The Institute of Podiatrists

02/12/2025

📣Our Quarter 1 membership journal is now complete and on its way to print!

This issue is packed with insightful articles from leading podiatry professionals, including Gaynor Wooldridge, Ivan Bristow, David Holland, and Andy Horwood. With a strong focus on Technology in Podiatry, it explores the latest developments in AI, POCUS devices, and essential guidance for private practitioners—covering everything from VAT considerations to data control.

📖The journal is available to members in hard copy and is offered digitally, free of charge, to all student podiatrists.

30/11/2025

NHS England's Workforce Training and Education directorate conduct the National Education and Training Survey (NETS) each year, offering a platform for healthcare learners and trainees to share their experiences and shape the future of healthcare education.

Open to all healthcare students, trainees, resident doctors, and apprentices, to provide feedback on induction, clinical supervision, facilities, learning opportunities, and teamwork they experience.

The survey closes on December 2nd.

To complete the survey visit https://www.hee.nhs.uk/nets-2025

29/11/2025

MEMBERS - The Direct Debit deadline for renewal is this coming Monday.

Our renewal process is fully digital and you will require access to the secure members area of our website. For all queries please contact Head Office.

28/11/2025

Our Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction course is now fully booked.

If you would like to register your interest ahead of our next date release please email info@iop-uk.org

28/11/2025

It's always a pleasure to attend this excellent even for all Healthcare professionals. Its a great opportunity to meet members, colleagues, trade partners and to promote the exceptional work of our profession 😊🦶 The Primary Care Show The College of Foot Health

We're thrilled to have The Institute of Podiatrists returning to The Primary Care Show!

The Institute of Podiatrists is the UK’s leading and innovative professional body dedicated to the care of the foot and lower limb. With a proud history spanning over 80 years, the Institute supports podiatrists and chiropodists at every stage of their careers, across both the public and private sectors.

Members benefit from access to accredited training, comprehensive continuing professional development, market-leading malpractice insurance, and expert legal support. As a strong advocate for the profession, the Institute is committed to advancing foot health awareness and promoting the highest standards of patient care.

Learn more at our 2026 event!

To exhibit alongside them, contact the team today: https://www.primarycareshow.co.uk/exhibitor-enquiry-form

27/11/2025

If you are a private practice podiatrist working in the UK, receiving qualifying income from self-employment and/or property, you’ll be legally required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax – based on the level of qualifying income – from the following dates:
👉April 2026, if your qualifying income is over £50,000 in the 2024 to 2025 tax year
👉April 2027, if your qualifying income is over £30,000 in the 2025 to 2026 tax year
👉April 2028, if your qualifying income is over £20,000 in the 2026 to 2027 tax year

Make sure you are prepared for this HMRC change. If you are a podiatrist without an accountant or bookkeeper you can:

📣register for the HMRC's next webinar via this link https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/4676774259283994713?source=Campaign-Dec-MTD-1

📣or catch-up with previous webinars here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-making-tax-digital

17/11/2025

Our newly updated Diabetic Foot Management course is designed to revise and build on the skills you already have, this hands-on training will strengthen your confidence in comprehensive diabetic foot screening assessments.

Delivered within a supervised live diabetic foot clinic, the course ensures that any issues identified can be addressed appropriately in real time.

Full course details, and registration at https://www.iop-uk.org/courses/diabetic-foot-management-in-practice-clinical-assessment-and-intervention.aspx

15/11/2025

Full course details, and registration, for our popular Steroid & Viscosupplementation Injection Therapies course is now available on our website 👉 https://www.iop-uk.org/courses/intra-articular-injection-therapies.aspx

13/11/2025

Our first in-person CPD events for 2026 are now confirmed! Visit https://www.iop-uk.org/Courses/ for full course details and to register

13/11/2025

🎉 Registration is now OPEN for !

Join over 5,000 primary care professionals - including GPs, practice managers, nurses, pharmacists, and the wider primary and integrated care team- for two inspiring days of learning, networking, and innovation.

✔️High-quality CPD education across eight content streams
✔️ Networking opportunities with leaders and peers across primary care
✔️ Access to 150+ innovative suppliers driving better patient care and practice efficiency
➕Plus much more! 🤩

Don’t miss this must-attend event for the primary care community.
Register FREE today👉https://bit.ly/4i16HP1

01/11/2025

26/10/2025

We are delighted to be registered with HM Revenue and Customs as an approved professional organisation and learned society (List 3) - meaning UK members can claim tax relief on their membership fees.

Full details in our communication to members or online here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3