Private Podiatry Clinic & Home Visits
Common Conditions
Sometimes it's not so easy to address the causes of concerns such as corns or calluses. You may have gait issues caused by a variety of factors (causing pressure to be unevenly distributed) or you may have no choice but to wear safety shoes for work.
That's why our focus is as much on management as it is on treatment. Below we examine the most common conditions we see at our Clinic.
Private clinics allow you to get medical consultation at a time that suits you, with fast availability for the majority of services. Most common problems can be successfully managed through a thorough medical history, consultation and appropriate treatment plan. A fee is payable for these services.
Your podiatrist will work with you to devise a treatment plan best suited to your needs. It is up to you to ensure the plan reflects your wishes as discussed during your consultation, so please take the opportunity to discuss any issues with your Podiatrist if you are unsure.
You can read more about How Private Clinics work here
You can look your symptoms online - it’s easier than ever. That means it’s easier still to come to the wrong conclusion. There’s a lot of confusing, often contradictory advice available online and without being able to put it in context, you could wind up following some very poor advice. The recent crackdown on covid-19 misinformation shows how widespread this has become.
You could seriously prolong or even worsen your condition! A lot of ‘free’ advice ends up recommending certain treatments, which the site gets a commission for. You won’t get better, and you’ll be making the site get a pay-out at your expense.
This is why it’s so important to see a medically trained professional. Your podiatrist will examine you and place everything into context in a way you can understand. The treatment plan will be evidence-based and have a solid history of use in the medical professions. When you see your podiatrist, you’re starting a partnership to look after your health -something no free advice site can ever offer.
Simple: once you've made a booking you can fill in your forms online or when you arrive at the clinic.
Your medical history is vital to your consultation – a small detail may not be obvious to you but provide the missing piece to your problem. The New Patient Form asks a lot of questions to help focus on what’s most useful to the investigation and allows your Podiatrist more time with you in the clinic. If you’re an existing patient who hasn’t been for some time, you’ll be asked to complete the shorter Medical Update Form.
We take your health and your privacy seriously, which is why we make our terms available online in plain English, as well as all the information you need when you become our patient. As part of our Covid-19 protocols, we’ve now introduced a screening survey to ensure that all visitors self-declare that the are free of coronavirus symptoms in addition to a non-contact temperature check.
Short answer: probably not.
It all depends on your consultation: for routine issues such as corns or calluses there’s no reason that a single session won’t get rid of the issue at hand, but if you don’t follow the agreed treatment plan, you might wind up back with the same problem. Calluses for example, are caused by repeated friction and pressure. This may be caused in turn by poor footwear or a biomechanical issue.
This is where the treatment plan comes in. All treatments follow a careful plan, from a simple callus removal to treating heel pain or long-term diabetes issues. You may require a single visit or two, maybe more. All this will be outlined and discussed with you before treatment begins.
We want you to feel in control and understand at all times how your plan progresses. If a follow-up visit is required, you’ll be made aware of this in advance. If a dressing pack is required, you will be charged for it – something larger like an orthotic will be up to you. There are no hidden fees or surcharges – our fees list and terms state everything you need to know beforehand, so you can continue to make the best decision for your health.
No medical treatment is ever guaranteed, because too many factors are outside our control. You can be treated for athlete’s foot quite easily but if you don’t wash all your socks at 60C when you get back from treatment, or carry on wearing the same shoes, it may come back even stronger.
Then there are biomechanical issues that cause corns, calluses or blisters. We can devise a treatment plan for coping with fallen arches but if you don’t do the exercises we recommend, or continue wearing improper footwear, the problem will keep coming back.
What we do is make our best efforts to get you better, but we can only do that with your help. The human body is a complicated system and often medical conditions need repeated management, maintenance and medical reviews. We will endeavour to assist you in achieving this with sound guidance and evidence-based medical advice.
No. Verrucae take anywhere between 1-3 years to deal with and that depends largely on the person’s innate health. Needling and cryotherapy have good results, but the underlying cause of plantar warts is a virus (specifically human papilloma virus) and there is no guarantee that you may not catch the virus again. While verrucae are unsightly, they eventually do resolve themselves
We are clinical specialists: we never perform cosmetic or unnecessary procedures. While a damaged toenail may be unsightly, it’s rarely life-threatening. All treatments need a clinical justification and we would always strive to use use more conservative treatments where possible. Surgery is only discussed where other options have been exhausted or would prove ineffectual, and never without prior discussion for suitability.
Your wellbeing is our first concern, and sometimes that is best served by saying ‘no’.
Sometimes, the human body has been pushed to its structural limits. Regardless of your levels of physical fitness there are presenting problems cannot be easily remedied, even by medical experts with decades of experience.
The truth is there are no medical ‘hacks’ in real life, and many of our long-term clients have been working hard to keep fit. Good foot health takes commitment by both you and your Podiatrist. We’ll always do our part.
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What is it?
A fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It can look like a red rash, dry scaly skin with a flaky appearance or even blisters or open red wounds. The area feels extremely itchy, often with a burning or stinging sensation.
