways we can help. Find out more at rcpod.org.uk/membership/arc…

One of the few times I was standing still over the past few days 😂 Between the bright outfits and the Mary Poppins conference backpack, I’m only a flash of colour in the background of a few photos!

As the sun set on what was an incredible Royal College of Podiatry #podiatry2023 conference, the session I’m now going to talk about was my own.
Joined by the rather wonderful Dr Jodi Binning & Lawrence Ambrose RCPod we explored the discussion points around public health & its relevancy to podiatry..1/2

11 years ago I attended the Royal College of Podiatry conference as a podiatry student. This week I was a speaker on the main auditorium at the same conference. (1/n)