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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.

A frequently asked question from patients is " Will you provide a detailed receipt for me , so that I can claim my treatment back from my insurer?" Well over the years we have found that different insurers have different criteria for determining how they make payments towards podiatry treatment. Fortunately some insurers make it simple. My experience has shown that where a patient pays for the treatment direct to myself, I am able to provide directly to the patient an invoice stating the treatment received and confirming that payment was made directly by the patient. My invoice states the business address, my qualification and critically my HCPC registration number. It is important to note that the HCPC REGISTRATION is recognised as a mark of confidence in professional standards applied by a practitioner. Not just by the patient but by organisations such as insurers. You should check with your insurer prior to treatment as to whether you will have your payment reimbursed. Don't forget that when you make payments we are able to take most cards as well as cash and even in 2020 the very, very occasional cheque!!! Whether you are reclaiming from insurance or not we will always be pleased to provide you with a receipt or invoice for your podiatry treatment.

WPA Insurance- What you need to know: Prior to attending your appointment you must contact WPA for a pre-authorisation number and also determine how much your policy excess is set at. You can call WPA on 0345 122 3100. You can also speak to WPA by clicking here: ​ Please note that medical devices such as orthotics and supplemental medication are not covered by WPA. Checklist - prior to attending your consultation at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic you will need to : ​ Ensure that you gain a pre authorisation number from WPA You may require a GP referral prior to attending Contact WPA if you are in any doubt regarding your policy coverage prior to attending your Podiatry consultation Understand how much your excess is on your policy and what fees are covered by your policy and advise the clinic accordingly In most cases you will pay for your consultation and then claim back your fees with the appropiate submission of an invoice. ​ ​ WPA Procedure codes for podiatrists: ​ WPA initial consultation: No code required WPA follow up consultation: No code required WPA nail surgery: Not covered ​ Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic, Chester, Sarah Webber, WPA provider number 920979634 Disclaimer: All information provided is correct as at December 1st 2020.Information is deemed as contact details and reclaim procedures in respect of policies issued by WPA to their clients. Deva Podiatry are not a client of WPA. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic are registered with the HCPC under registration no: CH32605 and via Healthcode through registration with the Private Practice Register for the purpose of transacting Private Health Insurance Authorised payments. It is the duty of the insured to ensure that their policy is valid for the purpose of utilising it for podiatry treatment.

VITALITY Insurance- What you need to know: Prior to attending your appointment you must contact VITALITY for a pre-authorisation number and also determine how much your policy excess is set at. You can call VITALITY on 0345 602 3523. You can speak to VITALITY by clicking here ​ Please note that medical devices such as orthotics and supplemental medication are not covered by VITALITY. Checklist - prior to attending your consultation at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic you will need to : ​ Ensure that you gain a pre authorisation number from VITALITY You may require a GP referral prior to attending You will need to pay your policy excess direct to Deva Podiatry Contact VITALITY if you are in any doubt regarding your policy coverage prior to attending your Podiatry consultation Understand how much your excess is on your policy and what fees are covered by your policy and advise the clinic accordingly. In most cases you will pay for your consultation and then claim back your fees with the appropiate submission of an invoice. ​ ​VITALITY Procedure codes for podiatrists: ​ VITALITY initial consultation: No code required VITALITY follow up consultation: No code required VITALITY nail surgery: S6400 VITALITY injection: W9030 ​ Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic, Chester, Sarah Webber, VITALITY provider number via Healthcode Registration SP100361 Disclaimer: All information provided is correct as at December 1st 2020.Information is deemed as contact details and reclaim procedures in respect of policies issued by VITALITY to their clients. Deva Podiatry are not a client of VITALITY. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic are registered with the HCPC under registration no: CH32605 and via Healthcode through registration with the Private Practice Register for the purpose of transacting Private Health Insurance Authorised payments. It is the duty of the insured to ensure that their policy is valid for the purpose of utilising it for podiatry treatment.

