I qualified as a Podiatrist (Chiropodist) in 1991, since then I have worked with the NHS in Glasgow and then Carlisle. In 2004 along side this, I started in private practice in Dumfries with a home visit service and in 2013 I began a clinic based service. I enjoy my job greatly and my priority is to give you the best possible care, tailored to your individuals needs.
Appointment Booking
If you would like a clinic based appointment please call and leave a message, I tend not answer my phone when I am in the clinical setting and will phone and arrange a suitable time as soon as I am free to do so.
Unfortunately I can no longer accept new patients for home visits.
An initial assessment and treatment appointment is £48, with General/Regular appointments costing £38. However there is a scale of fees dependant upon the specific appoitment type. Please see the full list below for more information.
Specific FeesYour first visit will take a bit longer (approx 45 mins) due to the initial assessment. I will take a full medical history, so please bring a list of any medication you take. I will assess your circulation and a diabetic foot assessment will be carried out if required. I will assess your foot problems and provide an appropriate treatment plan. Treatment will also be carried out during this visit.
Treatment plans can include: Short intensive course of treatment to bring lesions such as corns to a manageable level. Advice on self care and annual reviews. General foot care such as nail care, management of corns/callus, thickened or ingrowing toenails on a regular basis (4-12 weekly intervals) to keep you pain free and on your feet. Appropriate advice/treatment with the diagnosis of infections such as verruca, athlete foot or fungal nails. Provision of condition specific insoles/orthotics, suitable for your needs and adapted over time if required. Referral on if other interventions are required such as nail surgery, in depth MSK assessment or the services of other health professionals.
If you are a regular patient, annual reviews/Diabetic assessments are part of your plan and included in your usual fee.
Initial assessment & treatment = £48
General/regular footcare = £38
Nail cut only = £33
Occasional review & treatment = £40 (over 2 years = £43)
Diabetic foot assessment/no treatment = £30
Intensive /weekly = £20 -£30
Home visits = £40-£45
I am continuing to follow all guidance from the HCPC and RCOP. All guidelines for the prevention of cross infection are being followed to keep your visit as safe as possible. Due to this guidance I am unable to see as many people and this results in me sometimes having to close my diary to New patients. I can only apologise for this. My phone message will say what the situation is. If you would like to be put on a waiting list please leave a message and I will give you a phone with approx waiting times. Thank you for your understanding. Take care all ~ Susan
