New Patient Assessment
This is a comprehensive foot and general health examination after which we can discuss and make a treatment plan as to the best way to help you with your foot problem. This is mandatory for all new patients and may include a letter to your GP practice to advise of significant findings.
Follow up Podiatry/Chiropody Service (Corns/Hard skin)
Once we have agreed a treatment plan, appointments can be arranged at a time to suit you. This may include cutting and filing toenails, painless and effective removal of hard skin and corns and a relaxing foot massage with an appropriately chosen foot cream. It includes an annual neurovascular review at no additional cost and with the confidence that you are receiving treatment from a fully qualified podiatrist.
Simply Nails
This is an affordable nail cutting service for patients who attend clinic and do not need other podiatry services. As with all ongoing treatments, an annual neurovascular review will be provided.
Problem Nails
Many people have unsightly thickened nails which can be hard to manage. This service targets the cause of the problem, which may be due to previous trauma to the nail-bed or ongoing fungal nail infection. Advice and treatment address the cause and painlessly reduce the thickened nails to enable easier management.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails can be a problem at any age and cause ongoing pain and discomfort. Treatment can be aimed at managing the nails without surgery through helping the nail to grow at a less curved angle. Foot biomechanics may also cause added pressure on the toenail, which may be addressed with prescription insoles. If required, nail surgery, involving a local anaesthetic and chemical treatment to offer a permanent solution can be provided at a time convenient to you in order to involve minimal disruption to your lifestyle.
Verruca Treatments
Verrucae are a common problem and can be hard to manage and confusing in terms of navigating treatment options available. The NHS no longer routinely provides treatments for verrucae. We can discuss treatment options available and provide treatment and guidance on managing painful verrucae
Musculoskeletal Assessment
For patients of all ages. Assessment of your issue or injury and assessment of the interaction between the joints of the lower limb and beyond including analysis of your walking style (gait) as needed. The appointment includes advice, exercise plans and insole/orthotic recommendations where appropriate for your condition. Orthotics carry an additional charge depending on the prescription required.
Diabetic Footcare
Our team is fully qualified and experienced in assessing and treating the feet of people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Through regular check-ups we can help monitor, prevent and treat foot problems associated with diabetes. Our diabetic foot check involves an extensive range of assessments including:
- Vascular assessment using doppler ultrasound to determine the health of the blood supply to the feet;
- Neurological assessments to evaluate a person’s ability to feel using appropriate devices to detect different sensations;
- Plantar pressure measurements. Using state-of-the-art equipment we can measure pressures on the plantar aspect of the feet and determine areas which may be vulnerable to breakdown/ulceration.
The above information helps us determine your current foot health risk status and assist us in planning your foot care pathway. We follow strict NICE guidelines on the care of the Diabetic foot and refer on appropriately when required using this framework.
Home Visits
SG Podiatry also provide podiatry services in the comfort of your own home
We can also visit you or loved ones in care homes and hospital settings.
Please contact SG Podiatry to find out more information.