What causes it?
Prolonged exposure to damp conditions. This could be from running in damp conditions or wearing tight shoes and allowing a good deal of sweat to build up. Because it's fungal in nature it's also contagious, and can pass from socks to towels, or even damp gym or shower floors.
How do you manage it?
Making sure that it is athlete's foot and not eczema or dry skin is the first step. Depending on the severity and with the correct medical advice it can still take several weeks to resolve.
What are they?
Larger areas of hard, yellowing skin that are rarely painful but prone to splitting or cracking. Left untreated they can become painful or inflamed, particularly where pressure from the shoe rubs over the hard edge of a callus onto softer, unprotected skin. Diabetics are often at greater risk of calluses.
What causes them?
Reapeated pressure and friction, uusually biomechanical in origin and made worse by wearing tight shoes, high-impact activities and not wearing socks.
How do you manage them?
Careful removal using a scalpel or a file. However, if the underlying cause of the friction isn't addressed (you keep wearing tight shoes or avoid wearing socks) calluses will easily return.
What are they?
Corns are painful, hard round areas of skin mostly found in non-weightbearing areas of the foot. Placing pressure on them can be quite painful, and it often feels like you have a small stone or hard seed digging into your skin.
What causes them?
Repeated pressure and friction on an unprotected area of skin that isn't designed to take it. The most common cause is usually biomechanical, caused by an abnormaility in gait. If you're a diabetic, you may be at greater risk of corns.
How do you treat them?
Careful removal using a scalpel. It's generally quite painless, and patients often report an immediate sense of relief once it's out. Do bear in mind that if you don't follow your Podiatrist's guidance, they may return.
What are they?
Extremely dry skin around the heels that appears cracked or 'fissured'. Left untreated they can often bleed and can be extremely painful, while providing an effective portal of entry for infection.
What causes them?
Lack of moisture causing the heel to lose it's suppleness. This can be caused by the natural effects of aging, poor dietary habits causing a deficiency of Vitamin C, D, and E & Zinc. Eczema and severe athelete's foot can also cause this problem.
How do you manage them?
We'd look for health issues such as obesity, psoriasis or even thyroid disease as well as lifestyle factors such as footwear choice or prolonged exposure to water or damp conditions. The questions may sound off-topic, but often a small detail you take for granted may be the vital link in identifying the underlying causes, rather than just treating the symptoms.
What is it?
A highly contagious infection most commonly found under the toenail, between the nail bed and the nail or 'plate'.
What causes it?
A class of fungus that's also responsible for athlete's foot, and similarly transmitted through touch by foot-to-hand contact, damp floors or shoes and even from towels and bedsheets. One of the more common methods of cross-infection comes from unsanitised equipment used in nail salons, which are usually just washed in disinfectant rather than autoclaved.
How do you manage it?
We perform a mycology test to determine the exact type of fungus; the sample is taken at the Clinic before being sent to our accredited, independent lab. Once the results are back we can determine if it can be treated solely by cutting, topical treatment, antibiotics or onward referral to a specialist.
What are they?
Sometimes the side or corner of the nail grows into the flesh of the toe. It can be caused by an accident, by tight shoes or most commonly by poor cutting of the nail or using curved nailcutters rather than nippers. What's left is a sharp spike or piece of nail in the corner that cuts or pinches the skin.
What happens?
Left untreated, the leftover nail spike digs into the flesh and infection can quickly follow. If you notice that your toe is painful and there's a redness or swelling around the nail you should contact your GP.
How do you manage them?
Careful cutting out of the spike, along with management of the contributing factors.In the most severe cases partial or full removal might be necessary but we generally explore the most conservative methods before discussing surgery
What are they?
Rubbery, round whitish bumps that are found inbetween the toes. These are far nastier than regular corns as they're particularly difficult to excise, and given the extremely thin skin between the toes, far more painful.
What causes them?
Typically tight, pointed shoes causing the toes to rub against one another. Excess moisture from sweat makes it more likely for infection to develop as the skin begins to break down. Ulceration can develop if allowed to progress.
How do you manage them?
Careful excision using a scalpel. Soft corns will require multiple treatments as they come back and need to be regularly removed as the management plan continues. If you follow the plan there are very few soft corns that can't be treated within a few appointments.
Simple: once you've made a booking you can fill in your forms online or when you arrive at the clinic.
Your medical history is vital to your consultation – a small detail may not be obvious to you but provide the missing piece to your problem. The New Patient Form asks a lot of questions to help focus on what’s most useful to the investigation and allows your Podiatrist more time with you in the clinic. If you’re an existing patient who hasn’t been for some time, you’ll be asked to complete the shorter Medical Update Form.
We take your health and your privacy seriously, which is why we make our terms available online in plain English, as well as all the information you need when you become our patient.
All our bookings are online for the most up-to-date availability. We also accept bookings for home visits, subject to availability.
We do not see patients under 18yrs of age.
Please note that our services are clinical - not cosmetic - and by booking an appointment you agree to our terms of service. For more information please read our Data Privacy Notice
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At least 24hrs notice must be given by email to info@angelchiropody.com if you would like to rearrange or cancel your booking.
