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The New Podiatrist is now live. A new editorial platform from the Royal College of Podiatry. Bringing together news, features, interviews and practical insight. Start with the launch editorial from Chris Morriss-Roberts. buff.ly/PPelcWk
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It started with a conversation on a Friday afternoon in clinic. It ended with published research into ultrasound-guided popliteal nerve blocks – and another question to investigate. Yang Sern Kang and Tommy Chan tell us what they found. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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The RCPod has joined 13 other NHS unions calling for talks over the Agenda for Change pay structure to restart. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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What happens when an emergency stops being something you've trained for and becomes something happening right in front of you? Podiatrist Fred Bellamy shares the lessons he learnt when it happened to him. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Members can download their new personalised insurance certificate and policy from their profile area on the members' site now. Not sure how to find it? View our guide at youtu.be/kshth1II-aU
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“Do not wing it.” Rachel Vernon remembers what it was like to speak at conference for the first time – from practising to the nth degree to finding 10 minutes of calm before taking the stage. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Jane Pritchard has been elected to the TUC General Council, continuing the Royal College of Podiatry's representation after Martin Furlong retires in early 2027. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Foot in Diabetes is returning this October. The six-week online course starts on 23 October, with new content released every Friday through TALUS. £350 members | £700 non-members Booking details coming soon. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Core. Enrichment. Advanced. What do the new Podiatry 2026 session tags mean? Here's how to use them when planning your conference. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Why would a barrister leave the law for podiatry? Natasha Wood tells us why she swapped the Bar for a new career – and why she is prouder of her podiatry degree than any other qualification she holds. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Pay. Employment rights. Self-employment. Professional autonomy. Podiatry had plenty to say at TUC Congress 2026. Here's our dispatch from Brighton. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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The Royal College of Podiatry has joined 13 other health unions calling for talks on reforming the NHS Agenda for Change pay structure to resume. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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NICE is asking the public what it thinks about the growing role of AI in health and care. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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A two-day trial has taken place to see of robotic solutions could be used in routine health screening. #TheNationalRobotarium newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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The University of Huddersfield's podiatry team has received a national award recognising its collaborative approach to teaching and clinical education. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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A once-weekly insulin injection could replace daily injections for hundreds of thousands of people living with type 2 diabetes following a recommendation from NICE. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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The Royal College of Podiatry has responded to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2026, welcoming its focus on prevention and community care. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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We've extended the Podiatry 2026 early bird deadline by one week. Book by 8 September to save £75 on the member rate. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Eligible podiatry students will be able to receive placement travel and accommodation costs upfront from the start of the 2026/27 academic year. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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Is core podiatry really ‘basic’? Natalie Bennett argues that advanced podiatry is defined not by the tools we use, but by the clinical mind of the practitioner. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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As diabetes-related amputations fall in Cornwall, a new NHS campaign is encouraging people with diabetes to look after their feet and seek help early. newpodiatrist.rcpod.org.uk/n…
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