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About podiatry chiropody at Deva Podiatry Chester. A clinic that invokes best practice standards from a registered Podiatrist Chiropodist. Helpful 10 question guide to podiatry chiropody . About Us & FAQS at Deva Podiatry Chester About Us Dedicated to Excellence in Podiatric Care Deva Podiatry Practice was founded in 2018 by Sarah Webber BSc (Hons) MRCPod and is located in beautiful Dodleston, Chester. Our fully equipped ground-floor clinic offers a comfortable and professional environment with ample free parking. Expertise & Professional Standards Sarah qualified from Salford University with a BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatric Medicine and is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She is also affiliated with The College of Podiatry, the UK’s largest professional body for podiatrists. After many years working within the NHS, treating complex conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and chronic disease management, Saran has now dedicated her time fully to private practice. This allows her to provide personalised, high-quality care with a strong focus on innovative treatments and exceptional patient experience. Comprehensive Podiatric Services At Deva Podiatry, we offer a range of advanced treatments alongside routine foot care, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient care. Our commitment to professional development means we continuously update our knowledge and techniques through ongoing training, ensuring that we deliver the latest evidence-based treatments. We are fully trained, insured, and regulated, dedicated to providing expert foot health solutions tailored to each patient’s needs. Your foot health is our priority, and we look forward to welcoming you to Deva Podiatry Practice. Anchor 1 The Big 10- Podiatry Frequently Asked Questions 1..What is the difference between a Chiropodist and a Podiatrist? There is no difference. A podiatrist is the internationally recognised name for a foot specialist and since the mid 1990’s degree level qualification allows for the recognition of the title Podiatrist. 2..I’m confused! You call yourself a Podiatrist and a Chiropodist and you state you practice Podiatry. So what are you? Don’t worry, many people still like to retain links to the origins of the discipline and for this reason it is very common for us to mix between the two. Think of it as being like money - chiropodist is pre- decimal and podiatrist is decimal. 3..Where can I find your credentials? All registered Podiatrists and Chiropodists are regulated by the HCPC who keep an online register of us. Registration is renewed every 2 years. If you can’t find the name or the registration number, then it’s likely that the person is not a Podiatrist or Chiropodist. 4..What should I expect on my first visit? You will be asked for some personal information, such as your contact details and date of birth. You will also be asked for any necessary information that may be relevant to your treatment i.e. if you have any medical conditions and what medications you take. The podiatrist will then undertake a thorough examination of your feet. Your circulation will be checked and tested using a Doppler machine and your nervous system checked for any loss of protective sensations. Once the full assessment has been completed, we will offer appropriate treatment and advice. 5..Will my personal data be shared with a third party? All personal information supplied during a consultation will be kept secure and not shared with any other third party. An exception would be to share information with your doctor or hospital specialist regarding your foot complaint, but only with your prior permission. Any information such as emails used to contact us are entered into https://www.devapodiatry.com The website privacy policy explains how this data is stored. ZA458556 is our GDPR number at the ICO. 6..How long will my initial treatment take? We believe that an initial appointment is an opportunity to get to know you and understand your concerns relating to your foot health. For this reason, all new patients are allocated up to 60 minutes for this appointment as we conduct a number of thorough tests linked to your general health and the medications you may or may not be taking. 7..How often should I return? The majority of patients realise the benefit of Podiatry / Chiropody treatments are truly gained when visiting on a regular basis of 6-8 weeks. However, some patients need to return more regularly whilst others may find that they only require minimum work once or twice a year, as they follow advice on good foot health maintenance. Here at Deva Podiatry we trust that you will be highly satisfied with your treatment. We will be able advise you in our professional capacity on when to book a further appointment as the period between appointment times can vary according to your individual needs. 8..Does the treatment hurt? In general routine podiatry treatments are pain free and leads to great comfort and reduction of previous pain associated with the foot problem presented. Occasionally some more complex procedures may be a little uncomfortable but you will always be informed if we believe this will be the case. 9..I am nervous about receiving Podiatry treatment. Don’t worry! It’s quite normal to have concerns, at all stages you can stop and tell us if you are feeling nervous or anxious. Remember, it’s your treatment, for you. Patient Feedback tells us that the clinic is an ambient and calming environment to visit and that the podiatrists are friendly and able to put people at ease. 10..Do you offer after care advice? Yes, we pride ourselves on offering you detailed after treatment advice. We have a range of information available in clinic and via devapodiatry ,our email newsletter, Facebook and Instagram we regularly post suitable and appropriate foot health related advise.

