Frequently Asked Questions
What does my appointment involve?Before we start, we record patient details (a legal obligation). This is followed by the consultation, and if necessary further treatment.
What if I just want to talk about my problem?
The chiropodist will listen to what you have to say and, depending on the case, will recommend treatment or just give advice, at a standard fee.
Is the clinic private or NHS?
We only treat private patients.
Do you have reduced rates for pensioners or the unemployed
There are no concessionary rates in clinic, but we do offer concessions in our domiciliary (home visits etc.) practice, if more than two patients are treated at any one time, at the same address.
Say I have corns what will he do?
The foot will first be sterilized with a medicated spray, and then the corn/s will be pared and dressed appropriately.
Will I have to come back?
The chiropodist will advise on any follow up visit. Corns have a habit of "coming back" if say, the wrong sort of footwear is used! The chiropodist will advise on appropriate footwear.
Do you treat verruca?
Yes. But this treatment is different in that in some cases patients may have to return to surgery on a weekly basis for follow up treatment.
I saw some fungal nails on telly, they were really gross
Not every nail discolouration is down to fungus, though adverts on the telly seem to imply that. It's best to get professional advice before buying expensive medications, or attempt self-treatment, which could make matters worse.
I've been using corn plasters and they really hurt me, what should I do?
Corn plasters can do more harm than good. They have very powerful acids in them that may well treat the corn, but, if the acid spreads by natural foot moisture, it can be a very painful and sometimes damaging experience! Should you feel pain or distress after using corn plasters, you can quickly neutralize the acid by bathing the affected area in a salt water solution.
Do you treat people with diabetes?
Yes. We keep a close eye on our patients with diabetes, be they insulin dependent, on regular medication, or dietary control, checking foot pulses, blood flow, colour, sensory response and any unusual changes as a matter of course.
We take diabetes very seriously based on the philosophy: there is no "mild form" of the disease.