CIGNA Insurance- What you need to know: Prior to attending your appointment you must contact CIGNA for a pre-authorisation number and also determine how much your policy excess is set at. You can call CIGNA on 01475 788463. Existing CIGNA members can click through to there login here or email: UKinfo@Cigna.com. ​ Please note that medical devices such as orthotics and supplemental medication are not covered by CIGNA. Checklist - prior to attending your consultation at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic you will need to : ​ Ensure that you gain a pre authorisation number from CIGNA You may require a GP referral prior to attending You will need to pay your policy excess direct to Deva Podiatry Contact CIGNA if you are in any doubt regarding your policy coverage prior to attending your Podiatry consultation Deva Podiatry can bill CIGNA directly for you if we are provided with the appropriate information. Please speak to your podiatrist at your consultation Understand how much your excess is on your policy and what fees are covered by your policy and advise the clinic accordingly In most cases you will pay for your consultation and then claim back your fees with the appropiate submission of an invoice. ​ ​ CIGNA Procedure codes for podiatrists: ​ CIGNA initial consultation: No code required CIGNA follow up consultation: No code required CIGNA nail surgery: S7010 CIGNA injection: W9030 CIGNA Local Anaesthetic: AC100 ​ Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic, Chester, Sarah Webber, CIGNA provider number 217508 Disclaimer: All information provided is correct as at December 1st 2020.Information is deemed as contact details and reclaim procedures in respect of policies issued by CIGNA to their clients. Deva Podiatry are not a client of CIGNA. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic are registered with the HCPC under registration no: CH32605 and via Healthcode through registration with the Private Practice Register for the purpose of transacting Private Health Insurance Authorised payments. It is the duty of the insured to ensure that their policy is valid for the purpose of utilising it for podiatry treatment.

AVIVA Insurance- What you need to know: Prior to attending your appointment you must contact AVIVA for a pre-authorisation number and also determine how much your policy excess is set at. You can call AVIVA on 0800 0683827. Existing AVIVA members can click through to there login here this takes you to AVIVA. ​ Please note that medical devices such as orthotics and supplemental medication are not covered by AVIVA. Checklist - prior to attending your consultation at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic you will need to : ​ Ensure that you gain a pre authorisation number from AVIVA You may require a GP referral prior to attending You will need to pay your policy excess direct to Deva Podiatry Contact AVIVA if you are in any doubt regarding your policy coverage prior to attending your Podiatry consultation Understand how much your excess is on your policy and what fees are covered by your policy and advise the clinic accordingly In most cases you will pay for your consultation and then claim back your fees with the appropiate submission of an invoice. ​ AVIVA Procedure codes for podiatrists: ​ AVIVA initial consultation: No code required AVIVA follow up consultation: No code required AVIVA nail surgery: S7010 AVIVA injection: W9040 AVIVA Local Anaesthetic: AC100 ​ Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic, Chester, Sarah Webber, AVIVA provider number 600138279 Disclaimer: All information provided is correct as at December 1st 2020.Information is deemed as contact details and reclaim procedures in respect of policies issued by AVIVA to their clients. Deva Podiatry are not a client of AVIVA. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic are registered with the HCPC under registration no: CH32605 and via Healthcode through registration with the Private Practice Register for the purpose of transacting Private Health Insurance Authorised payments. It is the duty of the insured to ensure that their policy is valid for the purpose of utilising it for podiatry treatment.

Since opening in July 2018 we have built a reputation for providing best practice high quality podiatry chiropody for our private patients. A podiatrist carries out routine podiatry such as nail cutting and removal of hard skin. More specialist podiatrists have a broader skill set. At Deva Podiatry our goal is to help you resolve your foot health problems. Nail Surgery and Ingrown Toenail removal, specialist advice and gentle rehabilitation of plantar fasciitis related foot health problems, Verrucae treatment with Verrutop for Adults and Children. The Lacuna Method of Fungal Toenail Treatment. All carried out at our Chester Footcare Clinic. Initially many of our clients came to the clinic from the area around Chester bounded by Wrexham Road known as Westminster Park ,Curzon Park and Handbridge and Chester Business Park. Over time and as word spread regarding the attention received and our immaculately presented clinic we noticed that patients were travelling from across Cheshire, The Wirral, Warrington and Ellesmere Port to have a treatment at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic. It is now very normal to discover that a patient is visiting from Flintshire, Mold,Prestatyn, Holywell or Flint. They describe our easy access from the A55 into Chester as a factor they consider alongside our willingness to be proactive and provide information on Podiatry treatments. Other patients travel along the A483 Wrexham Road from as far as Oswestry, Wrexham and Chirk to receive Podiatry Chiropody treatment. Again they mention the ability to identify that our website is informative on a broad range of foot care treatments and conditions allows them to make an informed and safe choice. In the ever-changing climate we now find ourselves in it is important to research and identify that trust can be found when researching an appropriate foot care practice. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic are working hard to maintain an up to date and relevant website and social media presence. We have direct website links to the World Health Organisation, Public Health England, Dept Of Health and our governing body The College Of Podiatry. If there is an important announcement or critical change in policy we can be up to date within 24 hours. We think that is reassuring. Today September 24th 2020, The government has introduced a new level to track and trace with the role out of premises specific QR codes to be read by a smartphone. This should be seen as an added reassurance that premises that are displaying the poster have patient /customer protection at heart. Deva Podiatry are now displaying our unique premises code within the clinic. It was generated by the Dept Of Health and sent to us today and is identified below. So when you decide to make an appointment with Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic you can be assured of the following criteria being met:- The clinic is a member of The College Of Podiatry The podiatrist is a current registered member of The College Of Podiatry The podiatrist is registered as a podiatrist/ chiropodist with the HCPC (The government register for highly qualified practitioners in around 20 specialisms of healthcare. The podiatrist / chiropodist is being constantly updated on changes in healthcare provision via The College Of Podiatry and Dept Of Health. Secure electronic record keeping via registration under GDPR at the ICO. Our records follow best practice guidelines set out by NICE and The College Of Podiatry. Covid-19 electronic form linked in to our records. Electronic cashless payment system in place. At Deva Podiatry we are not just about good record keeping. We have gained a reputation for excellent service and feedback identifies that friendly and professional are two of many aspects cited by patients in reviews. In uncertain times its good to know that Your Feet Are In Safe Hands.

