Book a home visit
Tell me where you are and when suits, and I will confirm your appointment by phone or text, usually the same day. Nothing is charged now.
Would you rather just ring?
Plenty of people would, and that is completely fine. If you would rather explain it out loud than type it into a box, ring me.
Call 07359 729115When I work
Monday to Friday
9.30am – 2pm
5pm – 8pm (+£10)
Next-day appointments can usually be arranged. Ring before 2pm.
Paying
Card or cash at the appointment, or online beforehand if you prefer. Nothing is taken now, and the price is the same either way.
Two of you at home?
A second person at the same address is £50. Mention it in the box and I will allow the time.
Know what you need?
Each service has its own page with a shorter form:
Initial consultation · Foot health treatment · Diabetic foot care · Ingrown toenail · Nail surgery
Before you book
Do you really come to my house?
Yes — that is the whole service. I do not have a clinic you travel to. I arrive at your door with sterilised instruments, a portable chair and everything else needed, and I treat you in your own front room. You do not need to prepare anything or go anywhere.
Do I have to pay when I book?
No. You can pay online when you book if that is easier, or you can pay by card or cash at the end of the appointment. Both are completely fine and the price is the same either way.
What is the difference between a Podiatrist and a foot health practitioner?
Podiatrist and chiropodist are protected titles — only someone registered with the Health and Care Professions Council can use them, which requires a degree. Foot health practitioner is not protected and requires no set qualification. I am HCPC registered and a member of the Royal College of Podiatry.
Is chiropody the same as podiatry?
Yes. They are two names for the same profession. Chiropodist is the older British word and Podiatrist is the modern international one. If you were looking for a chiropodist, you have found one.
Can you see me in the evening?
Yes. I work Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm. There is a £10 surcharge on evening appointments, because they are outside normal working hours. The evening slots are popular with families who want to be there when I treat an elderly relative, and with people who work during the day.
Can you treat two of us in the same visit?
Yes, and it is much better value. Since I am already at the address, a second person in the same household is £50 rather than the full price. Couples, parents and neighbours all do this.
I have diabetes. Is it safe for you to cut my nails?
It is safer than doing it yourself, and safer than an unregistered practitioner. Diabetic feet need trained hands, sterile instruments and someone who will spot a problem early. I assess circulation and sensation as part of the appointment and keep a written record.
Why is there a £50 fee just to talk about nail surgery?
Because it is not just talking. I drive to you, examine the toe, check your circulation and your medication, and give you a proper clinical opinion on whether surgery is the right answer — which sometimes it is not. That is an assessment, and it takes the same time and skill as any other. If you go ahead, the £50 comes straight off the £395, so the total is still £395. If you decide against it, or I advise against it, you have had a registered Podiatrist assess your foot at home for £50 and you owe nothing further.
How often should I be seen?
Most people settle into a visit every six to eight weeks. If you have diabetes, poor circulation or nails that thicken quickly, it may be sooner. I will tell you honestly what I think you need — and if that is less often than you expected, I will say so.
