Routine podiatry

What’s included

Everything your feet need in one visit

Each routine appointment is tailored to what your feet need that day. Usually that means:

• Nail care Toenails cut and filed, and thickened nails reduced so they sit comfortably in your shoes.
• Hard skin and corns Callus taken down and corns removed with sterile instruments. It shouldn’t hurt, and most people feel the difference straight away.
• Skin checks Between the toes and around the heels for cracks, athlete’s foot and anything that needs keeping an eye on.
• Circulation and feeling Checked at your first visit and again whenever something changes, which matters most if you have diabetes.
• Advice On footwear, skin care and cutting your nails between visits, and when to come back.

Who it’s for

For anyone who wants their feet looked after properly

Many of our routine patients find their own nails hard to manage: thick nails, poor eyesight, a stiff back or arthritic hands all make it difficult. Others come for hard skin that keeps building up, or for regular checks because they have diabetes or problems with circulation.

Most people come back every six to ten weeks, depending on how quickly their nails and skin grow. We’ll suggest an interval at the end of each visit, and we can send you a text and email reminder before your next appointment.

Podiatry or chiropody?

The same profession, with a newer name

Podiatry is the modern name for chiropody. Both titles are protected by law, so anyone calling themselves a podiatrist or a chiropodist must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Every podiatrist at Alkrington Podiatry is registered, insured and educated to degree and master’s level.

Prices

What it costs

If you need to change or cancel, please give us at least 24 hours’ notice. Missed appointments and later cancellations are charged £25.

Routine podiatry

• £50 First appointment (Assessment and full treatment, about 45 minutes)
• £45 Routine treatment (About 30 minutes)

Foot conditions

Conditions we treat this way

Symptoms, what you can do yourself, and when to get help.

• Athlete’s foot An itchy, flaky fungal rash, usually between the toes.
• Diabetes and your feet Why foot checks matter and the warning signs not to ignore.
• Fungal nail infection Thick, discoloured or crumbly toenails caused by a fungus.

FAQs

Questions about routine podiatry

Does routine treatment hurt?

It shouldn’t. Removing hard skin and corns is painless when it’s done properly, because only dead skin is taken away. Tell us if anything feels uncomfortable and we’ll stop.

What happens at my first appointment?

We take your medical history and a list of your medicines, check your skin, nails, circulation and the feeling in your feet, then carry out the treatment you need. It takes about 45 minutes and costs £50.

Do I need a referral from my GP?

No. We’re a private clinic and you can book directly.