Welcome to Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic Chester. Our website offers detailed information on fees for all chiropody and podiatry.Corns and Callus,hard skin, heel pain or verrucae. Consult a qualified podiatrist. Book or call today. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WE HAVE MOVED TO The Shippon, Church Road, Dodleston, Chester, CH4 9NG DEVA PODIATRY FOOT HEALTH CLINIC chester COMMITTED TO BEST PRACTICE PODIATRY Dedicated to providing excellent clinical standards with treatments tailored to your individual needs. Ready to listen. Here to help. Book An Appointment Today Deva Podiatry offers gold standard, best practice podiatry treatment. Sarah established her private practice in 2018 after gaining many years of clinical experience within the NHS. Working to N.I.C.E. ( National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) and Public Health England guidelines, w e are proud to say that we have gained a reputation for exemplary practice with over 150 5* reviews. Testimonials £75 Initial Assessment & First Treatment A first assessment involves taking a full detailed history of your foot complaint . We will need to know any medical conditions and medication that you take. We complete a full physical assessment including Neuro-vascular testing followed by a standard treatment incorporating a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. Book Now £55 Routine Standard Podiatry/Chiropody For those who have already had an initial assessment treatments range from nail cutting and corn and callous removal through to thickened nails, dry skin and advice on skin and nail conditions. This treatment is considered essential for those wanting to maintain good foot health. Book Now £450 for one nail. Additional nails £250 Inclusive of 2 follow-up appointments Nail Surgery (subject to assessment) If you have long term issues with ingrowing toe nails which cannot be helped by routine treatment or thick unsightly nails then you may be suitable for nail surgery which is a simple procedure performed under local anaesthetic where part or the whole nail is removed and a chemical is applied to prevent regrowth. Book Now £75 Initial Consultation Fungal Nail Fenestration We offer The Lacuna Method for fungal nail infection and treatment. Up to 60% of the population will suffer to some degree with Onychomycosis or more commonly known as Fungal Nail Infection. Consulting with a Podiatrist and proactively engaging in a course of treatment can clinically cure fungal nail infection. Fungal Nail Infection can be treated using a procedure known as fenestration. This procedure allows for direct access to the nail bed the area where infection can take hold. The active ingredient is applied into the nail bed through the nail,giving the opportunity for the nail and bed to recover from the infection. Read more by clicking on the box below. Book Now Prices vary and can be discussed at initial consultation. Verrucae Treatment Whilst verrucae may disappear on their own, they can quickly become troublesome, spreading to other areas of your feet, growing larger, and often becoming painful. Seeking professional help from a podiatrist can help you clear up your verrucae more quickly. We recommend visiting us here at Deva Podiatry if your verruca is painful, has spread, multiplied, altered in appearance, or if it’s restricting you in your daily activities. We have a range of verrucae treatment solutions available for adults and children. Book Now £110 diagnostic consultation. Additional cost for suitably prescribed orthotics Orthotics We have a range of orthotic insoles available in clinic. Following a consultation appointment we can suggest suitable insoles for you. Semi-Bespoke Devices To relieve and reduce pressure points we can create semi-bespoke devices that can assist and help alleviate pain. Specialist podiatry consultation and diagnosis available for alleviation of pain from plantar fasciitis, corns and more complex conditions of the foot. It is quite common to introduce a resolution to your problem within the initial consultation. We listen to you and work to find the best solution for your needs. Book Now

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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

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Deva Podiatry Site Map where patients will find access to documents prior to an appointment. Also FAQs on podiatry chiropody topics that are of concern to them. Links to directories, suppliers and other websites deemed of relevance to Deva Podiatry. DEVA PODIATRY foot health clinic chester. - SITE MAP - GOLD STANDARD - BEST PRACTICE - PODIATRY PUT YOUR FEET IN SAFE HANDS With our qualified podiatrist chiropodist Home Treatments About Testimonials Book Search Results Blog Ingrown Toenail & Surgery FAQ Verruca Treatment Deva Podiatry Fungal Toenail Treatment (LACUNA METHOD) 10 Reasons To Choose A Podiatrist Search

