Trade union support is not available for student members unless you are an apprentice or an assistant practitioner.

If you are an apprentice podiatrist, your membership includes access to the only trade union in the UK that is dedicated to representing podiatrists. 

This representation provides critical professional support for members at all stages of their career, including students preparing to enter the profession.

The Royal College of Podiatry’s activities as a trade union are delivered by:

• workplace representatives who are practising podiatrists

• employment relations officers who are trained to handle complex cases

• a dedicated legal team specialising in employment law

Professional support 

The union provides apprentice podiatrists comprehensive professional support through:

• employment-related advice and guidance

• workplace representation

• legal support and consultation

The union supports members by:

• negotiating NHS pay with governments in all 4 nations in the UK

• negotiating employment agreements

• addressing workplace changes, including issues related to pensions and potential redundancy

• representing members' concerns with employers

• providing support during disciplinary and grievance meetings

• offering legal advice and contractual guidance

Legal support for students

As a union member and an apprentice podiatrist, you get access to comprehensive legal support, including potential representation by employment law experts and barristers for employment-related tribunals.

Get help

Contact the Employment Support Team by:

• email: employmentsupport@rcpod.org.uk

• phone: 020 7234 8631