Clinical foot health care delivered by HCPC registered podiatrists
Foot health has a direct impact on mobility, pain, falls risk, skin integrity and quality of life.
Our podiatrists provide regular assessment, treatment and monitoring for care home residents, helping identify problems early and reducing the risk of avoidable deterioration.
Unlike unregulated foot care providers, HCPC registered podiatrists are trained to assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of foot health conditions, while recognising when further intervention, referral or escalation is required.
Every resident deserves access to regulated clinical foot health care.
Why does this matter?
Many foot health problems develop gradually and can go unnoticed until they begin affecting a resident’s comfort, mobility or wellbeing.
Through regular podiatry assessments, care providers can identify concerns earlier, support residents more effectively and ensure clinical risks are managed appropriately.
Our podiatrists routinely support residents with:
• Painful, thickened and fungal toenails
• Ingrowing toenails and infection risk
• Corns and callus
• Diabetic foot complications
• Foot pain and biomechanical problems
• Bunions and structural foot changes
• Skin integrity concerns
• Footwear-related problems
Foot care is not simply about toenails. It is about maintaining mobility, reducing risk and protecting quality of life
More Than Nail Cutting
Good podiatry is about far more than routine foot care.
Every visit contributes to a wider understanding of a resident’s foot health, mobility and clinical risk profile.
Our assessments help identify:
• Falls-related foot health risks
• Diabetic foot risks
• Pressure and skin integrity concerns
• Pain affecting mobility
• Footwear issues
• Conditions requiring clinical escalation
By identifying problems early and providing timely intervention, podiatry plays an important role in helping residents remain mobile, comfortable and independent.