As a student member of the Royal College of Podiatry, you'll receive insurance cover specifically designed for podiatry students.

The insurance cover for student membership includes clinical placements in the UK that are organised or approved by the podiatry school. However, cover only applies if the supervising podiatrist is qualified in the specific branch of podiatry relevant to the treatment being provided. It does not cover students for independent or unsupervised work. 

Your coverage begins as soon as your membership is confirmed and continues throughout your studies as long as you remain a student member in good standing.

What your insurance covers

Your student insurance covers you for:

• clinical placements that are part of your course

• activities that align with your level of training

• supervised practice within educational settings

Requirements for coverage

To maintain your insurance coverage, you must:

• be a registered student at a recognised UK university school of podiatry

• only practice within the scope of your training

• always work under appropriate supervision

• follow Royal College of Podiatry clinical and professional standards

Get help with insurance

If you have questions about your student insurance coverage or need advice about a potential claim, log into MyPage.

Legal support for students

As a student member, you can access free legal advice through the Royal College of Podiatry’s legal service. This can help you with:

• personal injuries that happen during your training or placements

• employment advice if you're working alongside your studies

• general legal support for issues outside your studies

Find out more about our legal service.

You'll need to log into MyPage to use these services.