A few weeks back I posted to the blog a fantastic image showing a toenail spike that had just been removed from a patients ingrown toenail. The image or photo has created some interest both in the clinic from patients and from around the world from fellow podiatrists. For me ( not known as the “Worlds Greatest Photographer” and famous in my family for missing out heads from family photos) this was a particularly satisfying moment! A lot of interest was shown in the size of the spike but even more interest was shown in my “snazzy” rainbow coloured tweezers. This week as part of Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinics ongoing policy to “renew, replace and improve” I placed an order with Sheffield Surgical Instrument Manufacturer -Heeley Surgical www.heeleysurgical.com for replacement instruments from their Titanium Coated Podiatry Instrument Range. The order has arrived today and the images above show the instruments. If you are interested in the technicalities here’s some extra information. Heeley Surgical “ For the ultimate in podiatry instruments, look no further than our titanium coated product range. A thin coating of Titanium is applied to the stainless steel surface and provides an abrasion resistant coating which is up to 5 times that of normal stainless steel, whilst also hardening and protecting cutting and sliding surfaces. Titanium has long been utilised in the tooling industry to extend the life of drill bits, to reduce friction and to enhance resistance to the effects of corrosion. Heeley Surgical Titanium Instruments are supplied with a 3 year guarantee against poor workmanship and faulty materials”. In short at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic Chester we are investing in the Best Of British Manufactured Products available to us. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic Chester use Heeley Podiatry Instruments for all nail surgery, nail avulsion surgery and ingrown or ingrowing toenail removal. Heeleys don’t just manufacture the product, they also go into detail within their website on best practice procedures for ensuring that the surgical instruments are maintained to a pristine condition. For a Podiatrist who sets high standards and works to Podiatry best practice this is great news. At Deva Podiatry we are able to take the advice on caring for your surgical instruments and combine it with best clinical practice guidelines for sterilization and sanitisation of surgical instruments. A forthcoming blog post will look behind the scenes of Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic and set out the rigorous sterilization procedure we go through to ensure that all our podiatry surgical instruments are absolutely fit for purpose. For any one concerned about sterilization and sanitization in the post covid world this post, we hope will be reassuring. In regards to surgical instruments Heeleys care recommendations include the following information:- It is so important to properly clean, sterilise and store your instruments. How should I clean my instruments? This depends on how sterile your protocol requires them to be. First rinse the instrument in pH neutral distilled water and remove any contaminants or debris. Use a fresh neutral pH solvent and then a soft brush for the tough cleaning. If you steam autoclave make sure that you use the manufacturer's for your autoclave (clean neutral pH distilled water), and that your high quality instruments are not mixed with instruments of inferior quality. Impurities from the lower quality instrument can start a corrosive action on your higher quality ones. Be sure that a full drying cycle is used. Overlapping joints may have dampness within the joint, increasing the chance of corrosion. This can be prevented in three ways; assure the full drying cycle is complete, apply silicone grease inside the joint as a protective layer, or by use of air canister or to blow moisture out of overlapping parts. Instruments can also be cleaned ultrasonically but must be immediately rinsed and dried. It is recommended that ultrasonic cleaning is the best and most cost effective way to clean surgical instruments. If ultrasonic cleaning is not available instruments may be cleaned manually using a pH neutral detergent, distilled water and a soft instrument cleaning brush. Never use bleach to clean any surgical instruments. The high pH of bleach causes surface deposits of brown stains and might even corrode the instrument. Even high quality stainless steel is not impervious to a bleach solution. Apply a surgical instrument lubricant - following the manufacturer's instructions. Lubrication is the most important action you can take to extend the life of your instruments. The use of a surgical instrument lubricant will prevent spotting from mineral deposits left behind by water after cleaning. Corrosion can also be prevented by the application of lubricant. Corrosion starts in the pores of the metal and is often related to improper cleaning. With proper handling and lubrication the surface of your stainless steel instruments will develop a thin hard coating, similar to oxidation, which will help prevent damage from corrosion. Known as the passivation layer, it makes the instruments more resistant to staining and rusting. In addition to stain and corrosion protection lubrication reduces reduces friction at the joints, keeping the action of the instrument light, delicate and smooth - extending the life of the instrument by reducing wear. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THERE WAS SO MUCH TO IT? FOOTNOTE added 18th November 2020 I was recently asked a valid question regarding the quality and source of surgical instruments. The question was: " Aren't All these tools made to a set standard?" I would like to say- Yes, they are manufactured to the same standard across the world. Unfortunately that is not so. An investigation by the BMA discovered that in many countries there is an industry of sweat shops that employ children to work long hours grinding and filing instruments for little or no money. The instruments are then moved on to finishing shops, where they are improved and finished. The quality and source of such items is difficult to determine. The extra crafting and refining that is involved in the manufacture of Heeley Surgical Instruments in Sheffield -we believe justifies the investment. It is possible to purchase surgical instruments online for prices as much as 90% cheaper than Heeley Instruments. However, the quality of these instruments is often sub standard.The quality of the steel is unknown, the plating may be to a lesser grade but critically the finish to the cutting edges is unlikely to rival that of the Heeley Instruments. For this reason you can rest assured that your Feet Are In Safe Hands!

