COVID-19

Your health and wellbeing is important to us.
Our aim is to provide the correct level of Personal Protective Equipment to offer a professional service to meet your needs.

COVID - 19 Information

Covid 19 isn't over... we are all responsible to protect vulnerable people in our community. Please do not attend the clinic if you do not have an appointment, as there is no receptionist available within the Clinic.

As of early 2026, the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) "continues to focus on the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the workforce, having responded to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry's third report in March 2026".  While "specific, legally mandated COVID-19 rules for podiatrists have evolved into standard infection control, the RCPod maintains guidelines on best practices for safe care". COVID-19 Inquiry Response: "The RCPod highlighted that many professionals left the field during and after the pandemic, emphasizing the need for support to avoid worsening shortages". Safety and Infection Control: "Podiatrists are expected to follow strict Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols". Vaccination and Testing: "While mandatory vaccination mandates have eased compared to early pandemic years, members are encouraged to keep up-to-date with vaccinations". Treatment Protocols: "The RCPod advises that if a staff member or patient is symptomatic or tests positive, they should follow the latest government and NHS advice on managing respiratory infections". Scope of Practice: "Podiatrists can continue to treat patients in clinical and domiciliary settings, with emphasis on professional risk assessment" - for further details please refer to The Royal College of Podiatry for an expansion on the above details.

For the most up-to-date information, the Royal College of Podiatry advises reviewing their "Clinical guidance" and "COVID-19 resource hub" on their website, as guidelines are updated in line with UK Health Security Agency recommendations.

Shielding/Vulnerable Patients 

We can offer over the telephone consultations, which will enable us to provide advice and triage to the needs of the individual. Heather can wear full PPE as per the needs of the patient for in-person treatment.

Appointment Procedures

Signs and Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the COVID symptoms on the day of your appointment, please contact us to cancel your appointment. Please stay at home, follow the guidelines and protect others.
Appointment Times
Please show up just before your appointment time to reduce the waiting time in the chemist. We have allocated time between each appointment to thoroughly clean the clinic between patients.
Social Distancing
When entering the Clinic please be mindful of others whom are vulnerable in our community by keeping a safe distance.
Individual Attendance
We are asking all patients to attend clinic on their own, unless they need mobility assistance, have a Welfare Guardian or they are a minor. Please wear a face mask when entering the clinic and the treatment room, should you need to.
Home Visits
If others are present at the time of your appointment, and are displaying signs of illness please ensure those persons are not near you during the treatment and they are in another room if possible. 
Hand Sanitising
Please use hand sanitiser to avoid unnecessary hand contact on surfaces - should you need to.
Checking In
When you arrive at the Clinic please take a seat in the waiting area, I will call you when the treatment room is ready for you to enter.
Our PPE
The Podiatrist will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment in line with the government guidelines and the Royal College of Podiatry: Gloves & Apron. A mask, & face visor can be worn as a barrier between patient/podiatrist at request.