Podiatry Services
Initial payment: All new patients are required to pay 50% of the appointment fee at the time of booking. In the event that a patient does not attend their appointment this charge is non-refundable.
(including skin and nail care)
Assessment and Treatment
Suitable for those who have had a new patient assessment.
Usually routine appointments are 30 minutes in duration depending on the treatment needed.
Simple nail cutting with no other presenting problems can be done in 15 minutes.
We can also offer specialist advice in a 15 minute appointment slot.
Occasionally, more time is required if there is a lot of work to be done and your podiatrist will be able to advise you of the time needed to treat your particular condition. Typically, this tends to stay the same unless your condition changes.
(Provision of ‘Simple’, ‘Off The Shelf ‘ or ‘Prescription’ orthotic devices incur additional cost of device).
It is easier if you can wear loose trousers or shorts to this appointment.
This is a specialist comprehensive clinical assessment of the lower limb to assess the range and quality of motion of your joints and muscles whilst sitting, standing and walking, depending on the presenting problem. Lower back pain, knee and foot pain can all be linked to functional and postural misalignment in the lower limb. A range of treatment options including exercise prescription and simple or prescription orthotics (insoles) are available if required following biomechanical assessment.
Insole fitting charge (15 minutes) £31.00
This is for those who require initial fitting and issue of an orthotic device outside of a standard appointment.
We offer a range of different treatment options to help you with troublesome verrucae. These include caustic therapies, cryotherapy, Verrutop and sharp debridement.
General care appointment 15 minutes £31.00 (for application of verrutop, caustic therapies or sharp debridement). (Verrutop treatment incurs additional charge of £17.50 per vial of Verrutop used).
Ultrasound therapy is an effective, non-invasive form of treatment performed on tissues damaged by injury or disease. The treatment involves the podiatrist applying a special gel to the affected area onto which a piece of equipment known as a transducer is placed. The transducer head is moved around continually for a period of time, usually 15 minutes. It is a fast and painless treatment for a range of musculoskeletal and soft tissue aches and pains.
Podiatrists are expert in lower limb wound care. Liaising with colleagues from other specialties to ensure high quality effective wound healing from simple cuts and tissue injuries to complex ulcerations requiring off-loading and redressing.
We reserve the right to charge for missed appointments and cancellations of less than 24 hours notice.
Discretion may be given depending on circumstances.