The image above is published with the permission of the patient. They made contact with the clinic and were seen at very short notice on a Saturday morning. The patient had researched and was concerned that Nail Surgery was their only option. We booked the appointment and went through the necessary consultation. Fortunately, for this patient the root of his considerable pain was the offending nail spike shown in the image above. It was removed cleanly and efficiently and the relief and smile on the patients face is a reminder of what makes a Podiatrists work so satisfying. Fortunately, at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic we have a collection of highest quality instruments that are manufactured specifically for the job. The beautifully rainbow coloured instrument pictured is a titanium coated instrument manufactured by Sheffield based Heeley Surgical Limited. Since being introduced to Heeley Instruments we have slowly moved towards converting our stock of instruments to exclusively Heeley. When a nail surgery or ingrown toenail removal is required you can be reassured that the balance between precision and delicateness is met by the uncompromising quality in materials and construction used by this Great British Company. Not only do they carry the CE mark but also they comply with the requirements of all ISO international management systems. I know to some reading this will sound dull. Well earlier this week I ordered two sets of titanium nippers from one of my podiatry suppliers. They looked like Heeley , were priced similarly and critically carried the CE mark. How disappointed I was when I received them. Sure enough on first inspection the nippers passed for Heeley. On closer inspection though, they were heavy and clunky and felt wrong. When I contacted my supplier I was surprised to discover that they were a generic copy made elsewhere. Maybe I missed the small print when ordering but what made it worse was that the supplier had available and in stock Heeley Nippers for a price of around 10% more. How I wish that in the current climate we could be doing more to support the cherished British Companies and products who are losing out to inferior imitations on price rather than quality. Quality will always command a premium price and for many they are reassured that whether its nippers or an emergency ingrown toenail removal - quality is never compromised.

Available from 16th November 2020, 24/7 you can now choose from 15 different Holiday Season designs for a Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic E-giftcard. Three of the designs are shown above. If you click on the images you will be taken direct to the SECURE Google Square Page where you can choose your desired style. Yes, if you live in Sealand near Chester or New Zealand you can now buy a Christmas E-giftcard for your loved ones in the Chester, Cheshire and North Wales area. New Deva Podiatry Online Electronic Gift Card In Association with Google and Square Wherever you live in the World it is now possible to buy, send and receive a Deva Podiatry Gift Card!!!! In August 2020 Square and Google My Business joined forces and introduced an electronic gift voucher system. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic have a link to the dedicated Deva Podiatry gift vouchers by clicking here The online gift card is safe, secure and conveniently available to be accessed 24 hours a day- perfect for last minute unexpected occasions. When you access the card you enter basic information, input the value required and choose one of nearly 30 card designs to personalise the card for your loved one. The payment is protected by Google and Square and forwarded to Deva Podiatry. The designs are suitable for all occasions. The Deva Podiatry Electronic Gift Card is perfect for the forthcoming Holiday Season, infact any occasion that warrants or just for a gift to a loved one. We have had requests for gift vouchers from around the world -as it would seem that far flung relatives unsure of how to purchase gifts and vouchers for loved ones in the Chester, Cheshire and North Wales area have identified via the Deva Podiatry Google My Business page that Deva Podiatry is a highly rated, best practice google reviewed safe and secure medical clinic to purchase an electronic gift voucher from! NOTE:If you click on Deva Podiatry Google Reviews you can get up to date information on how our patients rate their experience. If you have the good fortune to receive an electronic gift card and are unsure how to redeem it simply make contact with Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic by messaging us here or call the clinic for more help. You may be wondering- "Who would actually buy a voucher as a gift for a medical treatment?" That's a great question. What follows are some of the explanations given to us. Maybe one of them fits perfectly to that someone we all know that its just impossible to buy for! "I've been telling my husband for years to go and have his feet looked at but hes always too busy". "My Mum has struggled since she had a hip operation to reach and cut her toenails, this voucher might be a great way to introduce her to improved foot health carried out by a medical professional". "My boyfriend has tried everything to sort out his fungal nail problem, this voucher might show him a professional treatment plan that he can believe in!" " It would be nice for my husband to have his feet looked at professionally as his health is not so good these days." " I live 4 hours away from Chester. If I purchase a block of vouchers it will ensure that my parents commence regular foot health maintenance that might keep them active as they get older". " Your voucher is a perfect gift for my Aunt. We've mentioned the importance of foot health to her. With this voucher its a great way to encourage her to take medical advice." " I slipped the voucher in with some new socks for my husband. We'd noticed his nails needed some attention. It was a perfect opportunity to get him to do something about it!". " My husband works away and is home for the Christmas Period. Its a perfect gift to help him keep in control of his feet. His job requires him to wear steel toe caps and his toe nails are always damaged." "My granddaughter is so difficult to buy for she lives in Chester and I thought how wonderful to give her a voucher when she visits at Christmas that she could use when she returns home in the New Year." FOOTNOTE: When you consider buying a gift card / voucher a positive consideration is that a gift card bought from a local business trading in your local area contributes tremendously towards supporting your local small business community. A Chester business supplying a service to the Local, Chester, Cheshire and Wrexham, North Wales area is invaluable to the area. Whether you choose to purchase a gift card / voucher for podiatry treatment at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic or another valued independent business you do so in the knowledge that you helping to support your local economy at this critical time.

