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Our strict code of ethics ensures the best quality of care to the public. Supporting, developing and inspiring podiatry professionals.

The Institute of Podiatrists (IoP) is a professional body, serving, developing and supporting practitioners throughout the entire profession of podiatry and podiatric medicine. It is a priority of the Institute of Podiatrists that our members adhere to our strict code of conduct and that we are able to provide our members with the support they require, through ongoing training, peer discussion and education to continue their professional development. Ensuring that the latest treatments and the greatest care is always being provided to the public. It is also our mission to inform the public of ways in which podiatrists can provide treatment and information on all medical problems of the feet, as well as showing ways to manage foot health and how to prevent common problems or injury. Members have access to a confidential advice service, including advice from the IoP medicines and procedures panel (MaPP) on the use of drugs and therapeutics as well as appropriate podiatric procedures.

06/01/2026

Due to high demand an additional date has been added for our Diabetic Foot Management Course.

Designed to build on the skills you already have, this hands-on training will strengthen your confidence and significantly accelerate your ability to carry out comprehensive diabetic foot screening assessments in accordance to current regulatory guidelines.

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

For full course details and bookings visit https://www.iop-uk.org/courses/diabetic-foot-management-in-practice-clinical-assessment-and-intervention.aspx

05/01/2026

Our team are back in the office today after the Christmas and New Year break. If you have left a message for us during this time please bear with us as we work through them today.

For all urgent enquiries please call on 01704 546 141

31/12/2025

Wishing all our wonderful members, followers, colleagues and peers a very Happy New Year! Here's to a very proactive year for our profession 🍾🥂🦶

30/12/2025

If you are yet to renew your membership for 2026 please use the members area of the website before midnight tomorrow night

27/12/2025

Due to high demand our Education Faculty are delighted to launch this 6-week, regulator-aligned course combining expert theory with hands-on cadaver-based practical training, giving you the confidence, competence, and compliance to safely perform minor podiatric skin surgery within scope of practice.

✔ Practical surgical techniques
✔ Legal & professional compliance
✔ Reduced referrals, improved patient care
✔ Valuable CPD for career progression

Full course details and registration https://www.iop-uk.org/courses/podiatric-skin-surgery.aspx

23/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone reading this post.

Our hardworking elves (also known as our Head Office team) will be closing their laptops for a well-earned Christmas break with loved ones from 4pm today. Please do get in touch before then if you need any support ❄️🎄🎁🎅🏽

19/12/2025

Head Office will be closing next Tuesday for the Christmas break returning in the New Year. A reminder that if you need any support in renewing your membership via our new digital system please contact our team before we close - info@iop-uk.org / 01704 546 141

10/12/2025

Our team will be available right up until 4pm on 23rd December. Please do get in touch before then with any questions you have or if you require any support

06/12/2025

MEMBERS - Our new fully digital renewal system is open. The renewal window will close at midnight on 31st December 2025. If you need any support with renewal please contact Head Office

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.

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The Institute Of Podiatrists, 150 Lord Street
Southport
PR90NP

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

01704 546141

Website

https://iop-uk.org/

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