Booking revisions, cancellations and no-shows made within 24hrs of the appointment will not be accepted. These will be subject to a cancellation fee of £85. This will be deducted from any payments you have made online; if you attend our clinic you will be required to pay the outstanding balance before your consultation begins. While we will endeavour to provide you with your preferred podiatrist they may not always be available. No refunds will be made due to the non-availability of a particular podiatrist.
Short answer: probably not.
It all depends on your consultation: for routine issues such as corns or calluses there’s no reason that a single session won’t get rid of the issue at hand, but if you don’t follow the agreed treatment plan, you might wind up back with the same problem. Calluses for example, are caused by repeated friction and pressure. This may be caused in turn by poor footwear or a biomechanical issue.
This is where the treatment plan comes in. All treatments follow a careful plan, from a simple callus removal to treating heel pain or long-term plantar fasciitis issues. You may require a single visit or two, maybe more. All this will be outlined and discussed with you before treatment begins.
We want you to feel in control and understand at all times how your plan progresses. If a follow-up visit is required, you’ll be made aware of this in advance. If a dressing pack is required, you will be charged for it – something larger like an orthotic will be up to you. There are no hidden fees or surcharges – our fees list and terms state everything you need to know beforehand, so you can continue to make the best decision for your health.
No medical treatment is ever guaranteed, because too many factors are outside our control. You can be treated for athlete’s foot quite easily but if you don’t wash all your socks at 60°C when you get back from treatment, or carry on wearing the same shoes, it may come back even stronger.
Then there are biomechanical issues that cause corns, calluses or blisters. We can devise a treatment plan for coping with fallen arches but if you don’t do the exercises we recommend, or continue wearing improper footwear, the problem will keep coming back.
What we do is make our best efforts to get you better, but we can only do that with your help. The human body is a complicated system and often medical conditions need repeated management, maintenance and medical reviews. We will endeavour to assist you in achieving this with sound guidance and evidence-based medical advice.
No, not for cosmetic reasons. We are clinical specialists: we never perform cosmetic or unnecessary procedures. While a damaged toenail may be unsightly, it’s rarely life-threatening. All treatments need a clinical justification and we would always strive to use use more conservative treatments where possible. Surgery is only discussed where other options have been exhausted or would prove ineffectual, and never without prior discussion for suitability.
Your wellbeing is our first concern, and sometimes that is best served by saying ‘no’.
Sometimes, the human body has been pushed to its structural limits. Regardless of your levels of physical fitness there are presenting problems cannot be easily remedied, even by medical experts with decades of experience.
The truth is there are no medical ‘hacks’ in real life, and many of our long-term clients have been working hard to keep fit. Good foot health takes commitment by both you and your Podiatrist. We’ll always do our part.
Yes - this would have a detailed breakdown of our findings and summaries as well as detailed advice, all of which would have been discussed during your appointment. You may wish to keep it for your records or share with your healthcare provider. As these take several hours to prepare we charge a fee of £25.
We've been accepted by all major companies including AXA PPP, Aviva, Cigna and many other for over 20 years, and provide a receipt on request by email or WhatsApp.
You should always check with your insurance provider beforehand whether the fees and charges may be recovered. Not all treatments or devices may be paid for by your insurance company. Please note that all our services require full payment in advance online. You will be provided with a detailed invoice for your insurance provider upon completion of payment.
We are not covered under BUPA.
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Private clinics allow you to get medical consultation at a time that suits you, with fast availability for the majority of services. Most common problems can be successfully managed through a thorough medical history, consultation and appropriate treatment plan. A fee is payable for these services.
Your podiatrist will work with you to devise a treatment plan best suited to your needs. It is up to you to ensure the plan reflects your wishes as discussed during your consultation, so please take the opportunity to discuss any issues with your Podiatrist if you are unsure.
You can read more about How Private Clinics work here
You can look your symptoms online - it’s easier than ever. That means it’s easier still to come to the wrong conclusion. There’s a lot of confusing, often contradictory advice available online and without being able to put it in context, you could wind up following some very poor advice. The recent crackdown on Covid-19 misinformation shows how widespread this has become.
You could seriously prolong or even worsen your condition! A lot of ‘free’ advice ends up recommending certain treatments, which the site gets a commission for. You won’t get better, and you’ll be making the site get a pay-out at your expense.
This is why it’s so important to see a medically trained professional. Your podiatrist will examine you and place everything into context in a way you can understand. The treatment plan will be evidence-based and have a solid history of use in the medical professions. When you see your podiatrist, you’re starting a partnership to look after your health - something no free advice site can ever offer.
No. Verrucae take anywhere between 1-3 years to deal with and that depends largely on the person’s innate health. Needling and cryotherapy have good results, but the underlying cause of plantar warts is a virus (specifically human papilloma virus) and there is no guarantee that you may not catch the virus again. While verrucae are unsightly, they eventually do resolve themselves.
You can learn more about verrucas here, along with some advice you might find useful for tackling the conditions they thrive in.