As we move towards the end of what can only be described as the strangest year in most of our lifetimes there is a shining light for most of us to look forward to. That is of course the Christmas Holiday Season. Here at Deva Podiatry we recognise that the changes,have brought difficulties to many in accessing traditional christmas shopping. At Deva Podiatry we have available two forms of Gift Certificate or Voucher that are an ideal gift for loved ones at this time. Our traditional card voucher-complete with its presentation box and gift bag are now available in time for Christmas 2020. We have made some changes to the procedure this year to tie in with guidelines. Cards can be pre-purchased directly from the clinic .We ask that guidelines are observed and that you purchase gift vouchers within an allocated appointment or make contact with the clinic online. Payment may be prepayment and for extra piece of mind this information can be taken by phone. For those not wishing to give out card details the online gift card method introduced below is an ideal solution. Where you may require the gift voucher/box and bag to be sent to you this is possible but there will be an extra charge of £3 to cover postage and packing and Royal Mail proof of delivery. The gift vouchers are given a 6 month period to expiry. In these exceptional times, we recognise that there may be a need to extend this period. We will honour all vouchers that are due to expire within a lockdown period by offering an extension if the need arises. New Deva Podiatry Online Electronic Gift Card In Association with Google and Square Wherever you live in the World it is now possible to buy, send and receive a Deva Podiatry Gift Card!!!! In August 2020 Square and Google My Business joined forces and introduced an electronic gift voucher system. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic have a link to the dedicated Deva Podiatry gift vouchers by clicking here The online gift card is safe, secure and conveniently available to be accessed 24 hours a day- perfect for last minute unexpected occasions. When you access the card you enter basic information, input the value required and choose one of nearly 30 card designs to personalise the card for your loved one. The payment is protected by Google and Square and forwarded to Deva Podiatry. The designs are suitable for all occasions. The Deva Podiatry Electronic Gift Card is perfect for Birthdays, Christmas, Mothers Day, infact any occasion that warrants or just for a gift to a loved one. We have had requests for gift vouchers from around the world -as it would seem that far flung relatives unsure of how to purchase gifts and vouchers for loved ones in the Chester, Cheshire and North Wales area have identified via the Deva Podiatry Google My Business page that Deva Podiatry is a highly rated, best practice google reviewed safe and secure medical clinic to purchase an electronic gift voucher from! NOTE:If you click on Deva Podiatry Google Reviews you can get up to date information on how our patients rate their experience. If you have the good fortune to receive an electronic gift card and are unsure how to redeem it simply make contact with Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic by messaging us here or call the clinic for more help. You may be wondering- "Who would actually buy a voucher as a gift for a medical treatment?" That's a great question. What follows are some of the explanations given to us. Maybe one of them fits perfectly to that someone we all know that its just impossible to buy for! "I've been telling my husband for years to go and have his feet looked at but hes always too busy". "My Mum has struggled since she had a hip operation to reach and cut her toenails, this voucher might be a great way to introduce her to improved foot health carried out by a medical professional". "My boyfriend has tried everything to sort out his fungal nail problem, this voucher might show him a professional treatment plan that he can believe in!" " It would be nice for my husband to have his feet looked at professionally as his health is not so good these days." " I live 4 hours away from Chester. If I purchase a block of vouchers it will ensure that my parents commence regular foot health maintenance that might keep them active as they get older". " Your voucher is a perfect gift for my Aunt. We've mentioned the importance of foot health to her. With this voucher its a great way to encourage her to take medical advice." " I slipped the voucher in with some new socks for my husband. We'd noticed his nails needed some attention. It was a perfect opportunity to get him to do something about it!". " My husband works away and is home for the Christmas Period. Its a perfect gift to help him keep in control of his feet. His job requires him to wear steel toe caps and his toe nails are always damaged." "My granddaughter is so difficult to buy for she lives in Chester and I thought how wonderful to give her a voucher when she visits at Christmas that she could use when she returns home in the New Year." FOOTNOTE: When you consider buying a gift card / voucher a positive consideration is that a gift card bought from a local business trading in your local area contributes tremendously towards supporting your local small business community. A Chester business supplying a service to the Local, Chester, Cheshire and Wrexham, North Wales area is invaluable to the area. Whether you choose to purchase a gift card / voucher for podiatry treatment at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic or another valued independent business you do so in the knowledge that you helping to support your local economy at this critical time.

