The Ridgeway Foot Clinic.

10/02/2025

There seems to be a glitch with Google and lots of businesses have 'lost' some genuine reviews - including us.😬

It would be really kind if you could leave a review again or indeed a new one to support our small business.
Thanks so much.

Here is the link which if you copy should take you straight to the Google reviews page.

4.9 ★ · Podiatrist

19/10/2024

We have been getting queries about NHS foot care...

We are commissioned by NHS Devon ICB to provide Podiatry to eligible patients. Eligibilty depends on strict criteria depending on your medical and foot condition (generally wounds, deformity or pain in the high risk foot.)

You can refer yourself or via a Podiatrist or other Health Professional (Livewell Southwest).

Anyone can refer themselves to us as a private patient. Tel 01752 343477.

Podiatrists and chiropodists - Official information from NHS about Mrs H L Robinson MRCPod BSc SRN ONC including contact, directions and service details

08/10/2024

Happy International Podiatry Day !

08/05/2024

Happy foot client today - even happier when she realised she colour coordinated with the room!! 😄

27/04/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/tyiyeFTHjn8AUfWP/

As experts of the foot and lower limb, podiatrists are best placed to assess your issues, diagnose the cause and treat your problems. You can find a private podiatrist at https://rcpod.org.uk/find-a-podiatrist or check with your local NHS service for NHS podiatry care options.

27/03/2024

Today we said goodbye to Mark who has finally hung up his Podiatry instruments . Thank-you for all your work and enjoy your retirement.

14/12/2023

Hannah, Gill, Mark and Kelly hope our lovely clients have a wonderful Christmas
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Our opening hours over Christmas are:
18-22nd december open as normal
23-26th closed
27, 28, 29 th open as normal
Jan 1st 2024 closed
Jan 2nd- 5th open as normal.

22/07/2023

"What's the difference between a Podiatrist and a Chiropodist?" We get asked this question on a regular basis ....

Podiatrists have a degree in Podiatric Medicine. We are Health Care Professionals.
(Not to be confused with Foot Care Specialist, Foot Health Practitioner, Foot doctor etc etc)

When looking for a Podiatrist, make sure the letters HCPC ( Health and Care Professions Council) are included in their qualifications.
This means they have the correct post nominals and more importantly they are Regulated and checked for Clinical Standards and research led practice.

A Podiatrist can assess, diagnose and treat disorders of the lower limb. The terms Chiropodist and Podiatrist are currently interchangeable terms. Some Podiatrists also develop specialities such as biomechanics, sports, diabetes and surgery either in the NHS or private practice.

To become a Podiatrist, one must complete an Honours degree level course which includes 1000 hours of clinical practice. Podiatry students study areas including anatomy, physiology, medicine, biomechanics, clinical practice and much more.

Once qualified, a Podiatrist is an autonomous practitioner who can deliver the treatment required for many problems affecting the foot and lower limb as well as general "chiropody".

Podiatrists are regulated by the HCPC, you can check if any practitioner is registered through their website. The Royal College of Podiatrists also has a data base.