Upon qualification as a podiatrist you are required by law to register with the HCPC ( Health and Care Professionals Council). My registration Is CH32605. If you cannot find reference to your foot clinician it is highly likely that they are not qualified in podiatry, but may have attended short courses in foot health maintenance. Most professions are registered within a professional body. Podiatrists are professional practitioners of Podiatry. In a previous post I mentioned that for most of the 20th Century we were known as Chiropodists and the profession was known as Chiropody. My professional body is called the College Of Podiatry. Its name was changed in 2016/17 in an attempt to move towards the international name for Chiropody. You may have seen examples of Chiropody / Podiatry / Foot Health Clinics stating that they are "State Registered". This again is a throwback to times past when many health professionals would use this term as recognition of being on the register of the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine ( CPSM), a body founded in 1961. In 2001, The HCPC was created in recognition that many health professions had developed into specific areas of medicine and there was a need to modernise and simplify the registration under one overarching body. For piece of mind any member of the public can research the status of a health professional by accessing the HCPC website at www.hcpc-uk.org and searching for the practitioners registration. If in doubt, look for the logo displayed at the premises or on literature. We display the HCPC registered logo and College Of Podiatry logo with pride on our website footer pages at devapodiatry.com, On facebook at facebook.com/devapodiatry . Instagram page at instagram.com/devapodiatry. or via google my business where you will find map details and locations for Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic , Chester at google.com/maps/place/DevaPodiatry .

What is a Podiatrist? Podiatry is the field of medicine where the practitioner is known as a Podiatrist. Our specialism is the knowledge of the foot and lower-limb function and health. We are trained to degree level and receive our qualification in Podiatric medicine. Once qualified it is a requirement to register with the regulating body for Health Care Professionals. In the United Kingdom the regulating body is called the HCPC. A registered Podiatrist can be searched on the register of the HCPC and will display within their clinic and literature their registration number and the recognised logo of the HCPC. My HCPC registration number is CH32605. In addition I am a member of The College of Podiatry a body that sets academic and clinical standards, promotes research and education and raises awareness of foot health. Are you like a Chiropodist? Yes we are. In fact in reality both names refer to the same profession. Around the world the word Podiatrist has been the accepted title. In the UK, Chiropodist was the more common title. In the 1990's British Academic institutions moved to bring the UK in line with the rest of the world. Many Podiatrists who have qualified since the 1990's use their qualification to specialise in specific areas of Podiatry for example, advanced wound care, biomechanics or rehabilitation. And finally, So what do you actually do? A Podiatrist is trained to, diagnose, treat and prevent complications and conditions of the foot and lower limb. We can also prevent, correct and manage irregularities of the foot, treat infection and assist people of all ages and activity to remain mobile. If you cannot manage your feet at home it may be time to consult with a HCPC registered Podiatrist.