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Covid19 Policy for Deva Podiatry Foot Clinic Chester. Instigated and adapted in June 2020 based on best practice recommendations of Public Health England and The College Of Podiatry. As a podiatrist chiropodist clinic and equipment sterilisation and sanitasion is always practiced. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic COVID-19 Policy as of 14th May 2020 Instigated 1st June 2020, Latest Amendment 1st November 2020 Latest Development On 31ST October 2020 The Government announced that England would enter a 4 week lockdown commencing on 4TH November 2020. As a medical clinic governed by guidelines set by government and The College Of Podiatry we are able to continue practicing throughout this period. We will remain open for podiatry treatment of patients who have booked an appointment and returned to clinic the appropriate Covid-19 questionnaire ( You receive this electronically within 15 minutes of making an online booking.). As of mid October 2020 The Government has introduced risk based tiering designated by area. A podiatry chiropody appointment is a prearranged medical appointment and as such even if an area is in lockdown a visit to Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic is deemed essential travel. Currently Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire and Conwy are within the Welsh Lockdown. The Wirral, Merseyside, Warrington and Greater Manchester are Tier 3 and Chester Cheshire West and East are Tier 2. Introduction The health and safety of both patients and podiatrists is paramount. Deva Podiatry have always focussed on exceptional Infection control; however COVID-19 has brought to the fore the need to introduce additional measures. This document is to be used in combination with documents from other organisations such as Public Health England and The College of Podiatry. There is a track and trace QR reader located at the entrance to the clinic and all visitors who enter the clinic have their temperature taken. Additional Infection Control Between each appointment to wipe with diluted bleach or clinell wipes;- • Doorknobs • Entire treatment couch • Patients chair within clinic • Podiatrists Chair • Keyboard, screen, and housing of I-Pad • Square payment terminal • Pen • Treatment Trolley • Counter- top • Light • Sneeze shield • Drawer handles, drill, doppler, cardio machine, doppler and any other items touched in the course of treatment • Skirting to the clinic Also, to mop floor with diluted bleach, clinell wipes or floor wipes. Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) The College Of Podiatry currently directs podiatrists to use tables 2 and 4 when deciding which PPE to use: • Gloves • Apron • IIR fluid resistant masks • Eye or face mask, depending on risk. Risk factors to be considered are which procedure, likelihood of patient being contagious and risk factors of the contracting COVID-19. The College Of Podiatry suggests that a FFP2 or FFP3 mask will provide superior protection, therefore a combined IIR and FFP3 mask is ideal. The College advises that a face visor would, if this combination is not available, provide additional protection. Before booking the appointment The podiatrist will question the patient and, if an existing patient, refer to previous notes to ensure the patient meets the current criteria for treatment listed in the “ Decision Tree for Independent Practitioners” and the “Treatment Grid during COVID-19”. Before the appointment • The online COVID-19 triage form is completed • The patient consents to attending the appointment • It is explained to the patient that they must wait in the car until the allotted time • they will be required to wear a face mask, face shield or alternative suitable face covering. • they will need to wash their hands or use hand sanitiser upon attending • that 2 metres distance will be maintained where possible • they will need to attend on their own (exception where it is previously identified that a carer or guardian will attend) • Payment will be taken via card On Arrival for the appointment • Any pedestrian patient must not arrive before their allotted appointment time • A patient travelling by car is to stay within their car until the allotted appointment time • A patient will be encouraged to wear their own mask or suitable face covering for their own personal protection • The patient will be directed to sanitise their hands prior to treatment or if a preference is made for washing hands this facility is also available next to the treatment chair Changes within the clinic • Worktop surfaces will be decluttered to allow for more efficient cleansing in between patients • All seating materials to be made of a wipeable material • Sign at entrance to clinic highlighting COVID-19 guidelines • Tissues and hand sanitiser available to patients • Lavatory light to be left on • Patient appointments to be restructured to allow for adequate time to receive the patient, carry out the treatment and for the patient to exit the clinic without an overlap with previous or subsequent patient • An additional period of time to be allocated to the period post appointment to allow for satisfactory sanitising of the clinic • Patients who are known to be at higher risk from Covid-19 and fall within the vulnerable categories will be offered an appointment at the start of the session Podiatrists Attire • Clean scrubs and socks to be put on in the clinic • Dedicated clinic shoes to be kept and used within the clinic • After session, scrubs and socks to be placed into a dedicated clinic laundry bag and put directly into washing machine upon bringing them into the house • After clinic session, podiatrist to go directly home and shower, laundering clothes that have been worn between clinic and house VERSION 2: Produced by Sarah Webber DATE: 5th June 2020 VERSION 4: Produced by Sarah Webber DATE: 23rd October 2020 References and external links to governing legislation in relation to Covid-19. Click on the icons below to be taken to the relevant latest information on coronavirus. COP “PPE Clarification May 2020” COP “ PPE inaccessibility guidance” Public Health England “ Additional considerations, in addition to standard infection prevention and control precautions” table 4 “ Any setting. Direct patient / resident care assessing an individual that is not currently a possible or confirmed case ( within 2 metres)” Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic Chester COVID-19 POLICY August 2020

