FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Essentially, there is no difference, and the two terms are interchangeable. Chiropody/Chiropodist are older, more traditional terms in the UK that started to be replaced by the more internationally recognised podiatry/podiatrist in the mid-20th century. A podiatrist is described as a specialist in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the feet and lower limbs.
Podiatrists are degree educated health professionals that can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication as well as deliver specialist treatment when required. Foot health practitioners complete a diploma in order to carry out basic foot maintenance and would refer patients to see a podiatrist for more complex, specialised issues.
No, we are a private practice and will treat anyone requiring our services. A GP may refer you to see a podiatrist for more specialist advice and treatment.
Yes, we have podiatrists that treat patients in their own homes, and we also visit aged care and other specialised care facilities and even hospitals to treat in patients in need of care.
Appointment times will vary depending on what is required. It may be 5 minutes for a redressing to an hour for a nail surgery. Standard routine appointments take 30 mins.
It depends on the individual. Typically, 6-8 weeks to keep feet happy and healthy.
No, you will be sent a new patient form by email to be filled in prior to your first appointment that asks about any medical conditions or medications you take. You can also complete this in the clinic when you arrive if emails and computers aren’t your thing, just have a list of any medications to be able to complete the form accurately.
Yes, we take cash, card, or bank transfer. Including Google and Apple pay.
People have different tolerance levels for pain, but most patients describe a short, sharp pain for the few seconds the microwave is administered that stops straight away.
Absolutely, we are all HCPC registered podiatrists and satisfy the criteria of health care insurers.
The NHS does provide podiatry services and you should certainly check to see if you are eligible to receive treatment on the NHS. However, the NHS only tend to offer treatment to high-risk patients suffering from long term conditions. Waiting lists can also be a problem.
(Danielle) A family friend was a podiatrist and she first led me to consider a career in podiatry and after looking into it a bit more I believed it would be a very well-respected career, it would be interesting and an opportunity to help people. I enjoy getting to know different people and being able to provide instant relief from pain and make them feel better. I love to see the difference a good podiatrist can make to people’s lives.
Price lists for each of our clinics can be found on the contact page of the website.
We understand fully that life doesn’t always respect appointments and gets in the way sometimes. We require 24hrs notice to cancel appointments to allow us an opportunity to offer that time to someone else. Failure to provide notice incurs a cancellation fee as advised when booking. We also appreciate that this is not always possible and will use our discretion in certain circumstances.
We tend to be pretty much fully booked 2/3 weeks in advance and so recommend booking an appointment as far in advance as possible. We do have cancellations occasionally and will do our best to accommodate you as soon as we can. All available appointments can be seen on the booking page of the website.