Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.
Whilst these organisations are separate from the HCPC, their role may be complementary to ours.
Professional bodies for chiropodists / podiatrists include:
British Chiropody and Podiatry Association (BCPA)
The British Chiropody and Podiatry Association (BCPA), formed in 1959, is a professional body for HCPC Registered Chiropodists and Podiatrists working in the Private Sector.
Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod)
The Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) is the leading professional membership body and trade union for podiatrists.
They represent over 10,000 members both in the UK and internationally, providing a wide range of membership benefits, continuing professional support and guidance and support to help you throughout your career.
Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (IOCP)
The Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (IOCP) is a professional body that serves practitioners throughout the whole of the profession of podiatry and podiatric medicine.
Its members include chiropodists, podiatrists and podiatric surgeons, within the NHS and/or private practice.
Alliance of Private Sector Chiropody and Podiatry Practitioners
The Alliance of Private Sector Chiropody and Podiatry Practitioners holds the values and aspirations of the foot-centred professions, representing the independent practitioner in matters that could affect occupational or professional standing.