Easy to understand information on ingrown toenail treatment, removal and surgery by a registered Podiatrist Chiropodist.Explanation of infection and typical causes of intection with links to College Of Podiatry video of procedure. Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Ingrown Toenail Treatment & Nail Surgery At Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic Chester "I’ve got a really bad ingrown toenail when I search for information it tells me that I will need nail surgery, when can I have it removed?” “Have I got an ingrown toenail ?” “Have I got a severe ingrown toenail? ” “Will my ingrown toenail need removal through surgery?” “Can you take out my ingrown toenail through permanent toenail surgery?” Just some of the many variants of the question we at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic get asked when a patient first presents with a sore toe. Going online can be great for finding out information or even self-diagnosing a condition but when it comes to a physical examination a visit to a suitably qualified podiatrist or chiropodist in their clinic can bring many immediate benefits and in doing so relieve you of the pain you have been suffering from. Lets first talk about ingrown toenails or ingrowing toenails. The list of background events to an ingrown toenail is pretty long. Such triggers for an ingrown toenail can include working all day in tight fitting shoes or boots, steel toe caps or dropping an item on your toe and initially dismissing the blackening of the nail and the months of damage/ recovery to your nail. We see a lot of footballers who suddenly find the pain from the toe area is causing distress. Its quite normal to walk into an appointment hobbling to then leave the clinic fixed and ready to go again. For current athletes, the rigors of sport or dance may have impacted on the condition of your feet, you may find your competitiveness is affected by that niggling feeling from a toenail digging into your toe. You may go hill walking and again dismiss the bruising to toes as a side issue from the friction caused from your boots on your feet. Add to this list a neglect of your toe nails by letting them grow or by cutting them too short or even to the wrong shape and you start to see that one or a number of factors could be contributing to your ingrown toenail. Yes!! Many patients are surprised to discover that there is a correct way to cut your nails!! And that often a small change in this process can bring improvements to the growth of your toenails. Fortunately, We at Deva Podiatry have many years of experience in addressing ingrown or ingrowing toe nails. If your issue is fairly recent it is possible to implement a number of improvements to your foot health maintenance that can see instant improvements in the condition of the toe, nail and nail bed. An initial consultation and treatment may be all that is necessary to send you on your way with valuable advise. Perhaps you have visited a podiatrist on a number of occasions to address your ingrown toenail. We manage a number of people’s foot health, by maintaining the ingrown nail and bed, to ensure that they can visit for a regular appointment to control any inflammation. At Deva Podiatry we are happy to be consulted for ingrown toenail advice. Occasionally, we are consulted by a patient who is convinced that their only option is permanent toenail removal and nail surgery or ingrown nail surgery is the only solution. Many patients are reassured to discover that actually the condition is not as severe as they believed. If you have followed through the scenarios above you will understand that no two individuals present with exactly the same nail damage and as such a Podiatrist has at their disposal specialised tools and equipment for all variants of an ingrown toenail. When you are ready to make an Ingrown Toenail appointment give Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic a call, were always happy to help. Moving on to Nail Surgery Lets start by repeating, your nail may look unsightly, damaged and of serious concern to you , but this does not mean that an appointment with a podiatrist must mean permanent toenail removal. If you have previously visited us for assistance with issues surrounding your ingrown toenails and they are under management then you may be considering removal of all or part of a nail. We will have discussed this with you and prepared you for the possibility of this in the future. If it is some time since your last visit to Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic, please feel free to contact us for a consultation on the possibility of ingrown toenail removal surgery. Finally if you wish to find out in detail what exactly nail surgery entails then we have linked to a video that can also be found in the blog pages of Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic. This excellent video shows the full process of nail surgery. If you