Here we list the 10 main reasons you should consider when searching for a professional to manage your foot maintenance or treatment. Podiatrists are highly skilled in all aspects of the foot and are trained to degree standard in Podiatric Medicine. We do feet. Top of Page Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic,Chester. 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A PODIATRIST Please feel free to click across the:- P. O. D. I. A. T. R. I. S. t. boxes below. Within them you will find extra valued information that will reassure you when making an appointment at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic. Each box links to our blog where you will find an ever growing range of articles on all things feet related at Deva Podiatry where we trust you will find that your feet really are in Safe Hands! P Professional Standards. Podiatry is a profession that is highly regulated. Podiatrists /Chiropodists adhere to the strictest guidelines and rules on medical record keeping and client (patient) confidentiality. O Ongoing Continuous Professional Development. We are required to continually train and develop for our progression and our discipline of Podiatry. In Clinic I display certificates for completed courses and throughout the year attend best practice seminars and conferences. In addition I complete additional competency through webinars and online learning. D Doctor Relationship. When you visit a podiatrist you can be reassured that our medical knowledge can be used to raise concerns with other medical practitioners when a discovery is made appertaining to foot health. If your consent is received we will write to your GP with such findings. I Insurance. As a profession our governing body brokered an insurance policy that corresponds with our needs. Health Insurance Companies will only recognise an invoice for treatment if it is identified by a registered HCPC practitioner number. A Acquired Knowledge & Experience. A podiatrist trains for 3 plus years. An in depth knowledge of the foot is coupled with an equal confidence to use blades and other specialist instruments. I completed my training within the NHS and have carried on working within the NHS where I specialise in acute diabetic foot care. My Knowledge of this area of podiatry is deep and I bring to clinic a thorough understanding of complex foot health matters. T Teaching and Training. We are proud of our profession and proud to pass on our knowledge to others. In my role within the NHS I have acted as a mentor and teacher to numerous student podiatrists who have taken their skills out around the world. R Regulated. A proud Podiatrist will always identify themselves with the HCPC logo and CoP logo. The HCPC regulate and inspect podiatrists. Seeing the HCPC sign displayed on a website or clinic is evidence of a bona fide registered podiatrist. I Information. We take detailed medical information from you. A further requirement is that information is handled & collated confidentially for more than 7 years. Deva Podiatry is regulated by the ICO under GDPR. Records include medical information and images. In regards to children we have in place additional requirements to treatment of children. S Sterilisation & Sanitization. A differentiating part to podiatry when compared to nail bars was that our work even "when just cutting and filing nails" brought with it a requirement to ensure that our instruments (tools) were sterilised. Sterilised sets of tools were used for each patient. Post Covid and in addition to this reassurance we at Deva Podiatry have brought in to practice sanitization of the clinic in periods between patients appointments. T Total dedication to the foot. We specialise in the foot and only the foot. Your feet are vital for regulating many aspects of bodily function.Our training and knowledge means that we should be able to pick up early warnings of potential concern - just by " looking at your feet!!!

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Access policy of Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic, Chester. Specialist Podiatrist Chiropodist in all aspects of foot health treatment and wellness advise. Podiatrists Chiropodists are highly trained in foot health. HCPC Registration can be verified Top of Page Access Policy For Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic, Chester Access Statement Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic Website Our website has been created within Wix. Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. We aim to adhere as closely as possible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0, Level AA), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make Web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly to everyone. Whilst Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic strive to adhere to the guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website and we are currently working to achieve this. Be aware that due to the dynamic nature of the website, minor issues may occasionally occur as it is updated regularly. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. Access Statement Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic Physical Location This is the accessibility notice of Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic. In this document we ours or us refer to Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic.Our registered office is at 7 Manor Road, Westminster Park, Chester, Cheshire CH4 7QW. We are a registered Podiatrist Chiropodist in Chester, Cheshire. We are a specialist foot clinic who believe in best practice Podiatry Chiropody methods. In short we aim for gold standard and believe that when you visit a registered podiatrist your feet are in safe hands. This accessibility notice aims to inform you about how we allow access to our clinic. In terms of physical access we have ensured that the clinic is situated at ground floor level.We have provided sufficient free parking outside of the clinic for all to gain access to the clinic entrance. The clinic entrance is defined as having one step of 100mm. The door has an opening in excess of 900mm and is accessible by a mobility impaired walker. A gender neutral toilet is designated. Access is step free and is defined as a standard toilet. Within the clinic seating is provided for the patient and where it is necessary a companion is able to attend the clinic and additional seating is provided for this.Where it is necessary to attend clinic with an assistance dog this is encouraged and facilities are available for this. This policy statement was created on November 5th 2020 as version 1 and will be reviewed periodically with a full review annually If you have any comments and or suggestions relating to improving the accessibility of our site, please don't hesitate to contact our accessibility coordinator at devapodiatry@gmail.com Your feedback will help us make improvements.

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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