Student membership benefits

Get free membership of the Royal College of Podiatry if you are studying podiatry at a recognised UK university.

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Joining the Royal College of Podiatry provides comprehensive professional support designed to enhance your career and protect your professional interests. If you're an apprentice podiatrist, you also get immediate access to the trade union.

Insurance coverage

You get:

£15 million professional insurance policy that is specifically for podiatrists
covering malpractice, public liability and legal defence costs
protection during your academic and professional practice

Legal and professional representation

Legal and professional
representation

Legal and professional representation

Your membership includes access to:

employment-related advice and guidance
support during workplace challenges
free legal consultation services
representation in professional disputes
an exclusive trade union for apprentice podiatrists only

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Join the Royal College of Podiatry

Find out how to apply for free student membership, what documentation you'll need and how to complete the application process.

Join the Royal College of Podiatry

Find out how to apply for free student membership, what documentation you'll need and how to complete the application process.

Join the Royal College of Podiatry

Find out how to apply for free student membership, what documentation you'll need and how to complete the application process.

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Insurance cover for student members

Get comprehensive insurance cover designed specifically for podiatry students, protecting you during your studies and clinical placements.

Insurance cover for student members

Get comprehensive insurance cover designed specifically for podiatry students, protecting you during your studies and clinical placements.

Insurance cover for student members

Get comprehensive insurance cover designed specifically for podiatry students, protecting you during your studies and clinical placements.

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Wellbeing support for podiatry students

Take advantage of 24/7 counselling, mental health resources and dedicated support throughout your podiatry studies.

Wellbeing support for podiatry students

Take advantage of 24/7 counselling, mental health resources and dedicated support throughout your podiatry studies.

Wellbeing support for podiatry students

Take advantage of 24/7 counselling, mental health resources and dedicated support throughout your podiatry studies.

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Trade union support for students

If you are an apprentice, access the only dedicated podiatry trade union in the UK, offering professional representation and legal support throughout your training.

Trade union support for students

If you are an apprentice, access the only dedicated podiatry trade union in the UK, offering professional representation and legal support throughout your training.

Trade union support for students

If you are an apprentice, access the only dedicated podiatry trade union in the UK, offering professional representation and legal support throughout your training.