click here you will be taken to another blog post that identifies in detail the full Nail Surgery procedure at Deva Podiatry.This blog post identifies the tools and equipment that we use at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic. This equipment is in line with the guidance on standards we are set. In addition, to those standards we ensure that any nail surgery carried out is blocked out to allow for appropriate clinic time. The clinic is prepared, all tools and medical items are set out and strict surgical procedures and timings are introduced. We also include up to 4 follow up appointments and provide you with necessary dressings and full at home instructions. We guide you all the way through recovery. Our aim is your total satisfaction in the treatment you have received from us. For Reassurance the Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic COVID-19 Policy is reprinted in full. You can be further reassured that the clinic and all equipment will be prepared to the highest standards prior to your designated surgery time. Introduction The health and safety of both patients and podiatrists is paramount. Deva Podiatry have always focussed on exceptional Infection control; however COVID-19 has brought to the fore the need to introduce additional measures. This document is to be used in combination with documents from other organisations such as Public Health England and The College of Podiatry. Additional Infection Control Between each appointment to wipe with diluted bleach or clinell wipes;- • Doorknobs • Entire treatment couch • Patients chair within clinic • Podiatrists Chair • Keyboard, screen, and housing of I-Pad • Square payment terminal • Pen • Treatment Trolley • Counter- top • Light • Sneeze shield • Drawer handles, drill, doppler, cardio machine, doppler and any other items touched in the course of treatment • Skirting to the clinic Also, to mop floor with diluted bleach, clinell wipes or floor wipes. Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) The College Of Podiatry currently directs podiatrists to use tables 2 and 4 when deciding which PPE to use: • Gloves • Apron • IIR fluid resistant masks • Eye or face mask, depending on risk. Risk factors to be considered are which procedure, likelihood of patient being contagious and risk factors of the contracting COVID-19. The College Of Podiatry suggests that a FFP2 or FFP3 mask will provide superior protection, therefore a combined IIR and FFP3 mask is ideal. The College advises that a face visor would, if this combination is not available, provide additional protection. Before booking the appointment The podiatrist will question the patient and, if an existing patient, refer to previous notes to ensure the patient meets the current criteria for treatment listed in the “ Decision Tree for Independent Practitioners” and the “Treatment Grid during COVID-19”. Before the appointment • The COVID-19 triage form is completed • The patient consents to attending the appointment • It is explained to the patient that they must wait in the car until the allotted time • they may be required to wear a mask • they will need to wash their hands or use hand sanitiser upon attending • that 2 metres distance will be maintained where possible (continued) • they will need to attend on their own (exception where it is previously identified that a carer or guardian will attend) • Payment will be taken via card On Arrival for the appointment • Any pedestrian patient must not arrive before their allotted appointment time • A patient travelling by car is to stay within their car until the allotted appointment time • A patient will be encouraged to wear their own mask or scarf for their own personal protection • The patient will be directed to sanitise their hands prior to treatment or if a preference is made for washing hands this facility is also available next to the treatment chair Changes within the clinic • Worktop surfaces will be decluttered to allow for more efficient cleansing in between patients • All seating materials to be made of a wipeable material • Sign at entrance to clinic highlighting COVID-19 guidelines • Tissues and hand sanitiser available to patients • Lavatory light to be left on • Patient appointments to be restructured to allow for adequate time to receive the patient, carry out the treatment and for the patient to exit the clinic without an overlap with previous or subsequent patient • An additional period of time to be allocated to the period post appointment to allow for satisfactory sanitising of the clinic • Patients who are known to be at higher risk from Covid-19 and fall within the vulnerable categories will be offered an appointment at the start of the session Podiatrists Attire • Clean scrubs and socks to be put on in the clinic • Dedicated clinic shoes to be kept and used within the clinic • After session, scrubs and socks to be placed into a dedicated clinic laundry bag and put directly into washing machine upon bringing them into the house • After clinic session, podiatrist to go directly home and shower, laundering clothes that have been worn between clinic and house VERSION 2: Produced by Sarah Webber DATE: 5th June 2020 References and external links to governing legislation in relation to Covid-19. Click on the icons below to be taken to the relevant latest information on coronavirus. COP “PPE Clarification May 2020” COP “ PPE inaccessibility guidance” Public Health England “ Additional considerations, in addition to standard infection prevention and control precautions” table 4 “ Any setting. Direct patient / resident care assessing an individual that is not currently a possible or confirmed case ( within 2 metres)” 01244 680365 Contact Form Back To Top