Royal College of Podiatry (Rcpod)
The Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) is the only specialised TUC-affiliated trade union representing podiatrists in the UK.
As well as being a trade union, RCPod is the professional body for podiatrists, providing a comprehensive range of professional, employment and membership services.
RCPod supports members working across the NHS, independent practice and other sectors, providing advice, guidance and representation throughout their careers.
RCPod:
- supports members across all sectors of the profession
- protects podiatrists' employment rights and represents their interests on pay, terms and conditions and health and safety
- provides individual advice, support and representation on employment and professional matters
- offers access to advice and guidance from experienced professionals and leaders in podiatry
- NHS
- Independent practice
Subscriptions range from £95 to £458 annually, depending on membership type.
RCPod provides expert support and representation for members, including:
Employment support – immediate access to professional advice and assistance on employment, industrial relations and professional matters, including formal representation at HCPC, local and disciplinary hearings.
Trade union support – a national network of accredited union representatives providing local support on trade union matters.
Legal advice and support – representation at local and national level, together with access to a legal helpline.
Insurance cover – market-leading insurance covering areas including malpractice, public liability, legal defence costs, product liability, libel and slander.
Private practice support – advice on starting and managing a private practice, together with networking opportunities locally and nationally.
Professional resources – access to clinical guidelines and other professional documentation
Health and safety support – advice on areas including decontamination of instruments, infection control and risk assessment.
Member services – access to the members' website and a range of subscription payment and renewal options.
