Lucy King Foot Health Practitioner

26/05/2025

Very proud to sponsor my Keswick falcons team mate Mag Todd playing for Cumbria.

Congratulations on being forward of the match, whilst sadly I couldn’t be there to watch I know that you would have absolutely bossed it! 💪💪💪💪

🏉 Cumbria Women – Players of the Match! 💙❤️🤍

Following yesterday’s hard-fought clash, we’re proud to announce our Players of the Match:

FOM (Forward of the Match): Mag Todd – proudly sponsored by Lucy King Foot Practitioner
BOM (Back of the Match): Lorne Mellonie – Available to Sponsor
OOM (Opposition's Player of the Match): Sarah Wilkinson – Available to Sponsor

Well done to all three players for their standout performances and to the full squad for their effort and determination!

Interested in backing women’s rugby?
Player sponsorships are available – get in touch to support grassroots sport!

28/03/2025

Hello everyone

I will once again be at Busy Scissors in Cleator Moor next Wednesday 2nd April carrying out appointments. Treatments include:
Nail cutting
Hard skin removal
Corn removal
Early ingrown toenail correction

If you would like to book an appointment please contact the salon directly on 01946 814911. Appointments are charged at my usual fee of £38 and payments can be made as cash, cheque or BACS transfer.

😁 👣

22/12/2024

This is a post I shared last year. I thought it worth re-posting in case it is of any help to anybody…

🌲🎶It's the most wonderful time of the year🎶🌲

However a lot of people struggle over the festive season for various reasons. Here is a list of useful Helplines that may help you or somebody you know over the next few weeks, please feel free to share it:

Samaritans 116 123
Childline 0800 1111
Refuge 0808 2000 247
Silver Line 0800 4 708090
Men's Advice 0808 8010327
Shelter 0808 800 4444
Switchboard 0800 0119 100
Trussell Trust 0808 208 2138
Saneline 0300 304 7000
National Su***de Prevention 0800 689 5652

20/12/2024

That’s it for 2024! I’m taking 2 weeks off now to spend time with my family and friends during the festive season.

I’ll be back at work on the 6th January but will be able to respond to messages at various points over the next 2 weeks so feel free to message in that time. I have very limited availability for appointments the first couple of weeks in January.

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2025 🎉🎉

03/12/2024

Good afternoon all, I hope the run up to Christmas is treating you well.

Next Wednesday (11th December) I am back at Busy Scissors in Cleator Moor. If you would like an appointment please contact them directly to make the booking on 01946 814911.

I am fully booked for home visits this week but have a small number of appointments available at the end of next week and some more the following week before I take 2 weeks off to spend time with my family. My last working day will be Friday 20th December and I will be back working again on Monday 6th January 😁👣

05/11/2024

Good evening everyone

Just a little message for those who live in or around Cleator Moor.

Once a month I carry out my appointments in a room at Busy Scissors. I am there next Wednesday (13th November) and there are still a few appointments available. If you would like a foot health appointment please contact Joanne on 01946 814911 to make a booking as the diary is run by the salon.

I am also still available for home visits as usual. Contact me directly for those either by messaging on here or calling 07812 940449 or 01900 876469

Thank you

20/10/2024

I have had an increase in people calling me to ask if I can help them with plantar fasciitis.

Unfortunately as a foot health practitioner I cannot directly treat this condition but there are plenty of things you can do to ease the symptoms and aid recovery. Here is a link to a very useful guide with exercises and treatments you can try.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and I can recommend some local podiatrists who may be able to help you if symptoms persist.

27/09/2024

What a brilliant message to end the week. I had a lovely new patient today and was so pleased to be able to make her more comfortable 👣☺️

23/08/2024

After a very busy few weeks I am happy to say the King family holiday starts now 🎉. I will be away on holiday now until Saturday 31st August and am fully booked the first week of September but do have some availability the week beginning 9th September.

Please do however feel free to get in touch during this time if you would like an appointment. You can leave a message through messenger or by phone and I will reply when I get back.

12/08/2024

A good article in the guardian about why we need to look after our feet. Have a little read through if you have the time 😁 👣

I am currently fully booked for the rest of august and the first week of September (summer holidays are very busy) but have some availability from the second week of September. Please get in touch if you would like an appointment ☺️.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/aug/11/the-foot-phenomenon-simple-surprising-ways-to-improve-your-balance-health-and-longevity?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHd9SQGsepxfgbQ3I-s5jlrlgVf52ZYTpNZyDvGziizLP7tRyONsHjI9ECw_aem_Q0RjsrMKvMV3rrVgo3RWFg =1723387870

Why do so many of us neglect our feet, when they are crucial to all forms of movement? At 61, I decided to change all that

27/06/2024

Today I had a couple of hours free in between appointments so thought I’d take advantage of the ‘heat wave’ and took my aunt’s miniature dachshund out for a walk. Feeling very lucky to have such lovely views on the doorstep even if they usually are a tad cloudy 🤣.

Back to work now, next week I’m fully booked but the week beginning 8th July I currently have quite a bit of availability so if you are interested in booking an appointment please get in touch. I charge a set fee of £38 per appointment and will do the appointment at your home as I don’t have a clinic.

Thank you

Lucy

10/06/2024

Sorry for the lack of posts, it has been a very busy couple of months with lots of people wanting their feet sorting ahead of summer (whenever it decides to come 🌧️). But I have had an increase in enquiries about ingrown toenails lately so here is a little bit about them if you are interested…

An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin.

The big toe is often affected, either on one or both sides. The nail curls and pierces the skin, which becomes red, swollen and tender.

Other possible symptoms include:

pain if pressure is placed on the toe

inflammation of the skin at the end of the toe

a build-up of fluid (oedema) in the area surrounding the toe

an overgrowth of skin around the affected toe (hypertrophy)

bleeding

white or yellow pus coming from the affected area

A number of things can cause an ingrown toenail, including:

Poorly cut toenails – cutting your toenails too short, or cutting the edges, will encourage the skin to fold over your nail and the nail to grow into the skin

tightly fitting shoes, socks or tights – this places pressure on the skin around your toenail; the skin may be pierced if it's pressed on to your toenail

sweaty feet – if the skin around your toenails is soft, it's easier for your nail to pierce it and embed itself within it

Trauma – for example, stubbing your toe can sometimes cause an ingrown toenail to develop

natural shape of the nail – the sides of curved or fan-shaped toenails are more likely to press into the skin surrounding the nail.

Left untreated, an ingrown toenail can become infected, so it’s important too:

keep your feet clean by washing them regularly with soap and water

change your socks regularly

cut your toenails straight across to stop them digging into the surrounding skin

gently push the skin away from the nail using a cotton bud (this may be easier after using a small amount of olive oil to soften the skin)

wear comfortable shoes that fit properly and avoid tightly fitting socks or tights

If you suspect you have an ingrown toenail then please contact to make an appointment.

Surgery carried out by a qualified podiatrist may be recommended if your toenail doesn't improve. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, this may involve removing part or all of your toenail.