Podiatry/Chiropody
There’s no difference between a podiatrist and chiropodist, but podiatrist is a more modern name.
Podiatrists are health care professionals who have been trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They also prevent and correct deformity, relieve pain and treat infections. They work with people of all ages but play a particularly important role in helping older people to stay mobile and, therefore, independent.
Even if your feet are generally in good condition, you might consider having a single session of podiatry to have the hard skin on your feet removed and your toenails clipped. Podiatrists can give you and your family advice on how to look after your feet and what type of shoes to wear.
Podiatrists can also supply orthotics, which are tailor-made insoles, padding and arch supports to relieve arch or heel pain. You put the orthotic device into your shoe to re-align your foot, take pressure off vulnerable areas of your foot, or simply to make your shoes more comfortable.
Podiatrists can treat and alleviate day-to-day foot problems including:
- Toenail Problems
- Corns and Calluses
- Verrucas
- Athlete’s Foot
- Dry & Cracked Heels
- Flat Feet
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Heel & Arch Pain
- Blisters
- Gout
- Minor Sports Injuries
- Diabetic Foot & Wound Care
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Biomechanics
Podiatry Appointments (missed appointments will incur a £25 fee)
| New Patient Initial Appointment (Including Verruca Diagnosis) – 30 min. | £50.00 |
| Longer than 12 months since last visit – 30 min. | £40.00 |
| Nail Cutting – 15 min. | £28.00 |
| Short Treatment – 15 min. | £33.00 |
| Long Treatment – 40 min. | £38.00 |
| Salicylic Acid Verruca Treatment (must have had new patient appointment first) – 15 min. | £30.00 |
| Nail Cutting & Finger Nail Cutting – 15 min. | £33.00 |
| Long Treatment with Finger Nail Cutting – 15 min. | £43.00 |
