NHS OR PRIVATE FOOT CARE?
Choosing the best foot care option for you
TREATMENT
APPOINTMENTS
Self-Referrals Accepted
Initial Appointment Waiting Time
Up to 6 months
Up to 2 weeks
FOOT CARE
Routine Care
High Risk Only*
Nail Cutting
High Risk Only*
Callus Reduction
High Risk Only*
Corn Treatment
High Risk Only*
Nail Resection
High Risk Only*
SPORTS & INJURY
Biomechanical Assessment
Local CCG (location) dependant
Stretching Regimes
Strengthening Regimes
Joint Manipulation
Local CCG (location) dependant
Soft Tissue Mobilisation
Local CCG (location) dependant
Strapping and Taping
Local CCG (location) dependant
INFECTION
Fungal Nail Micro-Penetration
Salicylic Acid
Verruca Needling
MEDICAL
'At Risk' Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care
Local CCG (location) dependant on risk level
Foot Health Check
Medication (including antibiotics)
Neurological Assessment
Nail Surgery
Local CCG (location), age and health factor dependant
Ulceration
In combination with NHS Multidisciplinary team
Vascular Assessment
Insoles & Orthotics
Cushioned
Prefabricated
Bespoke Modular Insoles
Local CCG (location) or Orthotist dependant
Semi-Casted Orthotics
Local CCG (location) or Orthotist dependant
3D Casted Orthotics
Local CCG (location) or Orthotist dependant
*High risk = at risk of ulceration or amputation
Based on our great experience with other medical professionals and the NHS, we are able to provide the above generalisations of the difference in service availability and waiting times.
Clinical Commissioning Groups are clinically-led statutory NHS bodies responsible for the planning and commissioning of health care services for their local area. There are approximately 195 CCGs in England.
The constrained resources available to each regional NHS CCG and its subsequent NHS podiatry services, often means their services are restricted in comparison to that of private podiatry services. For example the waiting time to see an NHS podiatrist once referred is often longer than patients would like or may need.
Many CCGs are consequently publicly increasing their signposting of a number of services to private podiatry providers.
Whether you are a new patient or a regular, you will be advised of our prices and no treatment will be undertaken without your prior consent.
We also offer appointments with an online podiatrist.
